Deafness in Bolivia

Deafness in Bolivia refers to the conditions both deaf individuals and deaf communities face in terms of accessibility, education, early intervention, rights, and use of sign language, among other factors. The main sign language used in Bolivia is Bolivian Sign Language, commonly referred to as LSB. It is referred to as the official sign language of the nation. There are multiple federal, regional, and local Bolivian organizations working to increase awareness of deaf needs, including the push to implement deaf programs to provide education, employment, and day-to-day accessibility.