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CHILE: What sign languages are used in Chile?




This article can help you answer the following questions:



 

Where is Chile?




 


How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Chile?


There are an estimated 630,830 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Chile.




This percentage is a rough estimation: 3.3% of the general population. Lack of research make estimating these numbers difficult. The World Health Organization estimates 5% of the world population has significant hearing loss. Keep in mind that developing nations typically have a much higher number of Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.



 


What sign languages are used in Chile?


  • Lengua de Señas Chilena (LSCh) or Chilean Sign Language

  • Signed Exact Spanish




Written / spoken languages in Chile:

  • Castilian (Spanish)

  • Aymara

  • Kawésqar

  • Mapudungun

  • Quechua

  • Rapa Nui

  • Coa

  • Croatian

  • Italian

  • English

  • Kreyòl

  • Lagunen Deutsch

  • Romani


 

How do you say Chile in sign language?





 

Where can I learn Chilean Sign Language online?


This language is not yet available. If you would like to learn this language, please request it here: https://www.intersignuniversity.com/sign-languages





InterSign University offers many international sign language courses. Check them out here:



 


What Deaf organizations are located in Chile?



weitcard@hotmail.com (President)

mr_rec02@yahoo.es (General Secretary)

asoch.chile@gmail.com

http://www.asoch.cl

Description: Promotes social, sports, and cultural activities and advocates for non-discrimination toward deaf people.


http://www.cresor.cl

cresor.chile@gmail.com

Description: Email can be sent to the organization via its website at http://www.cresor.cl/contacto1.html



Source: Gallaudet

 

Additional sign language resources for Chile






We will update this section as more information becomes available.

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