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“We’re just going to make you comfortable now”
– interpreting conversation about death
20 October 2025
With Paul Belmonte
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Who is the DI Working Group?
The Deaf Interpreter (DI) Working Group brings together Deaf Interpreters from across Europe. Our role is to strengthen the visibility and recognition of Deaf Interpreters…
efsli Day 2025: Advocacy for NASLIs Across Europe
On 12 September, efsli Day brought together interpreters and partners from across Europe in Lisbon, hosted with the warm support of the Portuguese organising committee and the Associação Portuguesa de Surdos.
efsli's stance on AI and sign language interpreting: our vision for the future
The European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli) recently took part in an important two-day event in Brussels on April 7–8, 2025: “Sign Language in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What Digital Rights and Ethical Dilemmas?”
Join us in Portgual with Support from SAF!
Every year, sign language interpreters from across Europe come together at the efsli conference. It is a special event where interpreters share experiences, learn from one another, and gain new skills.
Explore our fund
The efsli Supportive Attendance Fund (SAF) ensures the participation of interpreters from European countries with a low GDP, in the AGM, conference and training.
