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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.