Estonian Sign Language workshops, i.e., cooperation with the Estonian Sign Language Society and the Estonian Deaf Youth Organization

Jaanika Palm Jaan-Raul Ojastu In the summer youth center located on Car-Free Avenue, it was possible to participate in Estonian sign language learning workshops on several days, which were conducted in cooperation with the Tartu Youth Work Center by the Estonian Sign Language Society (EVS) and the Estonian Deaf Youth Organization (EKNO). The aim of the workshops was to introduce Estonian sign language, used as the second officially recognized state language in Estonia, to city residents of all ages, and more broadly in this language […]

A look back at the youth area of Car-Free Avenue

Grete Sarap From July 9th to August 8th, young people had their very own youth area on Tartu Car-Free Avenue, where many exciting activities took place every day from Monday to Sunday. There were activities for every taste: from creative thinking activities to active sports activities. In between, there were developmental workshops, city-wide games, science exploration, music introduction, etc. Of course, young people could also simply relax, play, and communicate with youth workers in the youth area […]