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Sign Languages and Professional Interpreters

Summary

This resolution advocates for the official recognition of sign languages and the professionalization of interpreters to ensure equal rights and participation for deaf citizens in the EU.
10 23.11.2016
Other
education
human rights
social policy
equal treatment
public administration
employment and working conditions

Key points

  • The official recognition of national and regional sign languages within Member States and EU institutions.
  • The professionalization of interpreters through formal university training and official accreditation.
  • Ensuring that deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens have access to information through sign language, subtitling, or speech-to-text.
  • Promoting inclusive education and employment through the provision of necessary technical support and reasonable accommodations.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on sign languages and professional sign language interpreters MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on sign languages and professional sign language interpreters Sign language and professional sign language interpreters
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