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This article can help you answer the following questions:
Where is Estonia?
How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Estonia?
There are an estimated 43,500 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Estonia.
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 Estonia?
Eesti Viipekeel (EVK)
Russian Sign Language
Signed Exact Estonian (artificial system not sign language)
Written / spoken languages in Estonia:
Estonian
Võro
Seto
Russian
Swedish
German
How do you say Estonia in sign language?
Where can I learn Estonian 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 Estonia?
Estonian Association of the Deaf (Eesti Kurtide Liit)
ead@ead.ee
http://www.ead.ee
Description: The Estonian Association of the Deaf is an umbrella organization for deaf associations in Estonia. It develops sign language, organizes cultural and sports events, and helps Deaf and partially deaf people find work. Its website lists member organizations in Estonia.
https://www.ekno.ee/
Source: Gallaudet
Additional sign language resources for Estonia
The Estonian Deaf Community by Gallaudet University Press
We will update this section as more information becomes available.