Deafblind Association of New Zealand Donations Page
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Help open doors to connection, learning and opportunity
Everyone deserves the opportunity to have their voice heard, share their knowledge and be part of conversations that shape their lives and communities.
For people who are deafblind, blind, low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing attending a conference, gathering or event can open doors to incredible opportunities. It can mean connecting with others who share similar experiences, learning from new ideas, sharing knowledge, influencing change and building relationships that last well beyond the event itself.
But getting there isn't always easy
People who experience a combination of vision or auditory loss or impairment can face additional barriers to participating in events, including the costs of accessible communication support, specialist equipment, personal assistance, accessible transport and other arrangements needed to make participation possible. These additional costs can put opportunities that should be available to everyone out of reach.
We're raising funds to help change that
Deafblind Association NZ wants to support community members to attend and meaningfully participate in regional, national and international conferences, events and gatherings. Your donation will help reduce financial barriers and create opportunities for people who are deafblind to:
- Connect with others and build lasting relationships.
- Share experiences, knowledge and perspectives.
- Learn, grow and access new opportunities.
- Strengthen self-determination and have a greater say in decisions that affect their lives.
- Represent and contribute to the wider deafblind community.
- Be part of conversations, networks and movements that might otherwise be inaccessible.
It's about making sure people can participate, contribute and are valued.
Every donation, big or small, helps make these opportunities more accessible. Together, we can help ensure that people who live with a combination of vision or auditory loss or impairment aren't simply included in the conversation but are part of shaping it.