Podcasts about American Sign Language

California Early Childhood Special Education Network (CalECSE) co-executive directors Scott Turner and Melanie Hertig are joined by California Department of Education Early Childhood Support Education Administrator Christi Krause to discuss CalECSE's Parent Videos: A Family's Journey from Early Start to School series, designed to help families prepare for the transition from Early Start services to preschool special education. Each video in the series introduces the viewer to a family who use different native languages to tell their story, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, and American Sign Language.

By some estimates, the beloved hymn “Amazing Grace” is performed over 10 million times a year around the world. Imagine not being able to hear this sweet song!Losing the ability to hear, or being born deaf, is unimaginable for many of us who have never experienced hearing loss, but there are some surprising upsides to being differently-abled in this way.Deaf people develop keener senses of observation, touch, taste, and smell to compensate for their loss of hearing. What the hearing world may view as a loss can lead to Sensory Superpowers for members of the deaf community.ASL, or American Sign Language, is an incredibly rich language, and it's the 6th most common language in the United StatesStatistics show deaf people are safer drivers due to their ability to focus on the visual aspects of driving, and actually live longer than hearing people.Ephesians 2:8–9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”Sometimes when we lose out on something, God's grace sweeps in to fill up that space with other beautiful blessings in amazing ways.Let's pray.Heavenly Father, sometimes we see differences as stumbling blocks, but your grace tells us otherwise. Help us to be noticers of where your grace shines a light in the lives of those around us, and to embrace the differences we encounter. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

In this episode, James talks about something he hasn't addressed before: what happens when the communication tools everyone recommends simply don't work for your child.When James's nonverbal son, Lucas, couldn't physically use American Sign Language due to dexterity challenges, it felt like yet another failure in a long list of “solutions” that sounded good on paper but didn't work in real life. Instead of forcing Lucas to fit a system that wasn't built for him, James made a different choice. They changed the system.This episode explores how gesture-based communication evolved in their home, why being understood matters more than doing things “the right way,” and how connection, safety, and dignity often come before progress charts and programs.If you've ever worried you were doing it wrong, this conversation is for you.It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print.Follow Us On TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

Researchers at Stanford University conducted a decades-long experiment wherein Koko, a female gorilla, was taught American Sign Language.  The findings and the ethics of this experiment were then (and remain today) controversial.  Director Barbet Schroeder captures intimate footage of Koko, scholars, and her caretakers, leaving the viewer to be charmed by Koko and come to their own conclusions about whether a gorilla can and should be taught how to converse at a high level with humans. Join the Random Acts of Cinema Discord server here! *Come support the podcast and get yourself or someone you love a random gift at our merch store.  T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, and more! If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Barbet Schroeder's Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978). 

Magik Theatre invites families to get into the holiday spirit with their heartwarming stage adaptation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Nov. 22 through Dec. 24. Tickets range from .50 to .50, with various showtimes. A pre-show party in the park in partnership with Hemisfair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, and includes holiday music, themed activities, treats, and “Peanuts” photo ops. Magik Theatre is located at 420 S. Alamo St. in San Antonio. To buy tickets, or for more information on special performances for American Sign Language, Sensory- Friendly, or Pay What You Wish, visit https://www.magiktheatre.org.Article Link

Send us a textIn this episode of the Brandon T. Adams Audio Experience, I sat down with Kristy Whilden, author of Alice's Colorful New World, founder of Hands Up Silent Theater, and a powerful advocate for the Deaf community. What began as a devastating diagnosis that stripped away her identity as a music teacher became the catalyst for a mission that's impacting families, children, and schools around the world.Kristy opens up about the moment she learned she was losing her hearing, the depression that followed, and how she rebuilt her life with a new sense of purpose. Today, she's on a mission to create equal, inclusive theater experiences for both Deaf and hearing audiences while sharing the true origin story of American Sign Language through her new children's book, Alice's Colorful New World!In this episode we talk about:How Kristy went from music teacher to losing her hearingThe emotional journey of identity, loss, and rediscoveryThe creation of Hands Up Silent Theater and its missionWhy typical interpreted theater isn't truly “equal access”The real, incredible history behind the birth of American Sign LanguageKristy's goal to sell one million books to support the American School for the Deaf

College can feel overwhelming for students with ADHD, but support exists. In this episode, I talk with Hannah Choi—executive function coach and communications specialist at Beyond Booksmart. Hannah shares her personal ADHD story and practical tools to help college students build independence, manage their time, and advocate for what they need. From study strategies that actually work to understanding accommodations, we unpack how to set students up for a smoother transition into college.Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, you'll walk away with actionable strategies. We also explore gap years, what colleges are required to provide under ADA, and how executive function coaching builds confidence beyond academics.Meet Hannah Choi Hannah Choi, MA, is an executive function coach and Communications and Engagement Specialist at Beyond Booksmart. She helps college students and adults strengthen time management, task initiation, and self-advocacy skills. Hannah hosts the Focus Forward podcast, leads webinars, and facilitates motivation and accountability programs. She holds degrees in Psychology and American Sign Language from the University of Rochester and a Master's in Education from UC Santa Barbara. Hannah lives in Connecticut with her family. Episode Highlights [0:00] What studying really looks like with ADHD [2:26] Hannah's ADHD discovery and coaching path [11:09] Study strategies that build self-regulation [13:37] How to start practicing self-advocacy [15:52] Accommodations: from 504 to college [21:06] Top executive function skills before college [23:38] Managing all that “free time” [26:33] Building independence (without overparenting) [29:55] The case for gap years and transition programs [35:41] How EF skills impact life after graduation [38:50] Getting unstuck: motivation + task initiation [46:35] Final takeaway: it's never too late to change Connect with Hannah Choi:Instagram: @beyondbooksmartcoaching Website: https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/ Focus Forward Podcast: https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast Thank you for tuning into "SuccessFULL with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD.

Shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, his administration stopped having American Sign Language interpreters translate at White House press briefings for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. A federal judge has ruled that this violated federal law, and ordered the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters so the deaf and hard of hearing communities would have access to the information being put out by the federal government during White House press briefings.Glenn discusses this new federal court ruling designed to prevent the White House from keeping the deaf community in the dark about what the federal government is up to. Follow Glenn on Substack: https://glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, his administration stopped having American Sign Language interpreters translate at White House press briefings for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. A federal judge has ruled that this violated federal law, and ordered the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters so the deaf and hard of hearing communities would have access to the information being put out by the federal government during White House press briefings.Glenn discusses this new federal court ruling designed to prevent the White House from keeping the deaf community in the dark about what the federal government is up to. Follow Glenn on Substack: https://glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have kids or grandkids? Learn all about TickTalk 5, the latest smartwatch for kids. We're joined by Vivian Gong, President & Co-Founder of the companyTech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber MondaySpeaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, plus other gaming laptops and AI-powered Windows 11 PCsDiscover how “Sign-Speak” provides automated American Sign Language recognition and transcription to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals – when I interview the AWS-back startup CEO Yami PayanoThank you to Visa, Norton, and Sandisk for your support!

Hot on the heels of Episode 40 (American Sign Language with Aidan Elliott-McCrea), I can release a special episode of ALILI, showcasing the audio edition of my new book! 'Why Q Needs U: A history of our letters and how we use them' was published on October 2nd, before which I undertook both its writing and its narrating as an audiobook. For this special, I've been given the first chapter of that audiobook (Chapter A) to share with you. It kicks off the story of the alphabet in Egypt, then takes you as far as the islands of Greece. The full audiobook is widely available on popular platforms like Spotify and ⁠Audible⁠. If you give it a listen, do let me know! Official link to the book here: ⁠https://geni.us/WhyQNeedsU⁠ More info and reviews here: ⁠https://dannybate.com/book/⁠ Support the language-loving mission by joining the ALILI Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ALanguageILoveIs⁠⁠⁠ Host: Dr. Danny BateMusic: Acoustic Guitar by William KingArtwork: William Marler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's fine to tell someone they look like someone else, but just do it once. Repeatedly yelling "You look like [insert person here]" is just perplexing and no one knows how to respond. Concurrently, sports fans love to dub things the "catch/dunk/play of the year" REALLY early in the season. Are we just assuming everything else will be a dud? Plus, we wonder how things would be if we had Pokemon trainer encounters in real life. And Joey has started a new rec basketball league and had an interesting first game. He also tries to teach Sean a few new American Sign Language words, but he mixed up a couple. What a dork!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sports-r-dumb/donations

