Ethiopian Sign Language
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A language of Ethiopia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
EthSL
Population
250,000 (2008 WFD). WFD figure represents Deaf sign language users. 1,000,000 (2005 Ethiopian National Association of the Deaf). Unknown number of isolated deaf in rural areas.
Location
Scattered.
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Typology
One-handed fingerspelling (Amharic script).
Language Use
Some primary and secondary schools, university (B.A. level). Used in mass media. Used by all.
Language Development
TV. Bible portions: 2011–2014. Agency: Ethiopian National Association of the Deaf (ENAD).
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten documents [Zxxx].