Deaf Film Camp's ASL Song Goes Viral

VIDEO: Pharrell's "Happy" signing interpretations of popular songs becomes an online hit.



The video that pop up on Facebook and Twitter - the kids at Camp Mark Seven’s Deaf Film Camp which offers filmmaking instruction to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youths, came out with an inspiring music video that is an ASL interpretation of Pharrell’s “Happy” that going viral online communities.



This video is an American Sign Language interpretation of Pharrell Williams's "Happy." An expression of music in ASL composed by Rosa Lee Timm and Azora Telford.



The video was produced by a team of Deaf campers & staff from Deaf Film Camp 2014 at Camp Mark Seven. This video is displayed for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Performed by Rosa Lee Timm & Azora Telford

Pharrell Williams's "Happy"

ASL Interpretation



CAST

Rosa Lee Timm

Azora Telford



Campers

(coming soon)



Teachers

Bellamie Bachleda

Braam Jordaan

Bim Ajadi

Sophia Ballester

Tate Tullier

Wayne Betts Jr



Counselors

(coming soon)



Interpreter

Drisana Levitzke-Gray



EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (VIDEO)

Convo



VIDEO PRODUCER

Stacy Lawrence

Sophie Sok



EDITOR

Bim Ajadi



CINEMATOGRAPHER/CO-EDITOR

Wayne Betts, Jr.



VISUAL EFFECTS

Braam Jordaan



MAKEUP ARTIST

Sophia Ballester



VIDEO PRODUCTION CREW

Key Grip / Mentor for Campers

Bim Ajadi

Braam Jordaan

Bellamie Bachleda

Tate Tullier

Hunter Luther

Zhara Chauhan

Darren Drolsbaugh



Crew

Drisana Levitzke-Gray



Lifeguards

Erika Helm - Buckman

Eudore Robert Muhlbauer



VERY SPECIAL THANKS

Jarrod Musano

Lisa Dallos

Convo

Del Mar Interactives

National Technology Institute for the Deaf (NTID)

Gallaudet University

Gear Head Rentals

High10media

International Deaf Emergency

The Hollywood Reporter

The Utica Observer - Dispatch

Charmaine Hlibok & CM7 Board



© 2014 Mark Seven Deaf Foundation, Inc.

First Deaf Woman Crowns 'Miss Smiling Irish Eyes'

VIDEO: Allegheny County Crowns First Deaf “Miss Smiling Irish Eyes” The first Deaf woman to receive the honor in its 50-year history.



PITTSBURGH - It takes poise and dedication to earn the title of “Miss Smiling Irish Eyes.” Pittsburgh’s 50-year tradition continued Friday with the crowning of a girl who truly earned the honor. Irish eyes might be forgiven if they grow a little misty. When 17-year-old Maggie Donaldson is crowned “Miss Smiling Irish Eyes,” she’ll make history.



“At first I couldn’t believe it was really me,” she said. Maggie is the 50th to girl hold the title. But a more important number than that, she is the first one who was born Deaf. The girl from West Deer has earned the title.

“In order to win you have to be involved in the Irish community. You have to be of Irish descent,” Maggie says. “And then, you have to have good grades, you have to be very involved in everything and then you get picked.”



Maggie’s mother will never forget what she was told soon after her daughter was born. “She’ll never speak. You just heard her, she speaks wonderfully. She’ll never do well in school. She’ll have difficulty learning. And she hasn’t had any of those problems,” said Lilli Donaldson, Maggie’s mom.



“You know, I thought in the beginning there has to be and exception to the rule. And she’s it.”



Maggie is valedictorian of Deer Lakes High School, which she attends in the morning. She’s also a leader at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, where she spends each afternoon. ...Read more: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/15/allegheny-county-crowns-first-deaf-miss-smiling-irish-eyes/

Former NBA Player Runs Camp For Deaf Kids

VIDEO: Exclusive interview with former NBA player runs camp for Deaf kids.



HLN: Mike 'Stinger' Glenn spent 10 years in the NBA playing for teams like the Knicks and Hawks. Since retiring, Glenn has written a book and he makes appearances as a motivational speaker and a basketball analyst. Now, he's returning to the court as a coach and giving back to his own community in a big way.



HLN's Joe Carter sat down with Glenn to talk about his one-of-a-kind basketball camp, designed specifically for hearing impaired or Deaf kids.

For more informaton please visit http://www.hlntv.com/video/2013/02/10/mike-glenn-basketball-hearing-deaf-sports



Get Social with Mike Glenn Basketball Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

This non-profit organization is the Nations First Basketball Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Athletes ages 14 to 18 attending Junior High or High School. Space is limited and "Basketball Skills" Visit: http://www.mikeglenn.com/camp.html for more information.