Belizean Sign Language: Regional Differences in ASL

Like all languages, regional and geographical differences exists in American Sign Language, most especially when ASL is used in other countries. The Deaf people in Belize do for the most part sign ASL, but they have a dialect difference that can vary more depending on other geographical, social, educational, and political factors.

Check out the video below that showcases Belize's regional sign differences from their local Deaf community.

Want to learn more about the Deaf people in Belize? Check out this research report!