Dialects: None known. Some signs are related to French Sign Language ,. Intelligible with Swedish , and Norwegian , sign languages with only moderate difficulty. Not intelligible with Finnish Sign Language ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5,000 in Denmark (2007).
Language Use: Used in all 6 state primary schools for the deaf. Interpreters are required in court, and may be used at important public events, in job training, social services, and mental health programs. Instruction provided for parents of deaf children and other hearing people. National sign language committee, and an organization for sign language teachers. Signed Danish is distinct, but used in communication with some hearing people.
Language Development: Films. TV. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar.
Nation of Origin: Denmark
Other Comments: The first school began in 1807.