Deaf.BG is a dedicated platform championing the rights and advancement of Deaf people in Bulgaria. We are committed to cultivating a vibrant, successful, and progressive deaf community. Our focus encompasses empowerment, linguistics, education, and technology. Our mission is to transform societal perceptions and reinforce the leadership roles of Deaf people, aligning with the values outlined in the Charter of the World Federation of the Deaf.
On January 21, 2021, a landmark moment occurred in Bulgaria with the adoption of the Bulgarian Sign Language Act (BGSLA), which came into force on February 6 of the same year. This Act governs the public recognition of Bulgarian Sign Language (BGSL) as a natural and autonomous language. It ensures the rights of deaf and deaf-blind individuals to communicate and receive information through BGSL, marking a significant step in acknowledging and respecting their language and communication needs.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a pivotal international human rights treaty established by the The United Nations (UN) is dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities. Signatory nations to this Convention must actively promote, protect, and guarantee the complete realization of human rights for persons with disabilities. This ensures that individuals with disabilities are afforded full legal equality and can enjoy these rights to their fullest extent.
Deaf.BG, a partners' network of the Listen Up Foundation, Vzaimno Foundation, the Active Deaf Youth Organisation (ADYO) and social enterprise Deafinitely Sign, is committed to developing the expertise of deaf professionals through innovative educational programs. These programs, conducted with international experts in deaf sciences and sign languages, are designed to nurture skilled deaf professionals. Our goal is to enable these professionals to produce high-quality sign language resources, thereby facilitating the complete inclusion of deaf individuals in society.
At Deaf.BG, forging partnerships with organizations that share our values and objectives is fundamental to our mission. We are always open to exploring collaborative opportunities. If you envision potential synergies, we invite you to connect with us.
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Deaf.BG represents a partners' network of the Listen Up Foundation, the Vzaimno Foundation, the Active Deaf Youth Organisation (ADYO), and the social enterprise, Deafinitely Sign. This consortium symbolizes our collective commitment to advancing the interests and well-being of the deaf community.