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European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli)

Informations de contact, plan et itinéraire, formulaire de contact, heures d'ouverture, services, évaluations, photos, vidéos et annonces de European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli), Non-profitorganisatie, Brussels.

efsli (European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters) is an umbrella association of national SL interpreter associations as well as individual & associate members across Europe. Aims & Objectives
- To encourage and promote deliberation and mutual exchange of the profession of interpreting services within Europe
- To work to secure official recognition of the profession of Sign Language Interpretin

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- To encourage and promote scientific and pedagogic initiatives to improve standards of Sign Language Interpreting and Interpreter training
- To provide advice and support to Sign Language Interpreters, Interpreter trainees, Interpreter trainers, and users and providers of Interpreting services
- To present the interests of the profession of Sign Language Interpreting to appropriate bodies
- To do all such things as shall further the objects of efsli

31/07/2026

Jamila and Jari are behind the upcoming on-site training "Signing Music on Screen: Artistic and Technical Skills for TV Settings", taking place in Tallinn, Estonia.

In this short video, they share what you can expect from two days of hands-on work with music interpretation in sign language for TV settings — and why you should join them in Tallinn!

Spots are limited. Register via the link in comments 👇

📅 30–31 October 2026
📍 Tallinn University, Estonia
🌐 Conducted in International Sign

14/07/2026

Join the efsliDI Working Group 🤝

We are looking for new members to join the efsliDI Working Group. Two of our four members have recently moved on to new chapters in their lives, and with two members remaining, we need fresh energy and commitment.

Over the next two years, efsliDI has two main objectives: to offer training opportunities for Deaf interpreters and to secure recognition of the profession at European level in Europe. This is meaningful work, and we want the right people around the table.

Are you a Deaf interpreter based in Europe with experience, training, or motivation to contribute to these goals? We would love to hear from you.

To apply, send a video of 2 to 5 minutes telling us about yourself, your experience, and your motivation in relation to the two objectives.

📩 Send your video to [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 30 July 2026

We hope to see you in Zagreb at the efsli conference this September 🇭🇷

08/07/2026

New this year at the conference 🍼👶

We're introducing a dedicated breastfeeding area at the venue, so parents can take part in the conference with one less thing to worry about.

Because everyone should feel welcome here, including families.

Look out for this sign! 👀👆

07/07/2026

How do you interpret music for television? It is not just about translating lyrics — it is about performance, artistic intent, and understanding what it means to be on screen.

This two-day intensive training, led by two Deaf expert trainers, Jamila Ouahid and Jari Pärgma, addresses the artistic and technical competencies required for music interpretation in sign language within television contexts. Combining theoretical frameworks, critical reflection, and practical work with real repertoire, the programme is designed for diverse professional profiles motivated to expand their skills in music in sign language in TV settings.

📅 30–31 October 2026
📍 Tallinn University, Estonia
🌐 Conducted in International Sign

Spots are limited! Register via the link in comments 👇

23/06/2026

Stay at the Sheraton Zagreb — 10% off ✨

The conference and gala evening take place at the Sheraton Zagreb Hotel, right in the centre of the city, within walking distance of the old town and key sights.

Make your stay during the conference more comfortable and enjoy 10% off with our conference discount. Valid until 27 August 2026.

Book your stay here: https://buff.ly/TJYAtbZ

🐓 🎫 Don't forget: buy your early bird ticket before 30 June and join the giveaway!

19/06/2026

DI Space — Open Forum: DI Participation in NASLI

Thursday 10 September, 17:00–20:00, ahead of the official conference programme, the efsli DI Working Group is organising an open forum on DI participation in NASLI. This DI Space is for Deaf interpreters only.

📍 Venue: Zagreb Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, just 2 minutes' walk from the conference hotel.

Check the full programme on the conference website (link in comments).

Don't forget: buy your early bird ticket 🐓🎫 before 30 June and join the GIVEAWAY!

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Are you a student? 🎓Students get a 25% discount on their ticket. Just send a copy of your student ID to admin@efsli.org ...

17/06/2026

Are you a student? 🎓

Students get a 25% discount on their ticket. Just send a copy of your student ID to [email protected] and we will share a discount code with you.

The student discount is also valid for early bird tickets.

Note! Please send your student ID well in advance, as administrative processing takes time, so you don't miss the early bird 🐓🎫 deadline and the chance to win a giveaway! ✨

16/06/2026

Buy an early bird ticket 🐓🎫 and join the GIVEAWAY!

Early bird tickets are available until 30 June! Buy now and save before prices go up.

Everyone who buys an early bird ticket before 30 June will be entered into a giveaway to win 1 of 2 “Lost in translation” tote bags with surprises inside! ✨

Already bought your ticket? You’re already in the giveaway!

31/05/2026

What does it mean to advocate for accessibility without speaking over the people whose access you're advocating for?

That question ran through efsli's presentation today at the Trait d'Union AGM in Paris 🇫🇷, alongside Frankie Picron from .

Our view: interpreters can and should advocate for their professional conditions, team interpreting, preparation time, fair pay, proper training. These aren't preferences, they're quality requirements. But defining what accessibility means, and for whom, belongs to Deaf communities, not to us.

That's the strength of the efsli/EUD collaboration: two organisations, each carrying what is legitimately theirs, building shared ground where their advocacy converges.
Trait d'Union, where interpreters and Deaf users already share governance, was exactly the right place for this conversation.

Thank you for having us. And thank you Frankie, always better together.

29/05/2026

Sign languages are full, natural minority languages, not merely tools within a disability framework.

At CIUTI 2026, efsli called for accessible and academically rigorous sign language interpreter programmes for both Deaf and hearing students, developed together with Deaf communities, academics, and universities.

Closing the gap between spoken and sign language interpreter training is not only about education. It is about linguistic rights, equal access, dignity, and participation in society.

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