ASL Music Video 'Take Care' Jo Rose Benfield

VIDEO: #DeafTalent - Jo Rose Benfield perform songs in ASL music 'Take Care' by Drake Ft. Rihanna.



Deaf actress, Jo Rose Benfield from Texas shares the American Sign Language music video on YouTube.



"Take Care" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his 2011 album of the same name. The song features guest vocals from Barbadian recording artist Rihanna. This song is purely for ASL translation purposes.

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BuzzFeed - How To Make A Musical For The Deaf

VIDEO [CC] - How do you produce a musical when half the cast cannot hear the music?

NEW YORK CITY - BuzzFeed - This video shows how to make a musical for the Deaf. In this musical... most of the actors will never hear the music.

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Deaf West Theatre is a premiere theater company based in Los Angeles. They will be taking Spring Awakening to Broadway in autumn 2015.



Music: Spring Awakening - Licensed via Warner Chappell Production Music Inc.



Get tickets to Spring Awakening: http://broadway.com/shows/spring-awakening



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#DeafTalent Deaf Roles Are Meant For Deaf Actors

VIDEO [CC] - #DeafTalent - Hollywood, stop hiring hearing actors for Deaf roles. Deaf people have the right to represent themselves!



As a result of this #DeafTalent campaign, the world will have a much better understanding of the Deaf community’s standpoint on not allowing Deaf roles to be given out to hearing people. Many people do not realize that they have been oppressing Deaf actors for many years now.



We hope that this new awareness will also create many more job opportunities for Deaf people all over, both in front and behind the camera, as well as other places. We believe that this campaign will ignite many new discussions and ideas and help cause a shift in societal awareness. To activate this feature, press the "CC" button.

Huffington Post - The #DeafTalent hashtag began making waves after a NY Daily News interview with Catalina Sandino Moreno raised red flags in the Deaf community. Moreno, a hearing actress, was cast to play a Deaf woman in the leading role of her new film Medeas. But in the NYDN interview, it became clear that Moreno has had very little exposure to deafness or Deaf culture.

Over the past couple weeks, the #DeafTalent movement spread like wildfire across social media. Using this hashtag, members of the Deaf community publicly spoke out against the cultural appropriation of deafness in movies and TV. With so many talented Deaf/HoH performer working to catch their big break in Hollywood, it is inexcusable that hearing actors and actresses continue being cast for these roles.



Deaf parts belong to Deaf performers - people who understand the experience of hearing loss and can accurately portray Deaf characters. Just as blackface is not an acceptable way to depict a black character, having a non-Deaf actor pretend to be Deaf is irresponsible, unethical, and offensive... Read more: huffingtonpost.com/lydia-l-callis/lets-see-more-deaftalent-html



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ASL Music Video - Bruno Mars 'The Lazy Song'

VIDEO [CC] - This is an American Sign Language version of Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song” made accessible to native ASL users.

This ASL music video was created with a 100% Deaf cast and crew. All of the performers in this music video are also a part of Deaf West’s “Spring Awakening.” We did this out of love and support for #DeafTalent everywhere who are always in need of job opportunities in the entertainment industry.

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Directed & Edited by

Jules Dameron



Produced by

Nick Zerlentes



Director of American Sign Language

Kailyn Aaron-Lozano



Choreography by

Joey Antonio



Production Design by

Joshua Castille



Performers

Miles Barbee

Sandra Mae Frank

Amelia Hensley

Karla Gutierrez

Joshua Castille

Treshelle Edmond

Joey Antonio



http://www.julesdameron.com



This video is not monetized. We do not own any rights to Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song.”



Filmed in April 2015

Deaf Gay Man's Video Project 'I’m From Driftwood'

VIDEO [CC] - A Deaf man has shared his story of learning to embrace his identity, to encourage others to come forward.



Richard Mesich, from Portage, Indiana, shared his story via American Sign Language for LGBTQ video project "I’m From Driftwood"



Mr Mesich explained how he “felt like the only Deaf Gay in the world” after coming out and struggled to find a place where he could fit in.



