Chadian Sign Language

A language of Chad

ISO 639: cds
Population: 80,000 (2021). Estimated 48,000–96,000 deaf signers, assuming 0.3%–0.6% of overall population. Reported 2,800 deaf signers out of 7,000 total deaf (2008 WFD).
Location:: Scattered. Moundou, N’Djamena, and Sarh.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Nigerian Sign Language. Influences from American Sign Language [ase]. Some signs are traditional.
Language Use: 11 deaf schools (2008 WFD).
Language Development: Agency: Church and Christian Mission for Deaf Persons in Chad.
Other Comments: Few interpreters (2008 WFD). Muslim, Christian.

Location: Scattered. Moundou, N’Djamena, and Sarh.