Panamanian Sign Language

Facts

  • Language: Panamanian Sign Language
  • Alternate names: Lengua de Señas Panameñas (LSP), Spanish Sign Language
  • Language code: lsp
  • Language family: Deaf sign language (SIL classification)
  • Number of speakers:
  • Vulnerability: Threatened
  • Script:

More information:

    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.

    Note: 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.