Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 17, 2023 4:35:58 GMT 12
BI-LINGUAL SIGNS AID COMMUNICATION
Neuro-diverse tamariki who don’t speak are being encouraged to play in public spaces via new communication boards.
The first of a series of seven boards throughout Kāpiti Coast was unveiled at Haruātai Park in Ōtaki on November 30. On hand were representatives of Kāpiti Coast District Council and Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki, who collaborated on the project that includes information in te reo Māori.
The council’s play projects coordinator, Cat Wylde, says the communication boards are part of a process to make local playgrounds accessible for all abilities.
“We’re really pleased to see the first of these signs installed and look forward to more being rolled out across Ōtaki and the wider district soon.”....
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Neuro-diverse tamariki who don’t speak are being encouraged to play in public spaces via new communication boards.
The first of a series of seven boards throughout Kāpiti Coast was unveiled at Haruātai Park in Ōtaki on November 30. On hand were representatives of Kāpiti Coast District Council and Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki, who collaborated on the project that includes information in te reo Māori.
The council’s play projects coordinator, Cat Wylde, says the communication boards are part of a process to make local playgrounds accessible for all abilities.
“We’re really pleased to see the first of these signs installed and look forward to more being rolled out across Ōtaki and the wider district soon.”....
otakitoday.com/News%20-%20Maori/Bi-lingual%20signs%20aid%20communication