He explained how he came out to his mother over instant messanger, saying: “Before my 21st birthday, I was talking to my mum on AOL instant messenger. We were talking and my mum asked me, ‘Are you gay? Are you interested in boys?’

“I was thinking and realized it is time for me to open up, so I told my mom, ‘Yes, I am gay.’



“She said, ‘Okay, that’s good I am happy to hear that from you. I knew you were gay since you were a little kid’.



He continued: “Years later, after college, I started dating. I dated a few guys on and off. It was good and enjoyable.



“I met this one person and he was hearing. We went out for dinner, and we could communicate a little but sometimes it’s hard with a hearing person. Mostly I would text on my phone to communicate.



“It was a very nice time, as he was very patient and understanding. But I realized that being Deaf and gay can be difficult with gay hearing people that I had dated.



“Sometimes they don’t understand about Deaf Culture or know about Deaf Culture. Also they don’t know that sign language is my first language. Some of them understood, but some of them didn’t fit in with Deaf culture.



“Comparing high school to where I am now, I used to feel lost and isolated. I didn’t know who I was.



“Now I feel confident, happy and know who I am. I’m comfortable with hearing and Deaf people, it doesn’t matter to me.



“Now I know who I am but I am not in a rush to look for love. All that matters are my family and friends who I enjoy being with.



“Whoever is out there will be very supportive and love who I am. I want it to be something that lasts.”



He added: “That’s the reason why I want to tell my story. If someone out there is Deaf and gay, I want them to know that there are other people who are Deaf and gay... Read more: pinknews.co.uk/2015/03/29/watch-deaf-gay-man-shares-his-journey-to-find-acceptance/

ASL Music Video 'Wrecking Ball' Rosina Mae

VIDEO [CC] - ASL Music Video: 'Wrecking Ball' By Miley Cyrus, starring Rosina Mae.

ASL Performance by Rosina Mae.

Directed by Adrean Mangiardi.

Cinematography by Bryan McCollough.

Assistant Director : Mark Levin.

Location Scout : Mark Levin.

http://mangiardifilms.com



Music video by Miley Cyrus performing Wrecking Ball. (C) 2013 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment - Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball

ISIS Using Sign Language To Recruit Deaf Terrorists

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - ISIS militants are using sign language to show that even people with disabilities can wage jihad for the Islamic State, a report said.



NEW YORK POST - In their latest recruitment video, titled “From Who Excused To Those Not Excused,” a pair of Deaf and mute fighters brandishing machine guns issued threats and urged Westerners to join their campaign of terror, NBC News reports.



The extremists claim to be working as traffic police in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which has become an ISIS stronghold in recent months. They are wearing black jumpsuits and military equipment fitted with handcuffs and ammunition as they speak about their desire to “slaughter” their enemies and radicalize others who will do the same.



Using both Arabic and English subtitles, the video begins with the statement: “We, the deaf and mute, direct our message to the Islamic world.”



“To the Muslims in Europe, both Arab and non-Arab, the way is open before you for you to come to the land of the Kilafah,” one of the militants continues, using sign language.

“The Islamic State is expanding…and we say to America, Britain, Italy and France, who have frantically mobilized against the Muslims, and we say to the rulers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar, who have allied with them…the Messenger said, ‘We have only come to you with slaughter,’ and we will surely come and slaughter you, by Allah’s permission.”



Alex Kassirer, a researcher at the global security firm Flashpoint Intelligence, says the video “represents an attempt by the group to recruit other physically or otherwise impaired individuals, as well as demonstrates the multifaceted responsibilities of those in its ranks,” according to NBC News. He added that it now proves “even traffic police in the Islamic State have a dual functionality, also serving in military roles.” ... Read more: http://nypost.com/2015/03/09/isis-using-sign-language-to-recruit-deaf-terrorists/



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Deaf Militants Releases ISIS Propaganda Video

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - The Islamic State media branch has released a new video for Deaf Muslims, calling for all disabled Muslims in Europe to join jihad.



