Mission
Ensure the full development of Deaf youth in all their diversity, through policies that enable them to exercise their rights with universal accessibility and equal opportunities.
Deaf Youth Commission of the CNSE
Meetings, training, activities, and representation for young Deaf people throughout Spain.
About us
The Deaf Youth Commission of the CNSE (CJS-CNSE) is the youth body of the Confederación Estatal de Personas Sordas (Spanish Confederation of Deaf People, CNSE). We represent, coordinate, and support young Deaf people across Spain.
Our work focuses on visibility, participation, training, leadership, and community activities — always led by young Deaf people themselves. Our working language is Spanish Sign Language (Lengua de Signos Española, LSE).
Our activities include annual youth camps, training workshops, congresses, cultural and social events, and awareness campaigns on issues that affect young Deaf people.
Mission and vision
Our mission and vision guide everything we do as a youth body for Deaf people in Spain.
Vision
Be the national reference organisation for Deaf youth, achieving their empowerment and participation in every area of society.
Values
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Autonomy
We promote the ability to choose for oneself and the free development of personality.
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Social commitment
We respond to problems, concerns and aspirations to improve quality of life.
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Unity
We act for and with common interests in the search for shared solutions.
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Territorial balance
We promote equal access to resources, regardless of where people live.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee coordinates the day-to-day work of the CJS-CNSE and represents it before the CNSE and other institutions. Members serve four-year terms.
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LAURA SORIANO IBAÑÉZ
Presidenta
Ella/She/Her
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ERIC VARGAS ANEAS
Vicepresidente
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ALBERTO JIMÉNEZ VÉLEZ
Secretario
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CARLA MÉNDEZ TRILLO
Vocal
Ella/She/Her
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IVÁN PLAZA SÁNCHEZ
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El/He/Him
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VANESSA VIRGINIE LEGRAND CASAS
Vocal
Ella/She/Her
Position titles are shown in the original Spanish as used by our internal bylaws.
Partners
The CJS-CNSE works alongside institutional partners and civil-society organisations that share our goal of promoting the rights and participation of young Deaf people in Spain.
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Confederación Estatal de Personas Sordas (CNSE)
Our parent organisation. The CNSE is the umbrella body that brings together the Deaf associations and federations of Spain and works for the recognition of Sign Language and the rights of Deaf people at the national level.
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INJUVE — Instituto de la Juventud
The Spanish Youth Institute, part of the Ministry of Youth and Children. INJUVE supports youth organisations across Spain, including ours, through programmes, funding, and international exchanges.
Contact
If you would like to get in touch — for enquiries, international collaboration, media, or press — please email us at juventud@cnse.es.
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Email
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Phone
+34 91 356 58 32 -
Postal address
C/ Islas Aleutianas, 28
28035 Madrid
Spain
For enquiries in English about our organisation, please write to us in English at juventud@cnse.es. We will get back to you as soon as we can.