Bay Islands Sign Language Explained

Also Known As:French Harbour Sign Language
Bay Islands Sign Language
States:Honduras
Region:Bay Islands
Speakers:?
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Bay Islands Sign Language, also known as French Harbour Sign Language, is an indigenous village sign language of Honduras. It started in the village of French Harbour on the island of Roatán and spread to the neighbouring island of Guanaja.

There is a high incidence of Usher syndrome in French Harbour, which causes deafness and then blindness as well later in life. Because of this, BISL has developed both visual and tactile modes.

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