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ASL (American Sign Language) is a natural visual-spatial language which is governed by complex linguistic rules and parameters that are distinct from spoken and written languages. It is most commonly used by the Deaf community in the United States and parts of Canada.

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NENA-INF-013, NENA Video Relay Service & IP Relay Service PSAP Interaction Information Document

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+'''''ASL (American Sign Language)''''' is a natural visual-spatial language which is governed by complex linguistic rules and parameters that are distinct from spoken and written languages. It is most commonly used by the Deaf community in the United States and parts of Canada.
-A visual/gestural, non-written language with its own unique syntax and grammar based on hand shapes, body movements and facial expressions.
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-A language expressed through hands and body movements to express concepts rather than complete sentences. The grammatical structure is different than standard English.<ref>This definition is used in [http://www.nena.org/?page=TTY_TrainingStandard APCO/NENA ANS 3.105.1-2015 Minimum Training Standard for TTY/TDD Use in the Public Safety Communications Center] which cites the source to be NENA Master Glossary of 9-1-1 Terminology NENA 00-001, Version 14, September 29, 2010</ref>
-==References==
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-{{RelevantNENADocs}}[http://www.nena.org/?page=TTY_TrainingStandard APCO/NENA ANS 3.105.1-2015 Minimum Training Standard for TTY/TDD Use in the Public Safety Communications Center]
+'''NENA-INF-013''', NENA Video Relay Service &amp; IP Relay Service PSAP Interaction Information Document
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