Deaf advocacy

In Europe, deaf people have worked for many years to get equal rights. Today, laws and organizations help protect these rights. This article explains how deaf people in Europe can access education, jobs, and services fairly. Laws Supporting Deaf People The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is very important. […]

Deaf associations are organisations that work to help deaf people. These organisations are often run by deaf people themselves. They fight for the rights of deaf people and work to make life better for the Deaf community. What Are Deaf Associations? Deaf associations are organizations where deaf people come together. They work to: Get deaf

What is the UNCRPD? The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is a set of rules to protect the rights of people with disabilities. In Europe, the European Union (EU) and its countries agreed to follow these rules in 2010[1][2].  For deaf people, the UNCRPD is important because it says

What is “Deaf in politics”? “Deaf in Politics” means deaf people taking part in government and making decisions for their country. This can be as politicians, voters, or activists. In Europe, more deaf people are getting involved in politics, but there are still challenges. Why is it important? It’s important because deaf people should have