Døveforeningen af 1866

Founded in 1866, Døveforeningen af 1866 is a non-profit association based in København N, Denmark working on disability, community development, heritage.

Døveforeningen af 1866 is a Copenhagen association for deaf people, founded on 18 November 1866 and described as the world's oldest deaf association with its own property. It is run by volunteers and staff and operates from its historic building at Brohusgade 17 in Nørrebro, which houses function rooms, the Café 17 meeting café, and the 1866 Museum. The association promotes community and social life among deaf people in the Copenhagen area, works to preserve and develop deaf culture, and offers activities, events, and a family holiday for economically or socially isolated deaf families in Lalandia Rødby. It also hosts private events and celebrations in its rental rooms, with proceeds going to maintaining the building and its activities. Membership is available through Danske Døves Landsforbund, and hearing family members and interested people may also join.