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policies and position papers
The following policies, positions and guidelines have been approved by Deaf Australia’s members. These are documents that are scrutinised by Deaf Australia’s members and are voted on and adopted by members at Deaf Australia Annual General Meetings.
Deaf Australia's policies are currently being reviewed and re-developed. When new policies have been adopted by members they will be listed here.
- Position on NABS
- This position paper is based on a survey of Deaf people about their experiences of using the National Auslan Interpreter Booking and Payment Service (NABS). The paper includes recommendations for change.
- NT Community Development Project Report
- Report on the NT Community Development Project, March 2008 - February 2009. The purpose of the project was to help Deaf people in the NT to gain skills in advocating for services that they need.
- Emergency Services and Deaf People position paper
- The position paper explains Deaf Australia's views in relation to Emergency Services access for Deaf people in Australia, with particular focus on the use of 000 and 106 emergency service numbers.
- Supply and Demand for Auslan interpreting: the Deaf perspective
- This position paper is based on an extensive study that sought to find out about Deaf people's experiences of interpreting servcies, and what they think about these services. The paper includes and extensive list of recommendations for changes and improvements.
- What is Deaf Equivalent to Voice Telephony
- "What is Deaf Equivalent to Voice Telephony" position paper explains Deaf Australia's views in relation to accessibility in the Australian telecommunications environment, with particular focus on what the Deaf community perceives to be the Deaf person's equivalent to voice based telephony.
- Policy on Interpreting
- Interpreting between Auslan and English is an essential aspect in the life of the Deaf Community and enables equal participation by Deaf persons in the wider community. This policy outlines the basic essentials for interpreting.
- Policy on the Baby Signs 'Movement'
- There is currently a great deal of interest in the theory that teaching hearing babies to use sign language will enhance the development of their language skills. This policy outlines Deaf Australia's views on this 'movement' and explains why Deaf Australia does not endorse the philosophy underlying the sign-with-your-baby 'movement'.
- Auslan Policy
- Sign language is the main distinguishing feature that defines a Deaf community. This policy includes information about Auslan as a community language, the provision of Auslan teaching, training and research, and the need to strengthen the status of Auslan.
- Policy on Cochlear Implants
- Information on how the Australian Deaf community views the cochlear implant, particularly in relation to Deaf children.
- Guidelines for the Portrayal of Deaf People in the Media
- Guidelines for the Portrayal of Deaf People in the Media These guidelines are currently being updated.
- Policy on Sign Language Interpreters in Courts of Law
- Sets out the minimum requirements for Sign Language Interpreting in Courts of Law.
- Disability Equipment Program Position Paper
- This paper was developed in response to feedback from Deaf Australia members and state branches to a discussion paper that was released in March 2002. It recommends that Deaf Australia should lobby for a centralised, independent Disability Equipment Program.
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