Austrian Sign Language

A language of Austria

ISO 639: asq
Alternate Names: Carinthian Sign Language, KGS, OEGS, ÖGS, Österreichische Gebärdensprache
Population: 8,000 (2014 EUD). EUD estimates 8,000–10,000 Deaf sign language users. 39,500 deaf (2014 IMB).
Location:: Scattered.
Language Status: 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2005, Constitution, Section 8(3) as amended).
Classification: Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Dialects: Substantial regional variation: Vienna, Carinthia, Styria, others. Partially intelligible with French Sign Language [fsl]. Russian Sign Language [rsl] is historically connected to it. Fingerspelling system similar to French Sign Language [fsl].
Typology: One-handed fingerspelling.
Language Use: Vigorous. In deaf schools outside of the classroom. Deaf associations. Used by all.
Language Development: TV. Videos. Dictionary. Agency: Austrian Deaf Association (ÖGLB).
Other Comments: Originated in 1870. Sign language classes for hearing people, including at two universities. 150 working sign language interpreters (2019 EUD). Christian.

Location: Scattered.