Panamanian Sign Language

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A language of Panama

ISO 639-3
lsp
Alternate Names
Lengua de señas panameñas
User Population

9,000 (2008 WFD). About 0.2% of total population.

Location

Scattered.

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Dialects

Chiriqui Sign Language (LSCH, Lengua de señas Chiriqui).

Language Use

Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Development

Dictionary.

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

Deaf people in the Chiriqui province of Panama assert that their sign variety, Lengua de Señas de Chiriquí (LSCH, Chiriqui Sign Language), is distinct from Panamanian Sign Language as used predominantly in the Panama-Colon corridor. They are currently working on creating their own sign language dictionary.