This presentation explores education and employment opportunities for the Deaf community during the socialist period in Yugoslavia, with a specific focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina. It compares experiences from Bosnia with those from Herzegovina and situates these within the broader contexts of Croatia and Serbia. Previous research on the interwar period revealed that children and youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina often migrated to Croatia and Serbia to attend specialized schools and reside in social institutions adapted to their needs. The analysis examines the socialist era and compares it with the contemporary period to illustrate how educational and employment opportunities for this marginalized group have evolved over time. The historical context is reconstructed using archival materials, including newspapers and official institutional records, while the current situation is analyzed through content from websites, professional publications, news articles, and interviews with members of Deaf associations. The goal is to compare past conditions with present realities, identify key changes, and highlight persistent challenges and opportunities in education and employment for the Deaf community in Bosnia and Herzegovina within a wider regional framework.