Dresden's Neustadt District and Its 60-Year Affiliation with the Deaf Center
The Dresden Deaf Association, a vital hub for deaf people and their families, is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary at its villa on Carolinenstraße 10, 01097 Dresden.
The association, which has been serving the community since 1962, took over the villa from the FDJ. Over the years, it has transformed the property into the Deaf Center, complete with offices, counseling rooms, and a large meeting room on the ground floor.
The early years were not without challenges. The condition of the house was catastrophic, and the association faced numerous obstacles. However, with the help of many deaf craftsmen and neighbors, the condition of the house was significantly improved. After the Wende, the city association was able to buy the villa and renovate it with financial support from the Aktion Mensch and the city of Dresden.
The Dresden Deaf Association's villa on Carolinenstraße is not just a building; it's a beacon of support for the deaf community. The association provides advice on social issues for around 1,600 deaf people in Dresden and the surrounding area. They advocate for the needs of the deaf on a local level, such as introducing optical smoke detectors, optical indications in trams or at the station, and introducing the subject of sign language in schools.
The association also hosts various lectures, workshops, and further training events in the house. In addition to these regular activities, the villa will be the venue for a summer buffet as part of the jubilee celebration.
The jubilee celebration will be a special occasion, with Mayor Jan Donhauser (CDU) expected to attend. The event will also see the presentation of a donation check from the Saxon Savings Bank.
Since 2022, the center has taken on an additional task of taking care of deaf Ukrainians in Dresden. This initiative underscores the association's commitment to supporting the deaf community, regardless of their nationality.
For more information about the Dresden Deaf Association, visit their website at www.deaf-dresden.de. The association's work is a testament to the power of community and the importance of advocacy for those who may face unique challenges.
The Dresden Deaf Association's villa on Carolinenstraße 10, 01097 Dresden isn't merely a home-and-garden, but a transformative lifestyle hub for over 1,600 deaf individuals in the Dresden region. Over six decades, their home has evolved from a dilapidated house into a Deaf Center, offering social support, advocacy, and educational programs, such as introducing sign language in schools and implementing optical safety measures in public spaces.
