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