Providencia Sign Language

PRZ

nearly extinct

Dialects: Not exposed to other sign languages. East differs from west with some variation between villages.

Genealogy:

Deaf sign language

Demographics: 19 (Washabaugh 1986). Known by most people on the island including 19 born deaf out of 2,500 to 3,000 population (Washabaugh 1986).

Language Development: No use of finger spelling.

Nation of Origin: Colombia

Other Comments: High deaf population probably caused by in-breeding. Deaf fairly well integrated into daily activities.