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DOMINICA: What sign languages are used in Dominica?

  • Writer: Admin
    Admin
  • Jul 20, 2022
  • 1 min read



This article can help you answer the following questions:




Where is Dominica?






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


There are an estimated 2,300 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Dominica.




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 Dominica?


  • American Sign Language




Written / spoken languages in Dominica:

  • English

  • Antillean Creole



How do you say Dominica in sign language?






Where can I learn Dominican 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 Dominica?





Additional sign language resources for Dominica






We will update this section as more information becomes available.

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