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New bourbon is first to put American Sign Language on bottle

First Bourbon to feature sign language on bottles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – It may be difficult to pinpoint an exact date, but bourbon was born sometime in the 18th century.

There may be a few gaps in its history, but the one thing that’s certain is that over 90% of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky and if it’s not made in the United States, it’s not bourbon.

If you ask the owner of one of Kentucky’s newest straight bourbon brands, everyone should be invited to the party.

The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing says nearly 700,000 Kentuckians, nearly 16%, are deaf or hard of hearing. The Indiana Association of Deaf serves as an advocate for more than 400,000 deaf and hard of hearing Hoosiers.

Read on at https://www.wave3.com/2025/04/23/new-bourbon-is-first-put-american-sign-language-bottle/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ3JytleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl55z6QEJXCgMsZV6c0pg85lSFOg2jxT_06yRWtI-NTilkV0-ccO6BOlRWo7_aem_gYWV7zfAgJGKuZHYL1aTDA&sfnsn=mo

 

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New documentary highlights Gallaudet’s role in the fight for the Americans with Disabilities Act

Tall man in middle in suit is Dr. I. King Jordan, Names of other 2 women on his sides for not known although familiar but names are not clear. All are marching from Gallaudet to the US Capitol during DPN march in 1988.

As a key player in the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Gallaudet’s campus was a natural choice for previewing a new documentary about the story behind the law. A screening of “Change, Not Charity: the Americans with Disabilities Act,” produced by the PBS series “American Experience,” was hosted by the Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center (SDDC) and the Center for Democracy in Deaf America (CDDA) on March 12. The event included a Q&A with writer/producer Chana Gazit, American Experience executive producer Cameo George, and director Jim LeBrect. 

Read on at https://gallaudet.edu/schuchman-documentary-center/new-documentary-highlights-gallaudets-role-on-the-road-to-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/?utm_campaign=Hi5&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9NN05HQ5rh6dtsJs39GBiE6IjCjfsPJMky-XeTIobtBz6z2ikoRwzb4swrpTk_BXsKwhChaRYkfpCl1lN2ia-tWUvMmQ&_hsmi=352994170&utm_content=352994170&utm_source=hs_email&fbclid=IwY2xjawJKfXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaZfa9UChjpOqK_dQHvtlCntLIeB7Zt3Pke94xSTK71IEMBy_Mv5ozly-Q_aem_IJaE8ajnjVXR2iMTJo4tRw&sfnsn=mo

A little more of the history can be found at https://gallaudet.edu/museum/history/the-deaf-president-now-dpn-protest/

 

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Signing (ASL) Santa events (various dates and locations)

DAD Note: DHCC will have a local signing Santa north of Philadelphia area on Dec. 22.  There are two other signing Santa events that can be reached by videophone.   All 3 options are below.

Join ASL Signing Santa at the Upper-Gwynedd Township Firehouse! Explore firetrucks, meet the firefighters themselves, Signing Santa and more! Sunday, December 22 2024 | From 1PM-3PM 660 Garfield Avenue West Point, PA 19486

If you would like to list yourself as an attendee you are welcome to here: https://forms.gle/ksRC6Bd3xYSRrJLJ9 , it is NOT required!

 

Signing Santa by ZP, ZVRS, Purple from 5-8pm CST on Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19. Call 877-507-2682

 

Sorenson's Signing Santa 2024 banner

 

Deaf Santa’s schedule
Call (907) 921-9300 during any of these times to talk to Deaf Santa in ASL:

Saturday, December 14
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 14
6 – 10 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 18
6 – 10 p.m. EST

Friday, December 20
6 – 10 p.m. EST

Calls with Deaf Santa are first come, first served. If Deaf Santa is talking to another kid when you call, leave a SignMail message and he’ll call back as soon as he’s free.

Source: https://sorenson.com/events/holiday-season-with-sorenson/?utm_campaign=112624-1529-vrs-holiday-events-community&utm_source=email&utm_medium=d365&utm_content=choose-the-best-time&utm_term=vrs&utm_affiliate=&utm_country-code=usa#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=334566c1-e928-4278-9255-c226c8f4ead0

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