Brazilian Sign Language

BZS

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Alternate Names: LIBRAS, LSB, São Paulo Sign Language

Genealogy:

Deaf sign language

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.