Pärnumaa Kurtide Ühing

Founded in 1925, Pärnumaa Kurtide Ühing is a non-profit association based in Pärnu, Estonia working on disability, community development, arts & culture +2 more.

Pärnumaa Kurtide Ühing is a non-profit association of deaf people in Pärnu city and county, Estonia. Founded in 1925 as the successor to the Pärnu Deaf-Mute Society, it brings together deaf residents and supports them with everyday, medical, social and employment issues. The association organises sign language interpretation for members, cultural and sports events, sign-language guided city tours, and social activities such as clubs, summer games and Deaf Day celebrations. It also represents members' interests, cooperates with other disability organisations in Estonia and abroad, and is governed by a general assembly and board. Hearing people who support deaf people and take an active part in its work may also become members. It is a member of the Estonian Union of the Deaf (Eesti Kurtide Liit).