The ALILI podcast has reached forty episodes! As a fitting start to this fourth decade of language love, we have a first for the show: its first sign language. It was a privilege for me to talk to Aidan Elliott-McCrea, an expert linguist and online etymologist (through ⁠Word Family Friday⁠), about not just American Sign Language but sign languages in general. Our conversation begins with addressing misconceptions about sign languages (there isn't just one!), and moves on to the features of ASL that Aidan particularly likes.Support the language-loving mission by joining the ALILI Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ALanguageILoveIs⁠⁠Transcript (automatically generated) available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m5gw2ewkXN3uUEnYI-yszmLqiugG7v2w5fDEHXK_9-s/edit?usp=sharingAidan's etymological website: ⁠https://www.aidanem.com/pages/word-families-overview.html⁠Aidan's own Patreon: https://patreon.com/aidanemAidan's recommendations for reading:Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction by Clayton ValliSign Language and Linguistic Universals by Wendy Sandler and Diane Lillo-MartinEveryone Here Spoke Sign Language by Nora Ellen GroceHost: Dr. Danny BateGuest: Aidan Elliott-McCreaAudio Mixing and Mastering: Jeremiah McPaddenMusic: Acoustic Guitar by William KingArtwork: William Marler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lionel dives deep into the post-debate landscape, dissecting what makes a moment "YouTube worthy", and marveling at the vital role of facial expression and tone in American Sign Language. We revisit legendary viral moments, like the BBC's "Wrong Guy" interview. The show also explores serious forensic questions surrounding high-profile cases, such as the Charlie Kirk autopsy and the evidence in the Epstein case, and delves into the surprising world of horrifying smells in surgery and at the medical examiner's office. Plus, Lionel rambles with callers on everything from Chicago bar pizza and the best parts of flying a Blackhawk helicopter to ridiculous tax laws and obscure legal charges. It's Ventilation Friday—tune in to share your genius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel eviscerates the concept of the American political "debate," rejecting the recent candidate event involving Sliwa, Cuomo, and Mamdani "Kabuki theater" and a "complete and total waste of absolute time". He exposes the media for "blatantly obvious" bias and reveals the true motivations driving political races: ego, power, fame, and money. Dive deep into political chaos, dissecting controversial proposals like "free buses" and defunding the police, and exploring what Curtis Sliwa must do next to win, including wearing his signature red beret for a "YouTube viral moment". But the show truly thrives on unpredictability—from analysis of viral moments and American Sign Language to serious forensic questions (Epstein, Charlie Kirk autopsy) and horrifying smells at the medical examiner's office. It's "Ventilation Friday," where calls range from Chicago bar pizza and flying a Blackhawk helicopter to a chilling, tense exchange with a caller detailing a decade-long murder ideation for perceived "justice". Tune in to share your genius and never wonder "what the heck is going on here" again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLIPPI'S BIG DINO ADVENTURE is a fantasy adventure movie on Netflix based on the popular TV programs for young children. Blippi is an adult with a childlike curiosity and lively personality who teaches young children about things like American Sign Language, cooking, crafting, science, math, and more. Blippi wears a blue and orange cap and sneakers. orange glasses, blue shirt, orange suspenders, and an orange bow tie. In BLIPPI'S BIG DINO ADVENTURE, Blippi and his friend, Meekah, travel to a park where one can explore, hike, climb, learn, and observe live dinosaurs. They run into their friend, Asher, who gives them a mission to help him find some lost dinosaur eggs.

It's the first day of fall , or as some people weirdly call it, "autumn". We get into the dread of seasonal depression as the days get shorter and share a truly chaotic story after Dan decided to seal the entire driveway by himself. Shoutout Bucky.We finalize our road trip to Akron, Ohio, to hopefully podcast on the Goodyear blimp! We're a little concerned about the passenger rules apparently. We also had to get a few things off our chests, from the bizarre rise of AI-generated podcasts to an update on that podcaster who fakes their numbers and somehow landed a Spotify deal. To prove we're still a sports podcast, we talk about the return of the Women's Professional Baseball League and read off a list of the wildest names in college football, including "General Booty" and "Dude Person". We wrap it all up with a great story about NFL player DK Metcalf, who learned American Sign Language to connect with the deaf community and trash-talk his opponents on the field.

Join the Prevention and Eductaion team as they learn and discuss the history and origin of deaf schools, subtitles, and black American Sign Language!..Monica's Recommendations: Learning from/about people who are disabled. And the documentary Deaf President Now! by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim.Access the episode transcripts at the link below.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gChcQo-t0P88Fb5_a6ui0r33xGZJastu?usp=sharingAdvocacy Center Crisis Hotline (254) 752-7233 or (888) 867-7233.Follow us on Instagram at @ACCVC_Prevention to connect with us and for more great content!

When poet Raymond Antrobus was 6 years old, he learned he was deaf. His new memoir The Quiet Ear describes living in a world of in-betweenness, straddling intersections of race, class, hearing and deafness. In today's episode, Antrobus joins NPR's Mary Louise Kelly for a discussion that touches on his connection with the creative deaf community in London, his dad's DJ sets, and differences between British and American Sign Language.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

James Cech is an American Sign Language interpreter at Michigan Medicine. In that role, he facilitates communication between patients, providers and team members across a vast network of clinical settings. But what you may not know about him is what he does outside the clinic ... participating in community theater, musicals and other performances. And it's that type of work that actually informs and improves how he carries out his work with patients. Learn how in a fascinating conversation on latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesseca Banchy (@JessSAPHE⁩), the founder of Magnetic Soul Healing, activated her healing powers unexpectedly in 2022 after having a spiritual awakening. In 2021, she embarked on a holistic and spiritual journey shortly after beginning aerial dance and flexibility training. She dedicated her life to her physical, mental and spiritual health with a passion that led her to a spiritual awakening. Jesseca holds a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Legal and Medical Translation/Interpretation with a minor in Music, a Master's of Science degree in Nursing, she is a certified Pole Dance teacher and is currently obtaining a PhD in Metaphysical Sciences. Her native languages are English and Spanish. She speaks, writes and reads in both languages fluently. While in her undergraduate studies, she learned to speak basic level Portuguese and knows basic level American Sign Language. In 2023, she retired from her career as a Registered Nurse. She worked in this career for 6 years throughout the U.S. specializing in ER, Trauma & Medical ICU, Wound Care, Medical-Surgical and Cardiac units. She retired from bedside nursing to explore the natural, holistic, energetic and faith based pathways to healing. Also, to pursue a career in dance and expand as an entrepreneur. Jesseca has a natural gift in healing and is expanding on this gift to guide others to heal and find inner peace that is naturally within all of us.https://magneticsoulhealing.org

