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National Sign Language & Interpreting Conference
The National Sign Language & Interpreting Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center, California, will be held in July 18-21, 2012. For more information, visit www.ohsoez.com or www.nslic.com. If you are interested in being a presenter at this year's event, visit www.nslic.com and click on Call for Presenters. NSLIC is celebrating the 5th Anniversary with this wonderful 4-day event. Early bird registration unti December 31 2011!
International conference: Sign languages as Endangered Languages
Ål Experiential College and Conference Center for Deaf People in collaboration with the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and the European Union of the Deaf (EUD) will host an international conference to discuss about several issues related to the future of the Deaf community on 6 – 9 November 2011 in Ål, Norway.
The keynote presenters at the conference are Dr. Peter Hauser from University of Rochester and Dr. Stuart Blume, Emeritus Professor at the University of Amsterdam.
Read about the conference >>>here.
Seminar “Towards a standard curriculum for sign language interpreters across Europe”, 14th-15th November, 2011
efsli is pleased to announce a working seminar on sign language interpreters’ qualification systems in Europe to be held in the Netherlands from the 14th to the 15th of November 2011. The Workind Seminar hosted by the Utrecht University of the Applied Science.
The aim of the seminar will be to develop a “standard” or model curriculum for sign language interpreters with reference to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) - http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc44_en.htm
The working seminar is open for all sign language interpreters’ trainers, training institutions across Europe and other stakeholders.
Contact person: Lourdes Calle, efsli project coordinator, lourdes.calle@efsli.org
Marinella Salami, efsli training department, marinella.salami@efsli.org
Download the programme >>>here. Read more about the seminar >>>here.
Supported by the EU Lifelong Learning Programme
efsli’s GOT TALENT
Venue: Graeae Theatre Company, Bradbury Studios, 138 Kingsland Road, London. E2 8DY
Date: Saturday, November 05, 2011
Event Details: VISUAL SPECTACULAR OF SIGN LANGUAGE IN PERFORMANCE
Efsli (European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters) and ASLI London & South East are proud to be bringing you "efsli's GOT TALENT". This will be a one-off performance featuring a large number of European interpreters showcasing sign language in performance. Come along and support our friends and colleagues from all over Europe at this special night which will be a visual feast of sign language.So the all important details that you need are as follows:What: efsli's GOT TALENTWhen: Saturday 5th November 2011 from 5.30pm - 9pm
Where: Graeae Theatre Company, Bradbury Studios, 138 Kingsland Road, London. E2 8DY
How much?: £5 for ASLI/EFSLI members, £10 for non-members
How do I get tickets: efslisgottalent@gmail.com
How do I get to the venue: Nearest tube/BR: either Old Street (Northern Line) or Liverpool Street (Central Line), Nearest Overground: Hoxton or Buses - 67, 149, 242 or 243.Tickets to the intimate central London location are strictly limited, and there will be no tickets available at the door, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Book here: http://remark.uk.com/community/eventid-69_EFSLIs%20GOT%20TALENT
efsli winter school 2011 on Performing Arts Interpreting in London, 3rd-5th November 2011
Registration to the efsli winter school 2011 in London is now open. Registration deadline is October 20th. Click here to read more about the efsli winter school.
ICT for Language Learning
The 4th Edition of the International Conference “ICT for Language Learning” will take place in Florence, Italy, on 20 – 21 October 2011. The objective of the conference is to promote the sharing of good practice and transnational cooperation in the field of the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to Language Learning and Teaching. The conference will also be an excellent opportunity for the presentation of previous and current language learning projects and innovative initiatives. The Call for Papers is addressed to language teachers and experts as well as to coordinators of language projects and initiatives. More about the conference and the abstract submission >>>here.
European Juggling Convention 2011
In August 6-14 there will be a juggler convention in Munich, Germany. Many artists will take part of the event: jugglers, unicyclists, equilibrists, and other fantastic artists all over the world. There will be live shows, games, and courses. The convention will include a program for deaf people. Many deaf people will come and visit the 34th European Juggling Convention in Munich, Germany. German Sign Language and International Sign interpreters will be available.
More information: www.ejc2011.org
EUD asks for formal recognition of Italian Sign Language by the Italian State
Read more >>>here.
EDF MEETS BARROSO: Disability RISES high on the EUROPEAN agenda
A delegation of the European Disability Forum led by its President, Yannis Vardakastanis, met with President of the European Commission Barroso in Brussels 1st June 2011. This was the opportunity to discuss the next steps for disability in the EU.
