Panamanian Sign Language

A language of Panama

ISO 639: lsp
Alternate Names: Lengua de señas panameñas
Population: 9,000 (2008 WFD). About 0.2% of total population.
Location:: Scattered.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Dialects: Chiriqui Sign Language (LSCH, Lengua de señas Chiriqui).
Language Use: Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Dictionary.
Other Comments: 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.

Location: Scattered.