In this week's episode, Ken takes us on an unexpected journey that starts with a simple thought about colors—blue in particular—and leads us into a deeper conversation about the language we use to describe our experiences, especially those tied to the gospel. What happens when a culture doesn't have a word for a concept, like the Himba people and the color blue? How does that shape what we're even able to see or feel?Ken explores the limits and power of language, drawing on everything from Portuguese idioms to unique expressions in American Sign Language, and then connects it all to spiritual understanding. Are there gospel principles or divine experiences we simply don't have words for? And if so, how could that shape or even limit our faith? As Ken ponders the phrase “your days are known” from church history, he invites us to consider whether our spiritual vocabulary might be missing something essential.Tune in for a thoughtful and intriguing solo episode that will leave you questioning the words you use and the experiences you've never been able to fully describe. What divine truths might await if we open ourselves to concepts we can't yet name?Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast athttps://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

It's been a wild week on the legal front for former President Donald Trump and his administration, bringing a cascade of courtroom drama that's anything but routine. Right now, no case seems more pivotal than the hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, where all eleven judges—an extraordinary en banc session—are sizing up whether Trump actually had the authority to impose tariffs on foreign imports without Congress signing off. This stems from the consolidated lawsuits led by V.O.S. Selections and a coalition of twelve states, who claim the tariffs drowned their businesses in costs and snuffed out competition. Lawyers for both sides have traded blows, and judges appear skeptical of the administration's broad assertion of executive power. A permanent injunction has already blocked future tariffs, but Trump's team is fighting hard to overturn it, hoping the appeals court will side with the White House. The stakes here are sky-high, not just for trade policy but potentially for the limits of presidential power.Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, a lawsuit filed last Friday by a battalion of states accuses President Trump of unlawfully targeting gender-affirming care for minors, citing executive actions that closed clinics across California, New York, and Illinois. Hospitals are reportedly halting services in response to Trump's executive order. The coalition is challenging both the lawfulness and constitutionality of these actions, and the case has swept up top federal officials, including Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.The legal frenzy doesn't stop there. The National Association of the Deaf is suing Trump for axing American Sign Language services during federal briefings. Their case in Washington, D.C. is making waves, demanding interpreters be restored and arguing that removing them violates disability rights and foundational First Amendment protections.Immigration has also burst onto center stage in California, with the Trump administration urgently petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn a federal judge's ban on immigration stops. The judge's order, handed down in Los Angeles, said agents can't detain people solely based on their race or the language they speak. At the core of the dispute is a massive sweep of undocumented immigrants from June, now dubbed the “largest Mass Deportation Operation” in history. Pro-immigrant groups rushed to court, arguing the raids trampled on Fourth Amendment protections. The government, for its part, insists these restrictions threaten immigration enforcement and is hoping the Supreme Court lifts the ban on these operations soon.And for those tracking every legal twist, the Trump Administration Litigation Tracker is following nearly 300 active cases across the nation, from executive orders on birthright citizenship to bans on DEIA initiatives. As rulings drop and appeals climb toward the highest courts, the next few weeks will be decisive.Thanks for tuning in. Join us again next week for more updates—this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

Send us a textWelcome to Celebrate Creativity - Episode 427 -  Yesterday and TomorrowLet's get back to a brief look at American Sign Language - remember American Sign Language or ASL is the natural language of the deaf.It might be a good idea to review the five parameters of American Sign Language.  AslThey are Location: Where on the body the sign is made.Movement: The way the sign moves.Palm Orientation: Which way the hand is facing.Non-Manual Markers: Facial expressions and body movements.Handshape: The shape of the hand.Let's look at a few examples:Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Send us a textWelcome to celebrate creativity - episode 426 - Signing ShakespeareIn graduate school, I did a master thesis called Signing Shakespeare regarding interpreting the works of Shakespeare and Performance into American Sign Language for the deaf.  Now the problem is that the language of the paper was certainly appropriate for graduate School, but way over the head of the normal, average person - in other words the language was far too high falutin and made up of words almost guarantee to put you to sleep.  It did have some good ideas - but was far too boring.I liked the content of the paper, so I asked Gemini if it could help me adapt my thesis for a seventh grade reading level to make it more understandable.  I entered my request, and Gemini replied -Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Send us a textWelcome back to celebrate creativity - Episode 425 - From Stratford to London. Today, we're going on a very special Elizabethan journey, not into one of Shakespeare's plays, but into the writer's very own life - a life that was surprisingly simple. Who was the man who created all these amazing characters and stories? Where did he come from? And then we will look at his writings from using a fascinating form of communication.But first I want to tell you - very briefly - how I became interested in Shakespeare in a big way!One day - more years ago than I care to think - I got a telephone call to interpret for the recently built American Shakespeare Center - at that time the world's only exact replica of Shakespeare's original indoor theater, the Blackfriars.  This theater was built in my hometown of Staunton, Virginia, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Now   I had spent hundreds of hours doing rather tedious interpreting for the Deaf in the area, but this was the first time I had a chance to do something that was truly creative - and the pay was very good too. Well to make a long story short, I have interpreted all of Shakespeare's plays over the years in various cities and can now say that I have interpreted more Shakespearean plays into American Sign Language than any other person on the planet. And I am now working on an online course to teach other individuals the basics of interpreting a Shakespearean play.Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

