The lack of accessible spaces and activities in Albanian sign language is a barrier to the social inclusion of deaf youth in society, and it is the responsibility of institutions to minimize or eliminate these barriers. Young people and the deaf community have little or no information about local government institutions, their roles, responsibilities, and the services they provide. Therefore, it becomes the duty of these institutions to distribute accessible information in Albanian sign language for equal treatment and access to services. Understanding local self-governance units by citizens is the first step towards a participatory and inclusive democracy. With the aim of educating and informing young people who are deaf about local government, its role, responsibilities, and services, as well as promoting youth activism and inclusive communities, the project “Imagine yourself in the local government” is being implemented. As part of this project, young people who are deaf will have the opportunity to learn more about local government, and the information acquired will be shared with their peers.
Find out more watching the videos prepared by ANAD here: Imagine yourself in the local government
