This article can help you answer the following questions:
Where is Albania?
How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Albania?
There are an estimated 92,400 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Albania.
This percentage is a rough estimation: 3.3% of the general population. Lack of research make estimating these numbers difficult. The World Health Organization estimates 5% of the world population has significant hearing loss. Keep in mind that developing nations typically have a much higher number of Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.
What sign languages are used in Albania?
Gjuha e Shenjave Shqipe or Albanian Sign Language (AlbSL)
Written / spoken languages in Albania:
Albanian
Aromanian
Gorani
Serbian
Macedonian
Bosnian
Bulgarian
Roma
How do you say Albania in sign language?
Where can I learn Albanian Sign Language online?
This language is not yet available. If you would like to learn this language, please request it here: https://www.intersignuniversity.com/sign-languages
InterSign University offers many international sign language courses. Check them out here:
What Deaf organizations are located in Albania?
anad.organisation@gmail.com
http://www.shknd.org
Source: Gallaudet
Additional sign language resources for Albania
We will update this section as more information becomes available.
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