This initiative, driven by the Department of Family and Equality, seeks to establish Tres Cantos as a benchmark for accessibility. These courses provide basic interaction tools, addressing a social demand and creating a more cohesive environment where any resident can communicate with people who have hearing difficulties.
The project is the result of a collaboration between the Volunteer Information Point and the Area for People with Disabilities. Its purpose is to integrate sign language into the daily life of the municipality, from shops to public centers, promoting inclusion as a daily practice.
Over the past week, intensive workshops have been held at the City Hall and the Vértice Youth Center. The high participation demonstrates the interest of Tres Cantos residents in learning new forms of communication and reducing the isolation often faced by deaf individuals. These structured courses combine theory and practice, emphasizing non-verbal expression and the logic of the language.
“"These workshops represent another step in our goal of building a more inclusive city, where all people, regardless of their abilities, can communicate and participate fully in social life."
The courses are taught by instructors from the Federation of Deaf People of the Community of Madrid (FeSorCam), ensuring rigorous and high-quality training. The program consists of 30 teaching hours, with 24 hours dedicated to practice and 6 to theoretical foundations. Being approved by the State Confederation of Deaf People (CNSE), participants receive official certification.
The curriculum focuses on practical utility, covering everything from basic concepts to the importance of body and facial expression. In addition to linguistic learning, the workshops offer an immersion into the culture of the deaf community, fostering effective and respectful communication. Each student receives a dossier from FeSorCam to continue learning at home.
“"Spanish Sign Language is a fundamental tool for breaking down barriers. With this initiative, we want to raise awareness among the population and facilitate, as much as possible, all those resources that promote equal opportunities."
