Alternate Names: LIBRAS, LSB, São Paulo Sign Language
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,000,000 use Brazilian Sign Language as their first language of communication.
Language Development: TV. Dictionary.
Typology: One-handed fingerspelling system derived from French Sign Language ,.
Spoken In: Brazil
Nation of Origin: Brazil
Other Comments: Legally recognized by Brazilian Government in 2002. São Paulo deaf generally receive oralist education.