The majority of Deaf Hondurans say they had no language until the 1980s when the National Deaf Association and Deaf ministries were established. It was at that time when their language started developing as they became a community distinct from the hearing community. American Sign Language is said to be the language they used until the development of Honduran Sign Language (LESHO). There are three major cities where Deaf people congregate: Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and La Ceiba. Many Deaf people living in rural areas are isolated and use only gestures and home signs the family has created for necessary communication.
Interpreters are one of the greatest needs among the Deaf Honduran community. They need access to important information and reliable education that will allow them to become more independent. Sign Language publications are needed to continue their language development, to offer sign language classes to both hearing and Deaf Hondurans, and to use as student manuals in the school system. Deaf Hondurans also want to have Spanish literacy programs. Families of Deaf children need access to information about deaf ness and how they can best help their Deaf children.
Typically Deaf Hondurans are unaware of their family's belief system. Many families of Deaf Hondurans do not know LESHO and therefore are unable to share the gospel clearly. Though Deaf Hondurans may grow up attending mass or other church services they may not clearly understand what is being taught until they attend a service taught in LESHO. Churches with Deaf pastors grow rapidly as Deaf people learn about God's love through a language they clearly understand, Honduran Sign Language.
Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Honduras.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Deaf |
People Name in Country | Deaf |
Pronunciation |
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Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 79,000 |
Population all Countries | 49,661,000 |
Total Countries | 216 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 19007 |
ROP3 Code | 114916 |
ROP25 Code | 301989 |
ROP25 Name | Deaf |
Country | Honduras | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Honduras |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.03 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
96.64 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.80 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.18 %
|
Non-Religious |
1.90 %
|
Other / Small |
0.45 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Honduran Sign Language (79,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hds Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Honduran Sign Language (79,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hds Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Honduran Sign Language |
Primary Language: Honduran Sign Language
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2021) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |