Honduras Sign Language

HDS

developing

Alternate Names: Honduran Sign Language, Lengua de Señas Hondureñas, LESHO

Dialects: Regional variations: deaf people along the North coast have some distinct signs from deaf people in the southern part of the country.

Genealogy:

Deaf sign language

Language Development: At least 12 institutions offer primary education for deaf Hondurans with Honduran Sign Language as their communication philosophy.

Nation of Origin: Honduras