Associació Gironina de Sords

Advocacy and services in Girona

The Associació Gironina de Sords (Gironina) is a nonprofit founded in 1976 to improve the quality of life of Deaf people and defend the use of Catalan Sign Language (LSC). Its members include Deaf people who use the language, and its team includes professionals from several disciplines.

Interpretation, classes, and social support

• Interpreting: Experienced interpreters help public and private organizations make their services accessible.
• Courses: Catalan Sign Language classes are recognized by the Catalan Department of Education.
• Social services: The association offers guidance on education, legal matters, social services, benefits and financial assistance, housing, and social risk.
• Activities and gatherings: It organizes activities and meetups, as well as a talent contest.

Two locations in Girona

• Office: Hotel d’Entitats de Girona, Carrer de la Rutlla, 20–22, office 15, 17002 Girona.
• Social club: Carrer del Bassegoda 25, 17006 Girona.

Contact

• Phone: 972 41 06 46
• Mobile: 695 90 65 23
• Email: info@agsordgi.org
• Facebook: Associació Gironina de Sords
• WhatsApp: +34 695 90 65 23

Legal recognition of sign languages

Catalan Sign Language is recognized under Catalonia’s Law 17/2010 of June 3, on Catalan Sign Language, and Spain’s Law 27/2007 of October 23, which recognizes Spanish sign languages.