French Sign Language Academy

French Sign Language Academy
Académie de la langue des signes française
Formation June 20, 1979 (1979-06-20)
Founder Guy Bouchauveau, Christian Bourgeois
Founded at Paris
Website www.languedessignes.fr

The French Sign Language Academy, abbreviated ALSF, is a French association to promote French Sign Language (FSL). It was founded in 1979 by Guy Bouchauveau and Christian Bourgeois, the first president. It offers training in FSL and participates in research of the language in partnership with the International Visual Theater. The ALSF is an accredited training center for the Diplôme de Compétences en Langues (Diploma of Language Competence).

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