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Thu, October 14, 2021

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

Are you a fan of science fiction/fantasy, graphic novels, or comic books? If so, this event is for you!

A LIVE event for Deaf and Hearing Communities:

Are you and/or your children, nieces, nephews, cousins, Godchildren, students, neighbors, or even friends fascinates with COMIC BOOKS?? If so, this event is just for you!

On Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 7p EST, Sistah Scifi will be hosting a VIRTUAL live event, where Thomas will be talking about his new upcoming comic book series HEDGE.

HEDGE is about “A Deaf teen exploring the world of magic in New York City as she is being hunted by a secret society of Witches who cover her power”.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided.

Click on the link below to register for this event:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sistah-scifi-author-talk-with-tw-conklin-tickets-187452805387

– Thanks to Deafinitions for sharing the news.

New York, August 19 – Deaf actress Sandra Mae Frank has joined NBC’s “New Amsterdam” as Dr. Elizabeth Wilder.

It is important to note that Frank is being added as a doctor, as many medical shows feature disabled actors as patients, but not as people who are helping others. Actors Rachel Handler, who is an amputee, and Matthew Jeffers, who is a little person, previously have been cast in roles as medical professionals. New Amsterdam overwhelmingly has been an example of best practices since Season 1, through casting authentically, including Lauren Ridloff and Eileen Grubba; working with consultants to ensure accurate storylines; and including conversations about diverse topics within the disability community.

Frank is a trained stage and film actor. Ever since she made her mark in Deaf West’s “Spring Awakening” on Broadway, she has been doing various projects from music videos, theater productions, films, and TV. She is also the production manager of Deaf Austin Theatre, a nonprofit theater company in Austin, Texas. Most recently Frank was featured on NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, performing a song in ASL.

Read the rest at https://www.respectability.org/2021/08/new-amsterdam-sandra-mae-frank.

ASL Captions for Disney+ Movies just launched via the Google Chrome Extension “SignUp”. This extension allows the user to have on-screen ASL signing alongside children’s movies on Disney+!!!

SignUp enables the viewer to switch on a movie and, simultaneously, a small pop-up window will appear with an interpreter signing in ASL!!! The movies that are currently available, with more to come, are: Moana, The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Despicable Me.

You can access the extension at: http://www.signupcaptions.com/

Screenshot below from Maine Hands and Voices