Milan's Deaf Fund awards 41,500 euros to nine Deaf inclusion projects, favoring Deaf professionals as leads

Nine of 13 proposals from groups in Milan and its surrounding towns have been selected for funding under the 2026 call for social inclusion of people with hearing disabilities, run by the Fondo Sordità Milano with the Pio Istituto dei Sordi foundation and the Fondazione di Comunità Milano. The 41,500 euros will support projects for Deaf children, young people, adults and families, covering wellbeing, financial education, cultural and artistic access, school activities, rights, sport and job placement. The Pio Istituto dei Sordi said selection gave particular weight to involving Deaf professionals as tutors, consultants or project coordinators, to move beyond a charity model toward real participation.