Men claim to be Deaf brothers working as traffic police in Mosul, Iraq. They show off their job while urging European Muslims to go and fight and the fighters pledge to 'slaughter' Britain, America and their Arabian allies, at the end of the film they are shown firing missiles at Kurdish troops.



The Deaf militants has released a new propaganda video showing two Deaf fighters speaking in sign language and urging more Westerners to join the terror group.



The video is titled 'From Who Excused To Those Not Excused' - suggesting that disability is no excuse for not serving for ISIS.



In the five minute clip the two men, who are Deaf and brothers, are shown working as traffic police in Iraq's second city Mosul, which has been under ISIS control since last summer.

Speaking in sign language with English and Arabic subtitles, one of the men says: 'I am a deaf mute who works in the traffic police in the Islamic State with my brother Abu Abdur-Rahman.



'As for my message to the apostate peshmerga (Kurdish fighters) we will strike you soon, by Allah's permission. I am living in a land in which Allah's sharia is established.'



Wearing black jumpsuits, ammunition pouches and carrying what appear to be M16 assault rifles, the pair also speak about their desire to 'slaughter' their enemies including Britain, America, France and Italy, saying 'you will not stop our advance'... Read more with photos: http://dailymail.co.uk/news/article



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American Sign Language - Katy Perry's 'Firework'

VIDEO [CC] - American Sign Language - Katy Perry's 'Firework'



ASL Katy Perry's "Firework" (Hi Def) - Music Sign Language Video

ASL Performance Artist: Sherry Hicks and Catalene Sacchetti-Manganelli

Executive Producers: Wayne Betts Jr., Sherry Hicks

Producer: Azora Telford and Terrylene Sacchetti

Co-Directors: Terrylene Sacchetti, and Jules Dameron

Director of Photography: Ruan de Plessis

Story and Storyboard: Terrylene Sacchetti

Translation: Sherry Hicks and Terrylene Sacchetti

Editor: Bethany Guajardo and Terrylene Sacchetti

Green Screen Camera: Eric Hann

Featuring: Sherry Hicks, Catalene Sacchetti-Mangarelli, Mikayla Jauregui-Palmquist & Kaia Jauregui-Palmquist & Bebe, and the little four-legged one.

Shadowed Parents: Terrylene Sacchetti & Ruan de Plessis



Special Thanks: Electra Flink and Helen Garfinkle, Chris Held & Domingo Gaitan and their Bebe, the tiny spirit of a dog.



Artist statement: - This is for all those who have been and are bullied- may this inspire you to find courage and dialogue rather then bully!



This work is offered as a labor of love for all to take in and enjoy Katy Perry's "Firework". Thank you Katy Perry for writing this song of empowerment for all girls, women, and humans. Its my absolute my pleasure to set it on fire with American Sign Language and collaborate with Catalene, my inspiration, deafened koda "sister" who is an amazing young talent! In this piece Sherry Hicks features Catalene. Thanks everyone who worked on this project making it all possible! The expertise of the crew's talents is top notch and absolutely amazing. I'm grateful and honored to share this work with all of you. Enjoy this collaborative piece blending ASL and music constituting in what I call "musically inspired ASL storytelling". A few moments in time captured on high-quality film with the finest of artists creating every step of the way! Enjoy and let your eyes take in the beauty of A S L!



Best, Sherry ox 3/1/2013



Used for Educational Purposes Only 2013, Open Captioned.

Harlem Shake Deaf Asia Pacific Edition

VIDEO: Harlem Shake Deaf Asia Pacific Edition.



This is a colaboration between Deaf and hearing people from Asia Pasific. Music: Baauer's Harlem Shake

About 'The Harlem Shake' (Wikipedia):

The Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos.



