March 5, 2012 3:17 PM
From the disney blog: Some very exciting events are taking place this month in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, so here’s the inside scoop on a few things I suggest you keep on your radar.
As Betsy announced in February, SIGNin’ in the Street, an event celebrating creativity in the deaf community – in the arts, in technology and in society – will be March 17-18, at the Downtown Disney District. A close friend has given me some exposure to the beautiful language of signing, and I am truly inspired and amazed. It wil be wonderful to bring awareness to a culture and a language with such a rich and interesting history, with so much to offer. I’m truly looking forward to this special weekend!I am especially excited about the American Sign Language (ASL) “I Love Mickey” tee – going to have to get one of those!A couple other things to watch out for… Academy Award-winning actress and author Marlee Matlin will be available to sign copies of her memoir, “I’ll Scream Later,” on March 18, from 1:45-2:45 p.m. We will also have Disney Consumer Products artist Mary Rappazzo on hand to sign a special deluxe print featuring Mickey Mouse and ASL, March 17, from 1-3 p.m. and March 18, from 2:30-4 p.m. Both of these events will take place near the merchandise kiosk located adjacent to ESPN Zone.
Details on this event are still being finalized, so be sure to check out ArtofDisneyParks.com for information. Hope to see you out there!
I really love the first design -
Jackie211
472.8 #260 3:37PM
I think I'm going to go. I need to brush up on my ASL for next semester of college. Thanks for sharing this. -
Bigdisneykid
264.2 #902 3:42PM
We just booked our trip down there for this event. I have an AA in Deaf Studies and amd going to school to be a teacher for the Deaf. Really looking forward to this. -
jessesgirl
20.9 #5077 4:22PM
I need to tell my sis about this!! She's fluent in ASL, she loves the deaf community! -
reinakim
221.5 #1367 3:48PM
I can't wait! We will be there all weekend -
Disneybird
173.1 #1994 4:51PM
Yeah im so happy for this. Thanks everyone! -
akmouser73
139.1 #2506 8:12PM
This is awesome. -
Dumbomom
308.3 #582 8:21PM