The association for the deaf “Breisgau-Perle” celebrates its 125th anniversary this year / The association has 180 members.
In the photo of the foundation of the association for the deaf “Breisgau-Perle” in 1897, a woman sits alone among eleven men: 125 years ago, the world was doubly reserved for deaf women. As women they were reduced to domestic life, as deaf they were marginalized everywhere. Much has changed since then, but the reality is still far from an inclusive society with equal participation for all.
. Elke Neugebauer (56) and Gabriele Feiler (67) have a dream: sign language could be introduced as an optional foreign language in all schools. And courses for hearing adults could also become much more natural. So deaf people could finally get along with their …
