IW 121: Interview Alex Laferriere Part 1: Sign Language for Humanity-Rip the Band-Aid OFF
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It'll hurt! But it won't heal if it's covered. So, pull and pull fast!
Are sign language interpreters just a "bandaid" for systemic societal issues?
Some wounds are deep and hard to heal. Covering up problems without analyzing what's the root of the problem can cause more problems. Our guest today, Alex, a child of deaf adults is not a sign language interpreter. His stories teach us a new perspective of the CODA journey and can help us understand our relationship with the communities we serve.
As talked about in episode IW 123, here is Alex's ASL signing on his YouTube gaming episode: https://youtu.be/TA3qC98jm9o?si=gkFb5rHzHUZrRG0J&t=1533
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