What is the name of the international 'Sign' language?
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International Sign (IS) is a pidgin sign language which is used in a variety of different contexts.
How many deaf people are there worldwide?
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According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are approximately 72 million deaf people worldwide.
What percentage of deaf people have access to sign language education?
Less than 20%
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Only 2% percent of people worldwide have access to sign language education.
How many different sign languages are there?
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Collectively, they use more than 300 different sign languages.
All countries around the world recognise sign language: True or False?
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Only some countries recognise sign language.
International Day of Sign Languages