What is a median? How about an interquartile range? Don't even get me started on how to define a p-value. These statistical concepts are hard to grasp for your average statistics student, but imagining how these types of definitions translate into American Sign Language is a whole other ballgame. That is the focus of this episode of Stats+Stories with special guest Dr. Regina Nuzzo. Dr. Regina Nuzzo is a freelance science writer and professor in Washington, DC. After studying engineering as an undergraduate she earned her PhD in Statistics from Stanford University. Currently, she's teaching statistics in American Sign Language at Gallaudet University, the world's only liberal arts college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Dr. Nuzzo is also a graduate of the Science Communication program at the University of California-Santa Cruz. Her science journalism specialties center around data, probability, statistics, and the research process. Her work has appeared in Nature, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Reader's Digest, New Scientist, and Scientific American, among others.

A Fountain Square encampment for people experiencing homelessness will close next month. There is still a large gap between what it takes to afford an average two-bedroom apartment in Indiana and the typical Hoosier renter's wage. Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval at the Brickyard 400 this weekend. The only American Sign Language interpreting program at a public university in Indiana will be cut as a result of a new policy in the state budget. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

In a poignant performance of Pilgrim: The Musical, Leisa stood before a special section for the Deaf and using American Sign Language expressively interpreted the performance. The musical, based on John Bunyan’s book The Pilgrim’s Progress about one man’s faith journey, was deeply moving, but so was Leisa’s delivery. When asked about her interpreting, Leisa said, “The reason I do Pilgrim and the reason I interpret is because the gospel should be accessible to everyone. And the Deaf are a group that is [largely] ignored.” She went on to say, “It’s heartbreaking because less than 2 percent of the Deaf worldwide have heard about Jesus.” Leisa uses her gift so the Deaf can know Jesus. Like Leisa, we’re called to use our gifts and abilities to be witnesses of God’s love and draw others to Jesus—to impact the world with the good news. The apostle Peter wrote, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10). These gifts include loving and praying for others (vv. 7-8). Whether you’re an encourager, a helper serving behind the scenes, a teacher, a speaker, a prayer warrior, or have another gift or ability, God can use you to serve others. Just ask. He’ll show you a way.

In this fun and eye-opening episode of The Tiberius Show, your host Tiberius Boy dives deep into the fascinating world of American Sign Language with special guest Alexa Triska, a professional ASL interpreter and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults).Alexa shares what it's like to grow up with deaf parents, how she became fluent in three languages, and why she chose to pursue a career in interpretation—despite initially resisting the idea. Together, they explore everything from the emotional art of facial expression in sign language to interpreting difficult phone calls, hilarious job moments, and what it really means to serve the Deaf community.Whether you're curious about ASL, passionate about inclusive communication, or exploring career options, this episode offers insights, inspiration, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the interpreting world.Topics Covered:•    What ASL interpreters really do (especially in video relay services)•    Growing up as a CODA and navigating multiple languages•    How ASL grammar differs from English•    Interpreting emotions, slang, and even yelling in sign language•    Cultural mediation and the difference between closed captioning and interpretation•    The challenges and joys of interpreting high-volume calls•    Certification, specialization, and job opportunities in the ASL field•    Why the demand for ASL interpreters is growing every year•    Leadership, service, and the importance of staying human behind the screenPlus: Math Corners, sign language jokes, her favorite games, and what Alexa wishes everyone knew about Deaf culture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Anabel Maler (University of British Columbia) about her musical upbringing as a flutist, her path to music theory, and her interest in learning American Sign Language. We also dive into her new book Seeing Voices, which discusses music making practices and musical experiences in various deaf communities. Seeing Voices: Analyzing Sign Language MusicAnabel's 2013 Music Theory Online articleAnabel's 2021 Music Theory Online article Timothy Chenette on aural skillsGet in touch with me at: hermusicacademia@gmail.com

