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The Association of Maltese Sign Language Interpreters (AILSM) is a registered voluntary organisation.

The principal aim of AILSM is to advance the profession of sign language interpreting in Malta.

23/09/2026

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages!

2026 theme: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights

All people have an inherent right to human rights from birth. For deaf people, sign language rights are fundamental for the full enjoyment of their human rights. As we look at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we recognise progress made and the challenges that remain in ensuring equality for all. We recognise that our achievements are leading us towards our goal: a world where deaf people everywhere can sign anywhere.
(Shared from World Federation of the Deaf wfdeaf.org)

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14/09/2026

This weekend AILSM board members presented our association's poster depicting the Maltese experience of SLI professionalisation at the annual EFSLI Conference. The data was collected and analysed by all five board members through document analysis and stakeholders' perspectives.

This year's conference was held in Zagreb, Croatia with the theme "From Experience to Credentials".

[Photo description: three of AILSM's board members standing by the poster at EFSLI conference 2026]

22/06/2026

AILSM participated in WASLI's EGM on the 20th of June 2026 held online. It is always a priveledge to be part of this global community of professionals.

14/06/2026

AILSM made it to Gallaudet University Together with the representatives from Għaqda Persuni Neqsin mis-Smigħ / Deaf People Association Malta, Aġenzija Sapport and the Directorate for Disability Issues - Malta, Sharon Mifsud and Rita Portelli spent the day here to learn more about a range of study areas and interesting topics. These included sign language education, Deaf studies, international student development and Deaf space. Of particular interest was the presentation and discussion offered by Mr Ritchie Bryant about Interpretation and Translation. We look forward to collaborating with Gallaudet University to explore training possibilities for our interpreters.

10/06/2026

🇺🇳 Tomorrow at the United Nations , AILSM will be represented on a panel alongside international experts at a landmark side event during CoSP19, the 19th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD.

The event, "10 Years of Maltese Sign Language Recognition, 20 Years of the CRPD: Celebrating Deaf Identity, Language, and Human Rights", brings together Deaf leaders, advocates, interpreters and policymakers from around the world to mark these two historic milestones.

📅 Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 13:15 – 14:30 (19:15 – 20:30 Malta time)
📍 Conference Room 6, UN Headquarters, New York
🔴 Watch live: https://teamup.com/kscueapdd7v1thgxrv/events/2077922588

06/06/2026

This year marks two significant milestones: 10 years since the recognition of Maltese Sign Language (LSM) and 20 years of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

To celebrate these achievements, AILSM will be participating in a side event alongside the Maltese Sign Language Council (KLSM) during the 19th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD at the United Nations on 11 June 2026.

The event will bring together Deaf organisations, advocates, experts, and community representatives from around the world to reflect on the progress made in advancing Deaf rights, language recognition, accessibility, and inclusion, while discussing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Together, we will celebrate Deaf identity, language, culture, and human rights, and highlight the importance of continued action towards a more inclusive society for all.

📅 11 June 2026
🕐 13:15-14:30 EDT | 19:15-20:30 CEST (Malta Time)
💻 Watch online: https://teamup.com/kscueapdd7v1thgxrv/events/2077922588
International Sign interpretation and closed captioning will be provided.

Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations New York
Kunsill tal-Lingwa tas-Sinjali Maltija / Maltese Sign Language Council
Għaqda Persuni Neqsin mis-Smigħ / Deaf People Association Malta
Association of Maltese Sign Language Interpreters - AILSM
Aġenzija Sapport Mongolian Deaf Education European Union of the Deaf
World Federation of the Deaf Ry International Disability Alliance Directorate for Disability Issues - Malta

27/04/2026

Last Saturday, AILSM participated in EFSLI's online AGM. We are eager for this new roadmap so that we can continue to collaborate and learn from eachother 🙏

Our 2026 AGM is done ✅

It was our most efficient meeting yet, thanks to the groundwork laid at the in March. Voting was already done, which meant Saturday's Zoom session could focus on what matters: Charlotte Berthier's overview of our roadmap for 2026–29, voting results, and a look ahead.

Full Members voted on three priorities for 2026–29: quality assurance and CPD systems, legal recognition and professional status, and Deaf–interpreter alliances and trust building.

A warm welcome to Britta Durczok 🇩🇪 joining the efsli board, and ITSF (Interprètes et Traducteurs Sourds de France) 🇫🇷 as our newest Full Member 👋

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