{"id":7662,"date":"2025-05-18T10:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T08:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deaf24.com\/deutscher-gehoerlosenbund-e-v-6-monate-unter-dem-neuen-vorsitzenden-ralf-raul\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T10:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T08:58:23","slug":"german-federation-of-the-deaf-dgb-six-months-under-new-chairman-ralf-raul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deaf24.com\/en\/german-federation-of-the-deaf-dgb-six-months-under-new-chairman-ralf-raul\/","title":{"rendered":"German Federation of the Deaf (DGB) \u2013 Six Months Under New Chairman Ralf Raul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What has been done? What has changed? And what benefits are there for deaf people?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six months ago, Ralf Raul was elected as the new chairman of the German Federation of the Deaf (DGB). Since then, he has published a weekly review on social media every Friday, regularly reporting on the activities at the DGB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many deaf people are now asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What has the DGB really accomplished in these six months?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have there been any improvements or solutions to major issues?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do the weekly updates actually provide any tangible benefits?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What has been done so far?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the weekly reviews, the DGB has implemented several internal changes under Ralf Raul\u2019s leadership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The office has been organized and restructured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsibilities have been redistributed to ensure clear task assignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important documents have been digitized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several meetings have been held with staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many employees are currently working remotely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures indicate that structural improvements are being made behind the scenes \u2014 focusing mainly on organization and administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But what does this mean for deaf people in Germany?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That remains the key question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do deaf people expect?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Many deaf people are hoping for concrete improvements in everyday life, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More and better sign language interpreters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More sign language teachers, including hearing ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better accessibility at government offices, medical practices, and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger rights to self-determination when choosing interpreters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster support when dealing with schools, youth welfare offices, or workplace issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it remains unclear whether the DGB has actively addressed these concerns or implemented solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, the reports have mainly focused on internal developments, with few tangible results for the deaf community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are the weekly reviews really useful?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of regularly reporting on the association\u2019s work is, in principle, a good one. It promotes transparency and gives insight into the DGB&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But:<\/strong><br>Many deaf people are looking for more than just updates \u2014 they want real progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the weekly posts focus only on administrative topics without reflecting improvements in the daily lives of deaf people, frustration can grow. Some people are asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why do we get weekly updates if nothing is changing for us?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why aren\u2019t there reports on important outcomes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is community feedback or criticism being taken seriously?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Waiting for results \u2013 Hoping for active advocacy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>After six months in office, one thing is clear:<br>The new chairman and his team have focused mainly on internal cleanup. This was a necessary step \u2014 but it\u2019s only the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What matters now:<\/strong><br>The DGB must turn its attention to the concrete needs of deaf people in Germany. The community is waiting for action \u2014 not just words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deaf community needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear positions in politics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public statements in response to major issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active involvement in solving problems with accessibility, interpreter shortages, and discrimination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only through visible, real-world action can the DGB build trust \u2014 and make its weekly reviews truly meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What has been done? What has changed? And what benefits are there for deaf people? 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