American Sign Language (ASL) developed in the United States, starting as a blend of local sign languages and French Sign Language (FSL). Local varieties... 25 KB (2,742 words) - 17:25, 19 April 2024 |
British Sign Language (BSL) is a sign language used in the United Kingdom and is the first or preferred language among the deaf community in the UK. While... 38 KB (4,408 words) - 09:30, 2 April 2024 |
The recorded history of sign language in Western societies starts in the 17th century, as a visual language or method of communication, although references... 16 KB (1,952 words) - 15:11, 7 March 2024 |
perhaps three hundred sign languages in use around the world today. The number is not known with any confidence; new sign languages emerge frequently through... 28 KB (995 words) - 20:48, 21 March 2024 |
Sign Language (LSF, from langue des signes française) or Francosign family is a language family of sign languages which includes French Sign Language... 8 KB (900 words) - 01:16, 14 April 2024 |
Plains Indian Sign Language (PISL), also known as Hand Talk or Plains Sign Language, is an endangered language common to various Plains Nations across... 30 KB (2,992 words) - 09:13, 8 February 2024 |
Sign Language (IPSL) is the predominant sign language in the subcontinent of South Asia, used by at least 15 million deaf signers. As with many sign languages... 28 KB (3,438 words) - 23:57, 2 April 2024 |