Can you help us set up a buy-one-give-one system? As Talk Town gets closer to launch on the App Store and google play, we want to find ways to ensure as many kids can access it as possible. Any tips?? 🤨

Have a child with #cochlearimplants? Here's why singing might improve their #hearing abilities: healthyhearing.com/report/52934-S…

Fantastic to see a thorough, and well-informed rebuttal of THAT Pediatrics paper. The original study contained several methodological flaws and assumptions, as well as overlooking the cultural needs of Deaf children.

Can you help test Talk Town? Ahead of our launch next term, we need a range of apple device users to help us make sure the game works correctly! As well as a sneak preview of this awesome resource, you'll also receive a chocolate fish to say thanks :) Please get in touch!

We have a launch date! New Zealand version of Talk Town available on App Store and Google Play on 1st May 2019

As well as the best research evidence, Talk Town incorporates real life experiences from successful Deaf adults. Thanks to our friends in the NZ Deaf community for your input! 🙌

My baby and I just played with his NZSL / English blocks for the first time 😍 Can you read what he spelled? (Hint - it’s our launch date! 🚀)

Having a positive personal identity is a powerful protector against bullying and stigma. Talk Town gives deaf kids the opportunity to try out different identities and terms to describe themselves, and find out what works for them....

At the Talk Town #launch tonight XCHC - check what they do out (social enterprise online game for deaf children), what a great #socialenterprise and listen to Zoe on Seeds Podcast for her life story ... Ākina Foundation Lou Aitken #socentnz Steven Moe

A “stigma-busting” computer game for children with hearing loss ⁦Talk Town⁩ Keep your eyes peeled for further updates, including a possible Australian version 👏 #NZSPAConf

Check out this cool resource being developed for children with hearing loss aged 8 years+ talktowngame.net

UPDATE: Our developer has finished Android & iOS versions. We just need to sort out some privacy issues - player confidentially is super important to us. Once we've sorted this out you can download Talk Town to your favourite tablet or computer! We'll keep you posted :)

Happy International Week of the Deaf! We're thrilled to announced that Talk Town is now available on the NZ App Store and Google Play, for tablets and computers :)

d/Deaf/HoH young people can face extra challenges to their mental health. Talk Town empowers players with positive strategies to improve their sense of identity, self-advocacy skills and confidence. Available now in NZ on Google Play and the App Store #IWD2019 #MHAW2019

Talk Town was invited to present to the South Island Advisors on Deaf Children - we got lots of great feedback and ideas on how to extend our work to younger learner and their families.

BACK TO SCHOOL SALE Does your Deaf or HoH young person need to tell new teachers what they need at school this year? Talk Town gives them ideas for positive things to say, and a safe place to practice talktowngame.net

Bringing you sad news from The Ear Foundation...earfoundation.org.uk/news/articles/… Thank you to everyone who has supported us...please keep in touch as we continue the legacy [email protected]

Hey #Deaf #disabilitytwitter #AcademicTwitter - please let me know your Zoom conference accessibility learnings and advice? Thanks in advance 🤟

Many deaf and HoH kids and adults are getting left out of Zoom calls. Here are some simple things you can do as a host #deaf #hardofhearing #access #remotelearning #remotework youtu.be/Ku_ju2WwPoc

When the world is inaccessible place, we miss the contributions of so many smart, creative, funny & kind brains #DeafnessIsNotALearningDisability