Ukrainian Sign Language Bible Portions (UKLSLS)

Overview

This translation provides Bible portions in Ukrainian Sign Language (Українська жестова мова), the primary sign language of Ukraine's deaf community. The content is produced in video format for accessible Scripture engagement.

Language and People

Ukrainian Sign Language (ISO 639-3: ukl) is used by an estimated 50,000 deaf signers across Ukraine. It is related to but distinct from Russian Sign Language, with its own grammar and vocabulary reflecting Ukrainian cultural and linguistic identity.