Chadian Sign Language

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A language of Chad

ISO 639-3
cds
User Population

80,000 (2021). Estimated 48,000–96,000 deaf signers, assuming 0.3%–0.6% of overall population. Reported 2,800 deaf signers out of 7,000 total deaf (2008 WFD).

Location

Scattered. Moundou, N’Djamena, and Sarh.

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Nigerian Sign Language. Influences from American Sign Language [ase]. Some signs are traditional.

Language Use

11 deaf schools (2008 WFD).

Language Development

Agency: Church and Christian Mission for Deaf Persons in Chad.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Chadian Sign Language
Other Comments

Few interpreters (2008 WFD). Muslim, Christian.