Creating new languages

From time to time, new languages develop in response to local needs.  For example, a deaf sign language was developed in Central America by a small community which was isolated from other deaf communities.

A new kind of sign language is developing in the Occupy protests.  To read about it, here is the link:

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/letters/133074743.html

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