No, sign languages are not universal. Just like spoken languages, sign languages vary widely across different countries and regions. Each country or culture often has its own unique sign language, complete with its own grammar, vocabulary, and rules.
- United States
American Sign Language (ASL): Used primarily in the United States and parts of Canada.
- United Kingdom
British Sign Language (BSL): Used in the United Kingdom.
- Canada
Quebec Sign Language (LSQ): Used in Quebec, similar to French Sign Language.
American Sign Language (ASL): Common in other parts of Canada.
- Australia
Auslan (Australian Sign Language): Used in Australia.
- New Zealand
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL): Official sign language of New Zealand.
- France
French Sign Language (LSF): Used in France, influenced the development of ASL.
- Germany
German Sign Language (DGS): Used in Germany.
- Spain
Spanish Sign Language (LSE): Used in Spain.
- Italy
Italian Sign Language (LIS): Used in Italy.
- Japan
Japanese Sign Language (JSL): Used in Japan.
- Brazil
Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS): Used in Brazil.
- Mexico
Mexican Sign Language (LSM): Used in Mexico.
- India
Indian Sign Language (ISL): Used in India.
- Sweden
Swedish Sign Language (SSL): Used in Sweden.
- Norway
Norwegian Sign Language (NSL): Used in Norway.
- South Africa
South African Sign Language (SASL): Used in South Africa.
- Russia
Russian Sign Language (RSL): Used in Russia.
- China
Chinese Sign Language (CSL): Used in China.
- Israel
Israeli Sign Language (ISL): Used in Israel.
- Turkey
Turkish Sign Language (TİD): Used in Turkey.
- Argentina
Argentine Sign Language (LSA): Used in Argentina.
- South Korea
Korean Sign Language (KSL): Used in South Korea.
- Philippines
Filipino Sign Language (FSL): Used in the Philippines.
- Egypt
Egyptian Sign Language (ESL): Used in Egypt.
- Poland
Polish Sign Language (PJM): Used in Poland.
- Brazil
Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS): Used in Brazil.