About the Guest(s):Rachel Zemach is a deaf author and former educator with a passionate career centered around advocating for deaf students. Her profound experiences in mainstream education as a deaf teacher culminated in the writing of her book, "The Butterfly Cage: Joy, Heartache, and Corruption Teaching While Deaf in a California Public School," published in 2023. Rachel, who became deaf at the age of 10, is a strong proponent of positive deaf identity and sign language, striving to raise awareness about the challenges faced by deaf students in mainstream educational settings. She currently resides in Northern California.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of Think Inclusive, host Tim Villegas speaks with Rachel Zemach, a deaf author and former teacher, about her firsthand experiences educating deaf children within California's public school system. The episode dives deep into the themes of inclusion, identity, and the significance of tailored education for deaf students. With her book "The Butterfly Cage" as the backdrop, Rachel shares transformative insights from her decade-long teaching career and discusses the deep impacts of a strong deaf identity.Rachel Zemach highlights the pressing issues mainstream education faces when accommodating deaf students, pressing for educational systems that embrace American Sign Language and deaf culture. The conversation explores how a better understanding of communication barriers and the hiring of deaf professionals can promote a conducive learning environment. The potential of inclusive education systems and their ability to cater to a diverse learning community without trying to "fix" or change deaf students is a central theme.Complete show notes and transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/unveiling-the-deaf-experience-rachel-zemachs-identity-transformation-journey/ Key Takeaways:-Deaf Identity and Education: Rachel Zemach emphasizes the need for deaf children to be taught by deaf teachers or in environments that celebrate deaf culture and identity.-Sign Language and Communication: Schools should promote the learning and use of American ------Sign Language to foster inclusivity and understanding among deaf and hearing students.-Mainstreaming Challenges: Mainstream education often inadequately supports deaf students, emphasizing speech over sign language, leading to communication breakdowns and educational inequity.-Benefits of Deaf Schools: Deaf schools provide a unique environment where deaf children thrive, offering cultural identity, peer connection, and effective communication.-Systemic Changes: Implementation of resources, like certified interpreters and deaf educators, is crucial for creating supportive and inclusive educational settings.Resources:Rachel Zemach's Book: The Butterfly Cage https://rachelzemach.com/Thank you to our sponsor, IXL Learning: https://ixl.com/inclusive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at how to save money while still having fun this summer. Also, makeup artist Daniel Martin discusses how he is inspiring the next generation this Pride Month. Plus, Marlee Matlin and Shoshannah Stern come together for a new documentary, all in American Sign Language. And, the best sunscreen to use this summer.

Michael Calhoun talks with CEO Mona Jawad and COO Ayesha Kazi of ASL Aspire which is one of the new start up coming to St. Louis because of Arch Grants.

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful conversation with Veronica Rosenthal!Veronica (“Roni”) Rosenthal is a lifelong horsewoman from central Texas. Roni is a licensed speech language pathologist and a certified therapeutic riding instructor. Roni's speech therapy career has focused on serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. She took an off-the-beaten path in her field by becoming fierce advocate for signed languages. She is fluent in American Sign Language and provides horsemanship and riding instruction in ASL.Roni obtained her CTRI qualification from PATH international in 2019 and launched her equine business, Dark Horse Therapeutics, in 2020. She currently runs a ‘micro' equine-assisted therapy program in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching, Roni studies equine bodywork modalities and carries a small caseload of equine clients. Roni has a particular interest in equine dysphagia (chewing and swallowing disorders) from her training as a speech pathologist. To learn more, kindly visit:Website: https://darkhorseslp.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/darkhorse_slp/FB: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dark-Horse-Therapeutics-61551235773464/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

Students from Wenatchee and Eastmont High are teaming up for a unique performance of “Sign Idol,” using American Sign Language to interpret songs from hit films like Barbie and Wicked. But this collaboration is about more than music, it’s a celebration of Deaf culture, community, and the power of expression beyond words.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick! This week on Decorating the Set, Part 2 of our 2 part series focusing on Real Estate and Staging Homes. This week's focus will be on Real Estate and the things Sellers can do to sell their homes for top dollar!  Joining us this week is Charlie Homet, the co-founder of the New York-based real estate brokerage firm, Archpoint Advisory. In addition to co-founding one New York's leading real estate brokerage firms, Charlie is also a long time friend of Beth's going back to their earliest theater days! Join the Decorating the Set Community by subscribing to our Official Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/decoratingthesetpodcast)! Interact with Beth, Caroline, Producer Mike, and all of the DTS listeners! GUEST BIO: CHARLIE HOMET AND ARCHPOINT ADVISORY A seasoned 24-year veteran, Charlie spent 18 years as a top broker at Halstead Property and another 4 years with Compass prior to founding Archpoint Advisory. He is at the forefront of modern brokerage, combining deep personal knowledge and experience with cutting-edge technology and analysis to best serve his clients. He provides high-touch, white-glove advisory and brokerage services to buyers, sellers, developers, and landlords. Charlie co-chaired the Development Fund for his daughter's school and currently serves on the Board of his condominium. For six years he served as a Trustee on the Board of the Little Red and Elizabeth Irwin School (LREI) in Greenwich Village. Charlie and his family actively support the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, the NY Center for Children, and the UN World Food Program. Through his work with the deaf community, Charlie is fluent in American Sign Language. A New York City resident for 42 years, Charlie has lived all over the city. He and his wife and daughter currently reside in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Archpoint Advisory is a leading New York-based real estate brokerage firm, advising clients on the sale, purchase, or leasing of their largest assets. Our mission is to provide the highest level of care and professionalism and build meaningful, lasting relationships in the service of our client's long-term success. Named a "Best in New York" by the Wall Street Journal and RealTrends, we are personable, high-touch, data-driven professionals who, above all, value communication and collaboration with our clients. When you work with us, your best interests are always paramount. We pride ourselves on being ethical and transparent throughout every stage of the process. As longtime New Yorkers with 72 years of combined real estate industry experience, we understand New York City deeply and can offer unique insights into any neighborhood. This local market expertise, paired with our top-notch communication skills, tireless work ethic, and strong problem-solving capabilities, has led to over $550 million in sales and hundreds of satisfied clients across all property types and price points. Follow Archpoint Advisory on Instagram: @archpointadvisory Archpoint Advisory's Website:  https://archpointadvisory.com/  ### For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story. Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood's magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are. ### Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media:  Instagram: @bethkushnick Twitter: @bethkushnick Website: BethKushnick.com Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE! Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media: Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline Website: PodClubhouse.com ### Credits: "Giraffes" by Harrison Amer,