The announcers at the Entertainer's Basketball Classic at Rucker Park will tell you that the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of "Al B" (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic that would do the dance upon request. Because of its founder, the dance was originally called the "albee" in Rucker and Harlem, but then later became known as the Harlem Shake. ... Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_shake_%28meme%29

Deaf Awareness: What Is It Like To Be DEAF ?

VIDEO [ASL/CC] - What is it like to be DEAF?



This vlog is to educate the hearing people and help spread the awareness about our Deaf Culture.

The vlog part two coming soon but If you have any stories to share what you or someone you know went through similiar experience and want to make a VLOG please contact us deffamiliavision@gmail.com - Def Familia.

Harlem Shake Studio Edition - Deaf Star Studios

VIDEO: Harlem Shake Studio Edition (Deaf Star Studios)



SONG NAME: Baauer's Harlem Shake



Recording Studio Version - http://www.deafstarstudios.com

About 'The Harlem Shake' (Wikipedia):

The Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos.



The announcers at the Entertainer's Basketball Classic at Rucker Park will tell you that the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of "Al B" (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic that would do the dance upon request. Because of its founder, the dance was originally called the "albee" in Rucker and Harlem, but then later became known as the Harlem Shake. ... Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_shake_%28meme%29

ASL Storytelling 'The Wizard of Oz'

VIDEO [ASL/CC] - The American Sign Language storytelling of 'The Wizard of Oz' by Deaf elementary school.



A short film in the American Sign Language storytelling of The Wizard of Oz was made by Eyes Alive!, an elementary school performing arts group at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.

The movie was shot over a couple of months on the school campus. Sharing this ASL storytelling video with families and friends.

Deaf Group Harlem Shake at RIT/NTID

VIDEO: Harlem Shake at National Technical Institute for the Deaf.



The Harlem Shake Masquers Drama Club. We have decided to dance as Harlem Shake for our performance! Deaf group can dance if they cant hear or can hear at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

About 'The Harlem Shake' Wikipedia: The Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos.



The announcers at the Entertainer's Basketball Classic at Rucker Park will tell you that the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of "Al B" (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic that would do the dance upon request. Because of its founder, the dance was originally called the "albee" in Rucker and Harlem, but then later became known as the Harlem Shake. ... Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_shake_%28meme%29

Deaf Donald The Silent Short Film

VIDEO [CC/SIGNED] - The documentary of 'Deaf Donald' the silent short film.



This is a love story about two lovers separated by a language barrier. Based on the Shel Silverstein's poem and infamous a cartoonist sign language pictures known of 'Deaf Donald', this silent short explores the absence of understanding- missed opportunities due to miscommunication.

Deaf Donald met Talkie Sue

But I Love You was all he could do.

And Sue said, "Donald I sure do like you."

But I Love You was all he could do.

And Sue asked Donald, "Do you like me too?"

But I Love You was all he could do.

"Good-bye then, Donald, I'm leaving you."

But I Love You was all he could do.

And she left forever and she never knew

That I Love You means I Love You!

'Deaf Donald' Filmmaker by Israel, 2006 Dir: Estee Nemeth

Committing Suicide Over Going Deaf and Blind

VIDEO [CC] - Deaf-Blind Awareness: Committing suicide over going Deaf and Blind.



The story of my progressive vision loss. What will I do when I become entirely blind?



Life has unbounded possibilities. There's no good reason to deny the opportunities that come your way as you grow out of your comfort zones.



Deafblindness may be the result of different etiologies. But there are many strategies for apapting to Deafblindness and being able to life to the fullest.



Many believe Deafblind means total deafness or blindness and this is often not the case.

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The two men, 45, from the Antwerp region were both born Deaf and sought euthanasia after finding that they would also soon go blind.



The pair told doctors that they were unable to bear the thought of not being able to see each other again.



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Gallaudet University Student Drug Bust

VIDEO: Gallaudet University student arrested on drug distribution charges.



The Washington Post - Police have arrested and charged a Gallaudet University student with intending to distribute drugs after authorities said they found two pounds of marijuana some baked into fudge and cookies in her dorm room on the Northeast Washington campus.



