Wellington Deaf Society Incorporated

To promote the welfare of Deaf persons in the community. To promote Deaf culture and the use of sign language in the community. To educate the public in awareness of deafness in order to promote communication with deaf people and provide appropriate assistance. To assist those responsible for the education and welfare of deaf children by making available to them the experience of Deaf adults. To co-operate with and assist institutions or persons offering technical or vocational or other training for Deaf persons. To promote the recognition of New Zealand Sign Language as a language in its own right and to assist any measures for spreading knowledge of the language. To recognise and promote the right of Deaf persons to communicate in whatever manner they prefer. To resist discrimination against Deaf people on the grounds of methods of communication or any other grounds relating to deafness. To promote good fellowship among members of the Society and to provide facilities for indoor ....