Christchurch Hospital volunteer Noelani Ritchie has been recognised by Deaf Aotearoa for her dedication to New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).
The 18 year-old, who was born Deaf and has a cochlear implant, received the NZSL Local Champion Canterbury award in Wellington.
Read more here. Discuss it on The BFD.
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