A D.C. Superior Court judge on Monday released Molly E. Sachs to a drug treatment center and ordered her to appear for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 31, according to online court records.



Sachs is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, a felony.

A university spokeswoman confirmed that Sachs is a student and said the school is cooperating with authorities. Statistics show that in 2011, the latest available, three students at the school for the Deaf were arrested on drug charges in dorms, and 147 were referred to campus judicial review for drug-related issues.



The school has about 1,100 undergraduates. D.C. police say in court documents that a school security officer had been notified by a resident assistant about a strong odor of marijuana from a dorm room... Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/gallaudet-student-arrested-on-drug-distribution-charges/2013/01/28/3d8e09d0-69a3-11e2-ada3-d86a4806d5ee_blog.html



ABC7 - A local college student from Gallaudet University is in big trouble Monday after police say she was busted with a huge stash of drugs that she intended to distribute it to others.



According to 31-year-old Molly Sachs' online resume, she is a senior at Gallaudet University with plans of graduating in May. She’s in a sorority and loves to do volunteer work. D.C. police say Sunday night they arrested her after a sizeable amount of marijuana, pills and cash were found in her dorm room.



Police allege she was dealing. According to court documents, a resident adviser called campus police after smelling marijuana coming from a dorm room... Read more: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/01/molly-sachs-gallaudet-university-arrested-for-allegedly-dealing-drugs-84577.html

Sarah Churman's New Book ‘The Joy of Hearing Rain’

VIDEO: Exclusive Interview: ‘Deaf’ Viral video star Sarah Churman talks her new book and "The Joy of Hearing Rain."



Sarah Churman first became known to the social media world in 2011 when the video of her hearing for the first time took the internet channels by storm. You may remember the video and the tears that it caused you at your work desk which captured the activation of Sarah’s hearing implants and her shock at hearing her own voice.



Two years later, after numerous television appearances and book signings, life on her Texas ranch with her husband Sloan and their two daughters has settled back into somewhat of a routine. Sarah published her first book, “Powered On The Sounds I choose to hear & the NOISE I don’t,” in the hopes of inspiring others with her positive outlook on life.

Talking with NMR, Sarah shared stories about her excitement over her book and her commitment to using her social media fame to create more awareness about the needs of the Deaf community... Read more: http://newmediarockstars.com/2013/01/deaf-viral-video-star-sarah-churman-talks-the-joy-of-hearing-rain-and-her-new-book-interview/



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One-Eyed Deaf Man Fights With The Syrian Army

RAW VIDEO: Exclusive Interview with One-Eyed Deaf fight along the Free Syrian Army.



The video clip was released by LiveLeak. This video was leaked by a member of the free syrian army.



A reporter interview with one-eye Deaf with sign language interpreter. When Asked why he is fighting, he answers that he fights for Allah and his people.

The original Video: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=602_1359035956



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Deaf Hunter Crawls From Forest After Accident

VIDEO: Deaf hunter crawls out of woods, survives serious leg injury after deer stand falls.



GREENVILLE, N.C. - Reporter interview with Joe, who is Deaf, tells his story of falling out of a tree and breaking his leg during a solo hunting trip. It took him 12 hours to crawl from the forest and another several to find aid.



Joe Liuzza got home alive, just barely. Through grit and determination, he was able to win his battle against nature and pull himself and his mangled leg out of a swamp following a hunting-related accident near Robersonville that turned into a 14-hour ordeal.

Liuzza, 47, was home temporarily from the hospital on Dec. 13 and feeling a little more relaxed as he recounted the details of his harrowing experience.



It was easy to see in his features and by the steel cage wrapped around his right lower leg, rods poking through the skin to hold the disconnected portions of his bones in place that he had been through a struggle that he and his wife, Delia, owner of The Tipsy Teapot in Greenville, would never forget.



She served as her husband's sign-language interpreter because Joe is Deaf... Read more: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130107/WIRE/130109796