France :fr:

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Organizations

  • The National Federation of the Deaf of France (Fédération Nationale des Sourds de France or FNSF) is a prominent organization founded in 1900, headquartered in Paris, dedicated to advancing the rights, interests, and well-being of the deaf community in France. Through advocacy, education, and cultural preservation, FNSF works to ensure equal opportunities, accessible communication, and social integration for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across the country, while also promoting awareness and understanding of deaf culture and sign language.
    • Location: Paris, France
    • Founded: 1900
    • Website: fnsf.org

Interpreting Services

Hearing Aid & Cochlear Implant Services

Sign Language Dictionaries

  • Current sign language in France Deaf Community is French Sign Language (FSL).
    • In French, langue des signes française (LSF).
Name Type Link Free/Paid
LeDicoElix (The Elix) Video dico.elix-lsf.fr Free
Sématos LSF Video Dictionary Video sematos.eu Free
SpreadTheSign Video spreadthesign.com Free

Elementary/Secondary/High Schools

Name Location Founded Type Link Note
Centre d’éducation pour Jeunes Sourds (CEJS) Arras, France 1978   association-julescatoire.fr  
École Bilingue des Sourds de Paris (EBSP) Paris, France N/A   ecolebilinguedessourds.fr  
École pour Jeunes Sourds d’Aulnay-sous-Bois Aulnay-sous-Bois, France N/A      
École Régionale des Sourds de Lille Lille, France N/A      
Institut des Jeunes Sourds de Bordeaux Bordeaux, France 1850   injs-gironde.fr  
Institut des Jeunes Sourds de Marseille Marseille, France 1829      
Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Chambéry (INJS Chambéry) Chambéry, France 1829   injs-chambery.fr  
Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Metz (INJS Metz) Metz, France 1826   injs-metz.fr  
Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris (INJS) Paris, France 1791   injs-paris.fr  

Films

Name Description Where Watch
La Famille Bélier (The Bélier Family) A heartwarming French film centered around Paula, a teenager who is the only hearing member in her deaf family. When she discovers her exceptional singing talent, Paula must navigate the challenges of pursuing her passion while balancing her responsibilities at home, leading to a touching exploration of love, communication, and following one’s dreams. Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube

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