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Basic information

Name of National Sign Language	Venezuelan Sign Language (LSV)
Local Name of National Sign Language	Lengua de Senas Venezolana
How many people use LSV?	15.000
Do exist descriptions of LSV?	Oviedo 2004
Are there schools for the deaf in the country?	47, first established in 1935 (Caracas)
Bilingual education for the deaf available?	Yes
Are there deaf associations?	Many, first established in 1950 (Caracas)
Are there certified sign language interpreters?	Yes
UN-Convention and its Protocol signed and ratified?	Yes

Education

Name	Established	Pupils	Biligual
Miriam de Vélez (Venezuela)			true
U.E.E.B. Ofelia Tancredi de Corredor (Venezuela)	1967	200	true

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