Many countries have developed their own sign languages, as much out of necessity as any real national reasoning. However, not all are officially recognised as a language, mostly because they are not always standard throughout a country, but more like dialects of a sort.
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There are approximately 137 countries with their own sign languages used by the deaf community. Each country may have its own unique sign language or may share a sign language with neighboring countries.
There are about 125 major sign languages used in the world, but they are not all associated with specific countries.
Some countries have more than one sign language, and some countries use the the sign language of Another Country. For Example, American Sign Language is spoken in about 19 countries.
I am deaf.You are deaf.
Jobs that require sign language skills include: sign language interpreters, teachers for the deaf or hard of hearing, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and social workers specializing in deaf services.
A sign language interpreter is a professional who translates spoken language into sign language for Deaf or hard of hearing individuals. They help facilitate communication between Deaf individuals and those who do not know sign language.
With sign language skills, you can communicate effectively with the Deaf community, participate in sign language events and workshops, work as an interpreter or advocate for accessibility and inclusion for Deaf individuals.
ASL (American Sign Language) is primarily used in the United States and parts of Canada. It is the predominant sign language used by the Deaf community in these countries for communication.