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This article can help you answer the following questions:
Where is Bulgaria?
How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Bulgaria?
There are an estimated 229,350 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Bulgaria.
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 Bulgaria?
български жестомимичен език (БЖЕ) or Bulgarian Sign Language
Written / spoken languages in Bulgaria:
Bulgarian
Turkish
Romani (the two main varieties being Balkan Romani and Vlax Romani)
Western Armenian
Aromanian
Romanian
Crimean Tatar
Gagauz
Balkan Gagauz
Macedonian
English
How do you say Bulgaria in sign language?
Where can I learn Bulgarian 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 Bulgaria?
sgb.cs@ibn.bg
http://www.sgbbg.com
https://www.eud.eu/member-countries/bulgaria/
Description: Supports the social, occupational, medical, and cultural rehabilitation of deaf people. Its website has links to various international deaf organizations.
Source: Gallaudet
Additional sign language resources for Bulgaria
We will update this section as more information becomes available.