Libras

The official sign language of the Deaf community in Brazil, recognized by Brazilian federal law (Law No. 10.436/2002) as a legitimate means of communication and expression. Libras has its own grammar, syntax, and linguistic structure distinct from spoken Brazilian Portuguese. It is used by an estimated 3 million people in Brazil and is required to be taught in education and speech therapy programs. Brazilian accessibility law mandates the provision of Libras interpreters in public facilities and services for Deaf individuals who communicate using sign language.