A simple action with real impact

Sign for Change is a national movement to make Aotearoa more inclusive for Deaf people.

By taking part, you’ll do something practical, visible, and meaningful—learning one NZSL sign a day and helping make New Zealand Sign Language part of everyday life.

How Sign for Change works

• Learn 1 NZSL sign a day for 30 days
• Take the pledge for Deaf inclusion
• Share your journey with friends, whānau, or colleagues
• Support a more accessible future

Why join?

NZSL is one of Aotearoa’s official languages, yet it is not widely used in everyday life.

Sign for Change gives people a simple way to take action—building awareness, learning practical skills, and helping create a more inclusive society.

Your involvement also supports the work of the National Foundation for Deaf & Hard of Hearing, including programmes, advocacy, and initiatives that increase accessibility and inclusion across Aotearoa.

Be the first to take part

Sign for Change is launching soon.

Register now and we’ll let you know when the campaign goes live, how to take the pledge, and how you can get involved.

30 signs. 30 days. Making NZSL part of everyday life.

Be the first to take the pledge