How many Sign languages or sign systems are there in the world?

There are countless sign systems being developed specifically for educational purposes that follow the grammar of the spoken languages. In contrast, natural sign languages are unique languages with distinct grammars and do not have a direct one-to-one translation to spoken languages. The number of sign languages being reported continues to increase. DeafWay Global is giving focus to the natural sign languages of 187 major Deaf People Groups.

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