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This article can help you answer the following questions:
Where is Hungary?
How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Hungary?
There are an estimated 318,700 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Hungary.
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 Hungary?
Magyar Jelnyelv or Hungarian Sign Language
Written / spoken languages in Hungary:
Hungarian
Romanian
Armenian
Boyash
Bulgarian
Croatian
German
Greek
Polish
Romani
Romanian
Rusyn
Serbian
Slovak
Slovenian
Ukrainian
How do you say Hungary in sign language?
Where can I learn Hungarian 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 Hungary?
tapolczai.gergely@sinosz.hu
kosa.adam@sinosz.hu
http://www.sinosz.hu
Description: Promotes equal opportunity and social integration; provides services in sign language interpretation and legal aid.
Source: Gallaudet
Additional sign language resources for Hungary
We will update this section as more information becomes available.