Our Vision
Full access and participation for deaf and hard of hearing people in Queensland, Australia.
Our Mission
Deaf Cultural Council Queensland is the only state peak organisation body managed by deaf people that create opportunities to empower deaf and hard of hearing people to achieve their aspirations.
Our Objectives
- to represent the Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing people who use Australian Sign Language (Auslan).
- to act on behalf of the Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing in Queensland in matters related to Auslan, Deaf Culture, history, education, accessibility and quality of life.
- to promote and protect human rights for Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing people.
- to actively advocate for, provide advice to and consult with Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing people.
- to consult and negotiate with government departments, industries and service providers to improve quality of services to Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing people.
- to collect and utilise evidence based research to assist with advocacy and decision making.
- to provide Deaf heritage, language, and culture workshops to the general community.
- to collaborate with like-minded entities for the benefits of Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing people.
- to maintain a registry of eligible Deaf Elders as role models.
Article 30, paragraph 4 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognises Deaf culture in the following statement: “Persons with disabilities shall be entitled, on an equal basis with others, to recognition and support of their specific cultural and linguistic identity, including sign languages and Deaf culture”.
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