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This article can help you answer the following questions:
Where is Cuba?
How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Cuba?
There are an estimated 373,700 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Cuba.
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 Cuba?
Lengua de Señas Cubanas (LSC) or Cuban Sign Language
Written / spoken languages in Cuba:
Spanish
Haitian Creole
English
How do you say Cuba in sign language?
Where can I learn Cuban 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 Cuba?
Asociación Nacional de Sordos de Cuba (ANSOC)
ansoc@infomed.sld.cu
snansoc@enet.cu
Source: Gallaudet
Additional sign language resources for Cuba
We will update this section as more information becomes available.
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