Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Vojvodina marks 80th anniversary

The Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Vojvodina celebrated its 80th anniversary with a ceremony held at the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad. Founded in 1946, the organization currently comprises 14 local organizations across the province.

During the event, Provincial Secretary for Finance Aleksandra Radak, representing the Provincial Government and President Maja Gojković, emphasized the organization’s role in promoting equal opportunities and social inclusion for individuals with hearing impairments. The ceremony highlighted the importance of improving accessibility, education, employment, and communication services, such as sign language interpretation.

Association President Srđan Vladisavljević and Novi Sad City Council member Sonja Radaković also spoke at the gathering. As part of the celebration, representatives of the organization presented a plaque to Maja Gojković for her contributions to improving the lives and working conditions of people with hearing impairments.