Portland’s Third Angle New Music will debut a new commissioned piece at its upcoming show on April 16 at OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium. The composition, called “Spheres,” was written for percussion quartet and three American Sign Language performers. Deaf and hard of hearing audience members can experience the program through haptic vests that translate the sound from the instruments music into physical vibrations. The vests were developed by local nonprofit CymaSpace, which aims to make arts and culture performances accessible to Portlanders who are deaf or hard of hearing. Sarah Tiedemann is the artistic director of Third Angle. She joins us to talk about the new show and accessibility in the arts. 

This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What happens when a sign language teacher drops deep wisdom, witty moments, and some poop jokes all in one conversation? You get this episode! Join us as we sit down with Melanie Cockrell — high school ASL and computer science teacher from New Haven, Michigan — to explore what it really means to teach American Sign Language in today's tech-savvy classrooms. From the misconceptions of ASL to how tech tools like Flipgrid (RIP) and ASLdeafined help students express themselves without the stage fright, Melanie brings clarity and passion to a language often misunderstood. Bonus: you'll find out how body language is basically punctuation in ASL and why Melanie signs at graduation... even when no one asks her to. If you've ever wondered how educational technology meets a visual language — or just want to hear a teacher talk about “having the runs” with a straight face — this episode is for you. About Melanie Cochrill Melanie is finishing her 20th year of teaching. She has taught at every level from kindergarten through college, and charter, parochial, and public schools. She currently teaches ASL and Computer Science classes in person at New Haven High School, in New Haven, Michigan, and online for Michigan Virtual. Melanie and her husband of over 20 years have 4 children ranging from tenth grade down to second grade, and three little kittens they adopted. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech could ensure every conversation can be fully understood, regardless of the participants' hearing abilities. Munder is joined onstage by ASL interpreter Christan Hansen and TED's Hasiba Haq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Stephen Wolfram OpenAI now serves 400M users every week Nvidia's Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech's A.I. Boom Amazon announces AI-powered Alexa Plus Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work AI 'inspo' is everywhere. It's driving your hair stylist crazy. Nvidia launches Signs, a new AI platform to teach American Sign Language and create a validated dataset for sign language learners and ASL app developers Here's How Four Major Newsrooms Are Using AI Google sued by Chegg over AI Overviews hurting traffic and revenue Perplexity wants to reinvent the web browser with AI—but there's fierce competition Perplexity releases a censorship-free variant of Deepseek R1 To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's "AI for sweatshops" demo goes viral Grok 3's "sexy mode" Grok 3 appears to have briefly censored unflattering mentions of Trump and Musk When Your Last Name Is Null, Nothing Works Nebraska Man Struggles to Change Daughter's Name From 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' Touch grass Bracket City Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Wolfram Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT get.stash.com/machines canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit

Interview with Stephen Wolfram OpenAI now serves 400M users every week Nvidia's Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech's A.I. Boom Amazon announces AI-powered Alexa Plus Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work AI 'inspo' is everywhere. It's driving your hair stylist crazy. Nvidia launches Signs, a new AI platform to teach American Sign Language and create a validated dataset for sign language learners and ASL app developers Here's How Four Major Newsrooms Are Using AI Google sued by Chegg over AI Overviews hurting traffic and revenue Perplexity wants to reinvent the web browser with AI—but there's fierce competition Perplexity releases a censorship-free variant of Deepseek R1 To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's "AI for sweatshops" demo goes viral Grok 3's "sexy mode" Grok 3 appears to have briefly censored unflattering mentions of Trump and Musk When Your Last Name Is Null, Nothing Works Nebraska Man Struggles to Change Daughter's Name From 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' Touch grass Bracket City Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Wolfram Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT get.stash.com/machines canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit

Interview with Stephen Wolfram OpenAI now serves 400M users every week Nvidia's Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech's A.I. Boom Amazon announces AI-powered Alexa Plus Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work AI 'inspo' is everywhere. It's driving your hair stylist crazy. Nvidia launches Signs, a new AI platform to teach American Sign Language and create a validated dataset for sign language learners and ASL app developers Here's How Four Major Newsrooms Are Using AI Google sued by Chegg over AI Overviews hurting traffic and revenue Perplexity wants to reinvent the web browser with AI—but there's fierce competition Perplexity releases a censorship-free variant of Deepseek R1 To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's "AI for sweatshops" demo goes viral Grok 3's "sexy mode" Grok 3 appears to have briefly censored unflattering mentions of Trump and Musk When Your Last Name Is Null, Nothing Works Nebraska Man Struggles to Change Daughter's Name From 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' Touch grass Bracket City Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Wolfram Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT get.stash.com/machines canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT expressvpn.com/twit

