SASLI -Samoa Association of Sign Language Interpreters

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

As we celebrate the International Day for people with Disabilities, the Samoa Association of Sign Language Interpreters delivered a Sign Language Session for Samoa Faafafine Association to promote the inclusion of PWD.

Happy Internation Day for persons with Disabilities
Happy Faafafine and Faatama week

08/10/2025

O a mai oe?
O iai se vaega o fa'apopoleina ai lou loto?
Aua e te popole, olo'o iai auaunaga e fesoasoani mo oe.
Manuia tele le fa'amanatuina o le vaiaso o le MAFAUFAU MALOLOINA i Samoa

06/10/2025

No Human Rights without Sign Language Rights Land Transport Authority - Samoa

06/10/2025

The global theme for International Deaf Week 2025, endorsed by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), emphasizes that access to sign language is a fundamental human right—empowering Deaf people to live with dignity, identity, and full participation in society.

The Samoa Association of Sign Language Interpreters (SASLI) concluded its Deaf Week community awareness activities with a Sign Language session for the Land Transport Authority - Samoarity (LTA). The session introduced staff to basic sign language skills, supporting LTA’s commitment to inclusivity, as reflected in the CEO’s words: “This activity complements LTA’s strategic direction to foster inclusive, responsive, and community-informed transport services for all.”

Fa’afetai tele lava to the CEO, Management, and staff of LTA for their participation, and to the New Zealand High Commission in Samoa High Commission for their continued financial support and partnership.

Photo Credit: Land Transport Authority - Samoa

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

In recognition of International Deaf Week 2025, the Samoa Association of Sign Language Interpreters (SASLI) had the honour of conducting a Sign Language Training Session for the staff of the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) on 01 October 2025, at the SFESA Conference Room in Tuanaimato.
This year’s theme, “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights,” reinforces the importance of inclusive communication in all essential services, including emergency response.

This collaborative initiative between SASLI and SFESA represents a vital step towards strengthening the capacity of emergency service personnel to engage effectively with members of the Deaf community during times of crisis.

We sincerely thank the New Zealand High Commission to Samoa for their generous financial support, which made this training possible. ✨

Fa’afetai tele lava to the Commissioner and management of SFESA for their leadership and support, and to all SFESA staff for their commitment to inclusivity and for embracing Sign Language as a bridge to safer, more responsive emergency services. 👏

26/09/2025

Samoa Association of Sign Language Interpreters (SASLI) had the honour of conducting a Sign Language Training Session today for Public Health Workers at the Ministry of Health, in commemoration of International Deaf Week 2025 under the global theme: “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights.”

This collaboration between SASLI and the Ministry of Health is a significant step towards ensuring that the Deaf community in Samoa can access health services that are equitable, inclusive, and responsive to their communication needs.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the New Zealand High Commission to Samoa for their generous financial support, which made this initiative possible. ✨

Fa’afetai tele lava to our health professionals for their commitment to inclusivity and their willingness to embrace Sign Language as a bridge to better health outcomes for all. 👏

25/09/2025

Malo lava The Samoa Umbrella for Non-Governmental Organisations Inc - SUNGO

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

"No Human Rights without Sign Language Rights"