For over 75 years, the Auckland Deaf Society has been serving its role as the hub for Auckland’s Deaf Community in New Zealand. This is known as the Deaf club to the Kiwis (or New Zealanders).
The society was founded by Murray Williams in 1937 as a cultural and social centre for Auckland's Deaf Community to meet and share their experiences.
You'll find plenty of good wineries in Tuscany as it is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions, but finding a Deaf winery is rare.
My Grandpa and I couldn't be any more fortunate to visit this winery, Fattoria La Muraglia, owned by two Deaf Italian brothers, Giovanni and Paolo Convito.
The Deaf Club and Association in Budapest, Hungary is known as Siketek és Nagyothallók Országos Szövetsége (SINOSZ), which translates into "National Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing"
It is a non-profit national advocacy organization funded by legislation of Hungary actively promoting social integration while encouraging the support of improving the quality of life, providing resources according to the real needs based on demand, stimulating accessibility processes across the country, and having the facilities to give the sense of community.
Last night, I was asked, “Do you struggle being deaf out there in the world?”
I sighed and responded, “Well, well, I want you acknowledge what accomplishments and contributions Deaf people had done all over the world.”
The European Union of the Deaf (EUD) comprises all 31 countries with National Associations of the Deaf (NADs). It is currently based in Brussels, Belgium as a non-profit European non-Governmental organization (ENGO) and it is the only organization representing Deaf people at European Union level since 1985.
One thing about traveling as a Deaf person is that you will always want to meet Deaf locals from the destinations you plan to visit. I’m sure you agree, huh? It’s that special bond that Deaf people would easily connect on many levels even though they’re complete strangers when they meet.