Indonesian Sign Language

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
inl
Population

8,000 (2000). Ethnic population: 2,000,000 deaf people (1993).

Location

Java and Bali.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Deaf sign language
Language Use

94 schools for the deaf use the oral method for instruction.

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

A blend of Malaysian Sign Language [xml] and indigenous signs. American Sign Language [ase] not used.