Venezuelan Sign Language

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A language of Venezuela

ISO 639-3
vsl
Alternate Names
Lengua de Señas Venezolana
Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Deaf sign language
Dialects

Sign language used in school is different from that used by adults outside.

Language Use

Schools for the deaf since 1937 which use sign language. Deaf people attend college with a sign language interpreter. National bilingual education program for Venezuelan Sign Language and Spanish [spa].

Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Venezuelan Sign Language
Other Comments

Manual alphabet for spelling.