Sign language
Scope Notes: A language that uses a system of visual hand gestures, facial expressions, and other body movements as the means of communication, especially among deaf people. Term added September 2005.
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ICF I:
- b2 SENSORY FUNCTIONS AND PAIN
- s2 THE EYE, EAR AND RELATED STRUCTURES
- d3 COMMUNICATION
- e1 PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
- e5 SERVICES, SYSTEMS AND POLICIES
ICF III:
- b230 Hearing functions
- d320 Communicating with - receiving - formal sign language messages
- d340 Producing messages in formal sign language
- d350 Conversation
- d355 Discussion
- e125 Products and technology for communication
ICF IV:
- b2300 Sound detection
- e1251 Assistive products and technology for communication
Changes:
9/28/05 upgraded to term, Added 'Word' text, 5/3/99