The Status of Sign Languages in Europe

Nina Timmermans

This timely report gives an overview of the status of sign languages in twenty-six Council of Europe member states, in which there are an estimated one million deaf people living. Covering deaf education; training and availability of interpreters; access to sign language courses for parents; and the legal and constitutional status of the individual sign languages this review offers a concise and critical snapshot of the European climate in relation to sign language. Paperback 164 pages 2005

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