In this episode, Mikah Sargent is joined by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge to discuss NVIDIA's work on an AI platform for American Sign Language and her review of the Skylight Calendar Max. Zac Hall of 9to5Mac talks about the new iPhone 16e, and Scott Stein of CNET discusses the end of the Humane AI Pin. - NVIDIA is collaborating with the American Society for Deaf Children and creative agency Hello Monday to develop Signs, an online platform that uses AI to help people practice and understand American Sign Language. The platform aims to create a validated dataset to account for variations in signing and provide real-time feedback to learners. - Jennifer reviews the Skylight Calendar Max, a 27-inch digital touchscreen display for managing family schedules. She finds the AI-powered Sidekick feature, which can parse various data formats to create calendar events, to be incredibly useful and a potential glimpse into the future of AI in smart home devices. - Zac Hall discusses the newly announced iPhone 16e, which replaces the iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14. Priced at $599, it offers a modern design with Face ID and an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence features, making it a compelling upgrade for those with older iPhones. - The Humane AI pin is being sold to HP for $116 million, and users will lose access to its services on February 28th, 2025, with no recourse or refunds for most customers. Scott Stein shares his experience reviewing the AI pin, its shortcomings, and his thoughts on the future of AI-augmented devices and their relationship with smartphones. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Zac Hall and Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

In this episode, Mikah Sargent is joined by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge to discuss NVIDIA's work on an AI platform for American Sign Language and her review of the Skylight Calendar Max. Zac Hall of 9to5Mac talks about the new iPhone 16e, and Scott Stein of CNET discusses the end of the Humane AI Pin. - NVIDIA is collaborating with the American Society for Deaf Children and creative agency Hello Monday to develop Signs, an online platform that uses AI to help people practice and understand American Sign Language. The platform aims to create a validated dataset to account for variations in signing and provide real-time feedback to learners. - Jennifer reviews the Skylight Calendar Max, a 27-inch digital touchscreen display for managing family schedules. She finds the AI-powered Sidekick feature, which can parse various data formats to create calendar events, to be incredibly useful and a potential glimpse into the future of AI in smart home devices. - Zac Hall discusses the newly announced iPhone 16e, which replaces the iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14. Priced at $599, it offers a modern design with Face ID and an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence features, making it a compelling upgrade for those with older iPhones. - The Humane AI pin is being sold to HP for $116 million, and users will lose access to its services on February 28th, 2025, with no recourse or refunds for most customers. Scott Stein shares his experience reviewing the AI pin, its shortcomings, and his thoughts on the future of AI-augmented devices and their relationship with smartphones. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Zac Hall and Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

In this episode, Mikah Sargent is joined by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge to discuss NVIDIA's work on an AI platform for American Sign Language and her review of the Skylight Calendar Max. Zac Hall of 9to5Mac talks about the new iPhone 16e, and Scott Stein of CNET discusses the end of the Humane AI Pin. - NVIDIA is collaborating with the American Society for Deaf Children and creative agency Hello Monday to develop Signs, an online platform that uses AI to help people practice and understand American Sign Language. The platform aims to create a validated dataset to account for variations in signing and provide real-time feedback to learners. - Jennifer reviews the Skylight Calendar Max, a 27-inch digital touchscreen display for managing family schedules. She finds the AI-powered Sidekick feature, which can parse various data formats to create calendar events, to be incredibly useful and a potential glimpse into the future of AI in smart home devices. - Zac Hall discusses the newly announced iPhone 16e, which replaces the iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14. Priced at $599, it offers a modern design with Face ID and an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence features, making it a compelling upgrade for those with older iPhones. - The Humane AI pin is being sold to HP for $116 million, and users will lose access to its services on February 28th, 2025, with no recourse or refunds for most customers. Scott Stein shares his experience reviewing the AI pin, its shortcomings, and his thoughts on the future of AI-augmented devices and their relationship with smartphones. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Zac Hall and Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech could ensure every conversation can be fully understood, regardless of the participants' hearing abilities. Munder is joined onstage by ASL interpreter Christan Hansen and TED's Hasiba Haq. (Made in partnership with Intel) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech could ensure every conversation can be fully understood, regardless of the participants' hearing abilities. Munder is joined onstage by ASL interpreter Christan Hansen and TED's Hasiba Haq. (Made in partnership with Intel)

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech could ensure every conversation can be fully understood, regardless of the participants' hearing abilities. Munder is joined onstage by ASL interpreter Christan Hansen and TED's Hasiba Haq. (Made in partnership with Intel)

Jisel Soleil Ayon (Hamilton's Philip Tour) is here for two fun, authentic, and very honest episodes. Jisel grew up watching old musicals and performing as a kid but then she hit college where they do the ridiculous thing of making teenagers pick a major?! Insanity! While Jisel loved performing, she also wanted a job where she could make a living, so she took her passion for American Sign Language and studied speech pathology and speech therapy. During her second semester, she was cast as Daniela in In the Heights and everything changed. She switched schools, focused on performing, and her career has been thriving since she graduated. Jisel speaks very candidly about her initial apprehension towards Hamilton, her unexpected casting as a standby for the Schuyler sisters, and how being on tour as an offstage cover can actually be very lonely, especially for a self described "extroverted extrovert." /// Jisel's Linktree Mixed in the Arts Podcast Mixed in the Arts on Patreon /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps