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On May 30, 2026, the Volkshochschule Jena will host two comprehensive information sessions on advance directives, specifically designed to be accessible for the deaf through sign language interpretation.
Jena, 04.04.2026 – The monthly bicycle demonstration “Critical Mass” is focusing on the topic of barrier-free mobility in April. Next Tuesday, April 7, the ride will start in the city center together with the association “Radeln ohne Alter”.
Starting immediately, newly installed communication boards on five playgrounds in the Jena city area are facilitating playing together and understanding. The inclusion project was made possible by the city’s Bürgerbudget.
Starting March 2, 2026, Jenaer Nahverkehr will continue construction work for the barrier-free expansion of the Jenertal stop, leading to traffic restrictions on Stadtrodaer Straße until mid-June.
The REWE market in Jena, Lobeda-Ost, is introducing a “Quiet Hour” to support people with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities by significantly reducing noise and visual stimuli.