Category: ASL

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Say It Ain’t So Play (Philadelphia – July 2023)

Say It Ain’t So Play with ASL interpreters, July 20-22 at 7pm each day or July 23 at 3pm. Tickets are Pay What You Decide (PWYD). Play at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Philadelphia. See link below for more details.

Sandra killed her husband… Allegedly. Sandra’s sister, Renesha, is trying to ensure their legacy. Flying high, surrounded by darkness, and The Ancestors, these Walker women soon realize there is no extradition-free zone from family.

Intrigued? You should be!
Truly, Nikki’s play exists on its own level.

The cast itself is comprised solely with Black women. The play is bilingual with its use of English and American Sign Language (ASL). AND frankly, we’re challenging the classical play thought process.

This play was first presented in a workshop capacity for Philadelphia Fringe 2021 — staged (virtual) reading, minimal costume, in flux script — to allow the playwright and artistic team freedom to explore the work and allow a window into the process. Now, we bring you the fully-staged, re-invigorated piece.

Venue
Christ Church Neighborhood House
20 N. American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
More information and Pay What You Decide (PWYD) tickets  at https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/say-it-aint-so.
 
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ASL Cognitive Research Opportunity (Remote)

[Image Description for the flyer: The top of the flyer has a blue background and the outline of a brain with different shapes and patterns within. In the center of the first page, in white text with a green background reads “PARTICIPANTS NEEDED. Research participants needed for a study on a novel ASL-based measure of cognitive functioning.” Smaller text below in black with a white background reads “Are you Eligible? d/Deaf or hard of hearing, age 50+, fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). What are the study requirements? 1. Complete background survey (20 minutes). 2. Meet for interview through Zoom (60-90 minutes). Why should you participate? Compensation: $40 gift card. Participate in development of resources for deaf signers.” The bottom section of the page over a green background reads "TO PARTICIPATE: Scan QR code or click here to access study description and to complete eligibility screening or contact Erin Timperlake - Primary Researcher at ASLCogStudy@gallaudet.edu. Text box at bottom of page reads “Gallaudet University IRB Approval: IRB FY23-49”]

[copy of email here]

I am a PhD student at Gallaudet University currently recruiting participants for my dissertation project. The goal of the project is to explore a novel, American Sign Language (ASL)-based, brief cognitive assessment. To be eligible, you must be deaf or hard of hearing, age 50 or older, and be fluent in ASL. 

If eligible to participate, you will receive an email with a scheduling request to meet over Zoom for approximately 1-1.5 hours to complete study materials. Eligible participants who complete all study materials will receive a $40 gift card in exchange for their time.

If interested in participating, please follow the link to complete the eligibility survey. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete: https://gallaudet.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GhfeRie828mvpI 

Please direct any questions about the study to ASLCogStudy@gallaudet.edu. 

Thank you,

Erin Timperlake

ASL Cog Study Flyer (PDF Version, original flyer)