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Photo shows, for the first time Deaf Community Auslan users accessing State and Federal Pandemic messages 2020 -2021. The Deaf Community lobbied for this access and was successful in understanding emergency addresses via Auslan interpreters beside the Premier's Address around the Nation each morning at 11.00 am on Free TV .

Deaf access National and State press conferences every day in Lockdowns during Covid 19

Photo shows, for the first time Deaf Community Auslan users accessing State and Federal Pandemic messages 2020 -2021. The Deaf Community lobbied for this access and was successful in understanding emergency addresses via Auslan interpreters beside the Premier’s Address around the Nation each morning at 11.00 am on Free TV .

Story by:

Lorraine, 62

Event:

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

Location:

NSW

Story qualities:

Community

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