The outcomes were successful: Mr. Barroso endorses the State of the Union on Disability, and committed to ensuring the right enforcement of the UN Convention throughout the European Commission. Finally, the President promised to put pressure on national authorities to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities during times of crisis. Mr Jose Manuel Barroso recognised that the European Disability Forum is the primary representative to the European Institutions. A part from the President, the disability movement was represented by its Vice President, Erzsebet Földesi, its Secretary Rodolfo Cattani, and Director, Javier Güemes. They successfully brought 3 important issues to the table:
- the State of the Union on Disabilities
UN Convention: from words to deeds
the crisis: emergency exit
Read more and see photos and videos from the meeting on EDF website.
Council of Irish Sign Language Interpreters established
New national Irish Sign Language Interpreting council was formed at historic meeting in Limerick 8th May 2011. Please see the full text of the press release >>>here.
The First Ukrainian Conference of Sign Language Interpreters held in Kyiv
1st Ukrainian Conference of Sign Language Interpreters «Sign Language Interpreter in Ukraine – Profession or Mission» took place in Kyiv (Ukraine) on May 20-22, 2011. Approximately 80 people from different parts of Ukraine attended the conference. Please see the full text of the press release >>>here.
Deaf celebrate new Icelandic Sign Language law
The Icelandic parliament has passed a bill to increase the legal status of Icelandic Sign Language in society. Read more >>>here.
European Disability Movement focusing on freedom of movement
Please see the full text of the press release >>> here.
Interview with Adam Kosa, Member of the European Parliament
See the interview with Adam Kosa, Member of the European Parliament about EU 2020 stradegy here: http://youtu.be/K-H_5jZUUxE
Italian signing community struggles for official recognition of Italian Sign Language
See for more information from the website of the supporters for the recognition of Italian Sign Language: http://www.lissubito.com/ in Italian and Italian Sign Language. efsli has sent the support letter to Italy stressing the utmost importance of recognition of sign languages as languages not gesture systems in any documentation.
efsli reported from WASLI/WFD in SAFollow the efsli blog updated by Maya de Wit from WFD congress in South Africa >>>here.
Dicta-Sign
Web 2.0 brings many new technologies to internet users but it still revolves around written language. Dicta-Sign is a three-year project funded by the European Union. Its goal is to produce tools that encourage the use of Sign Languages (SLs) within Web 2.0 technologies. Bringing together research institutes and companies from across Europe, it leverages multiple EU SLs; Greek, French, German and British. By comparing the dictionaries and the structures of these languages, it is possible to create software to recognise the signs produced in front of a camera. In parallel, a virtual signer (a computer-animated character able to produce SL) can be implemented to produce utterances from each SL involved in the project.At the end of Dicta-Sign’s second year, the work done so far is presented. A summary can be found in the Newsletter, read the English version here: http://websourd.nnx.com/~mediav0/information/dictasign/16062011/english/nlenglish.html.Dicta-Sign project
dictasign@websourd.org
www.dictasign.eu
fr-fr.facebook.com/pages/DictaSign/143668909034543
European Parliament Adopts MEP Ádám Kósa's Report on Mobility of Disabled Persons
The EMPL Committee (Employment and Social Affairs Committee) at the European Parliament adopted the Draft Report on the Mobility and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities proposed by MEP Ádá Kósa. The report includes the protection of sign languages and also stresses the importance of accessible websites. MEP Ádám Kósa was the main driver in including sign languages. This is a landmark achievement that was achieved in consultation with a number of European NGOs and with support from all parties at the European Parliament. Read more >>>here.
Sign language and interpreting terminology
«eDITion», an international journal for terminology edited by two associations working on terminology (Deutscher Terminologie-Tag/German Association for Terminology and Deutsches Institut fuer Terminologie/German Institute for Terminology) intends to publish a special issue on “Terminological Aspects in Sign Languages and Sign Language Interpreting”. Previous issues of this six monthly journal can be accessed at http://www.dttev.org/editionmagazin.html.
The publication of the sign language related issue of the journal is scheduled for February 2012, submission deadline for articles (in German or English) will be mid November 2011.
The proposed special issue offers an opportunity to publish a peer reviewed article and contribute to a collection of topic specific papers that will promote further discussions in the field of sign language terminology for all concerned with issues of interpreting technical terms, developing new signs for (existing) technical terms (in spoken languages), terminological aspects of sign languages, and the lexicology of technical signs. Furthermore, the special issue is a welcome opportunity to make a range of theoretical and practical aspects of sign language terminology accessible to experts in the general field of terminology who have not been aware of specific sign language issues so far.
The proposals for sign language related contributions to the special issue on terminology should be sent to Teiner Konrad (Reiner.Konrad@sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de).
efsli Trainers’ Seminar 2012
The Department of Translation Studies at the University of Graz is honoured to host the efsli Trainers’ Seminar from 10 -12 September 2012: Sign Language Interpreter Training: An Integrated Approach.
The efsli Trainers’ Seminar aims at establishing an exchange of information for all professionals involved in sign language interpreter training, and initiating a discussion process on new and innovative approaches to the training of sign language interpreters. As the Department of Translation Studies at the University of Graz is a training institution for both spoken and signed language interpreters offering courses for community, conference, liaison, and court interpreting, the Seminar will focus on the question of mutual benefits in curriculum planning and teaching methodology: an integrated approach.
The symposium will provide plenary papers as well as workshops on a selected set of topics.Call for papers
Experts who might be interested in giving a plenary paper or leading a workshop at the Seminar are invited to submit a suggestion for a topic (title and 200-300 word abstract). Proposals should be sent by 30 October 2011 to: itat@uni-graz.at (Subject: efsli Seminar).
Registration for participation will start in February 2012.Nadja Grbic
Acting Head of Department
http://www.uni-graz.at/itat/
EU operating grant for efsli
The efsli application to the EU Jean Monnet Programme for 2011 has been approved. This is the second year that efsli has been awarded with this operating grant. The operating grant is for daily operations of efsli and will support a large part of all the efsli activities, plans and board work. With the operating grant efsli will be able to ensure the ongoing daily work of efsli. The EU will still provide efsli with detailed feedback on the application, which will explain which parts of the application have been approved or which have been adjusted. The efsli board will keep the membership updated on the progress of carrying out the grant and all activities that are involved.
First general assembly of EULITA
The first general assembly of EULITA (European Legal Interpreters and Translators Association, www.eulita.eu) was held on March 27 in Hannover, Germany. The entire EULITA board was reelected and the membership also agreed to coopt Maya de Wit, the president of efsli, for one year.
IISE project
Training Sign Language Interpreters - International Settings (IISE), a multinational EU-funded project, has resulted in a comprehensive course material package for educational purposes called "Sign Language Interpreting in International Settings".Read more here.
EUMASLI 2.0 to start in autumn 2011
The deadline for applications to the second round of the EUMASLI programme is April 15th, 2011. For more information please visit EUMASLI website www.eumasli.eu.
Formal and Experimental Advances in Sign Language Theory (FEAST)
The first meeting of the ‘Formal and Experimental Advances in Sign Language Theory’ (FEAST) colloquium will take place at the University of Venice on June 20-22, 2011. FEAST aims at becoming a regular forum to discuss formal approaches to sign language grammar (in particular in the generative tradition), experimental approaches to sign languages, and their interaction. Tentatively, the 2012 ‘FEAST’ should be organized by the University of Göttingen.The keynote speakers of Venice FEAST will be:Karen Emmorey (San Diego State University)
Gaurav Mathur (Gallaudet University)
Markus Steinbach (University of Göttingen)The official languages of the conference will be English and ASL. ASL/English interpreting will be provided.
More information here: http://virgo.unive.it/venicefeast/
SIGN5
The fifth conference in the SIGN conference series will take place at Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey, on 21-23 October 2011. More information on the conference website.
efsli winter school 2011
efsli winter school in Nitra, Slovakia was a great success. The theme of the school was Performing Arts Interpreting and the trainer was Zane Hema. The school was hosted by EFFETA. More impressions about the winter school soon.
The working agreement between EUD and efsli
The agreement is now available on efsli website. See the full text of the working agreement between EUD and efsli here.
EUD seminar
The EUD seminar took place in Madrid, Spain, on May 21st. Maya de Wit, who is also a partner in the IISE project, participated in the EUD seminar on behalf of the IISE project and efsli. A report of the EUD seminar will be published in the upcoming efsli Newsletter. A small blog can already be found on the IISE project website: www.project-iise.eu/.
At the EUD AGM following the seminar a signing ceremony took place between EUD and efsli on a working agreement. The efsli board is very happy that the cooperation between EUD and efsli has now been formalised. See the full text of the working agreement between EUD and efsli here.
efsli 2009 pictures
Pictures of efsli 2009 AGM at Tallinn, Estonia available here Pictures by Mari Enniste
Pictures of the 2009 Conference at Tallinn, Estonia available here
efsli 2008 pictures
Want to see who was there and what was on, go see thepictures of efsli 2008
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