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July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

Sunshine 2.0: Life on Earth in ASL/English in Edgewater, Maryland

SAVE THE DATE:

AUGUST 15, 2019 | 2:00 – 3:15 PM

Don’t miss out on your chance to see Sunshine 2.0 perform Sunshine 2.0: Life on Earth in ASL/English at Anne Arundel County in Edgewater, Maryland at the AACPL – Edgewater Community Library!

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IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
Blue background with white border.

In the middle is a yellow background with an image of the Sunshine 2.0 Theatre troupe standing together with their arms overlapping each other. To the left of the photo is the Sunshine 2.0 logo.

TEXT DESCRIPTION (from top to bottom):

SUNSHINE 2.0
LIFE ON EARTH

Anne Arundel County Public Library
@EDGEWATER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037
THURS, AUG 15, 2019 | 2:00 – 3:15 PM

Join us for an interactive sign language and spoken English play about a team of scientists who must save the Earth from an evil blob! Enjoy ASL Poetry, dance, sign-mime, songs, and storytelling.

Underneath the blue background, the text states:
Accessibility Services: For specific accessibility needs, please contact Edgewater Community Library at (410)-222-1538.

To the right of the accessibility statement are four logo images: Maryland DCDL, Maryland State Library, Anne Arundel County Public Library, and RIT – National Technical Institute for the Deaf

On the very bottom it states our contact information:
Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library
Website – http://bit.ly/MarylandDCDL.
Social Media- Facebook, Instagram and Twitter icons followed by @MarylandDCDL.

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

Local man leads effort to expand deaf-owned businesses

Pic of dominac lacy

For one group of entrepreneurs, technology may be the great equalizer.

Deaf people across the country are more likely to be unemployed, not get hired and either leave or lose a job due to discrimination, but Charlottesville’s Dominic Lacy says new technologies are leveling the playing field.

Lacy is the chief innovation officer for Communication Service for the Deaf, the nation’s largest deaf-led social impact organization. He also leads the Austin, Texas-based nonprofit’s social venture fund, which acts as an incubator for deaf persons starting up their own businesses and supports businesses that focus on hiring deaf persons.

Read the rest of the story at https://www.dailyprogress.com/business/local-man-leads-effort-to-expand-deaf-owned-businesses/article_72e008b6-1678-54b4-a1c4-50b6671f3bea.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share.

July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

Netflix’s Dance Movie ‘Feel the Beat’

After two years of auditioning, Deaf and non-Deaf roles, Shaylee began to wonder if she’ll be something more than a cameo. While she is grateful for the opportunities, Shaylee and I had regular conversations about how slow Hollywood is when it comes to minorities. Shortly afterward, Shaylee read for a new role, she noticed… “So many lines!” Her eyes lightened up. One audition after another and one callback after another, Shaylee booked her dream role!

We are so proud to announce that Shaylee is in Netflix’s dance film “Feel the Beat.” This wouldn’t have been made possible without Netflix and the production company’s belief in casting a young, authentic Deaf actress to play as a Deaf dancer. And we mustn’t forget the writers for bringing Shaylee’s character into existence. Now, Shaylee believes she’ll be the second Deaf superhero (go @laurenridloff ) and wants to do a comedy next. ? When you see it, you believe it.

For more information: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/sofia-carson-netflix-dance-movie-feel-the-beat-1203280702/

Note: announcement posted by parents Sheena McFeely and Manny Johnson via Facebook. Article only mentions Shaylee Mansfield by name, nothing more. Nevertheless, Netflix has been paving the way for greater inclusion.