The National Foundation for the Deaf’s (NFD) latest survey reveals that preschool children are potentially being exposed to excessive noise levels while at play.
The Deaf Awareness Week 2009 survey of 65 early childhood centres from around the country showed that 20% of children had been affected by a high level of noise, demonstrating behaviours from putting their hands over their ears to being so distressed they cried.
The NFD recognises that there is an opportunity to educate children and their parents on hearing preservation for life and are working with early childhood centres to introduce initiatives that will result in better hearing protection. Read more
The Ministry of Health must cater for hearing-impaired and deaf New Zealanders in its communication around the swine flu pandemic, the National Foundation for the Deaf says. Read more
Boy racers could be driving you mad… literally. A recent survey shows boy racers’ exhaust sound as the number one annoying noise in New Zealand, followed closely by dogs barking and car or house alarms going off. Read more
The National Foundation for the Deaf (NFD) has appointed Chris Peters in a newly created role of Advocacy Project Manager. Read more
The National Foundation for the Deaf (NFD) wants tougher action on New Zealand’s boy racers as their constant noise could be damaging our health.
Marianne Schumacher, Executive Manager of the National Foundation for the Deaf, says the Government needs to move swiftly and firmly on the culprits who are literally driving residents to despair with their loud exhausts, screeching tyres and excessive car stereos. Read more
Quest for Excellence Scholar Set to Change the World
Natasha Barnes, a 23-year old from Christchurch, aims to change the world with the help of a National Foundation for the Deaf (NFD) scholarship. Read more
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