Deaf Community

Tonight, CPCC's Interpreter Club held a Christmas dinner for the members of the deaf community on the Central Campus in appreciation for allowing students in the American Sign Language (ASL) classes and the Interpreter program to participate in their weekly/monthly activities. Chelsey has benefited greatly from interacting with them on a regular basis. There were probably over 150 people there....both deaf and hearing along with students and faculty. It was amazing to watch as people interacted, and I was in awe of just their ability to communicate. My mind doesn't work in a way that can watch and think without distraction. Hearing is definitely a gift from God. He has also blessed the deaf community with a common way to communicate. Chelsey is doing very well with only one semester to her credit. She is able to communicate and enjoy the interaction with the people around her. Gene has attended several events with her and he has enjoyed getting to know a few of the people as well. One guy, Dave, has really challenged him to learn enough to communicate. I met Dave tonight. He is a special man, easy to talk to and understand. The whole evening was very encouraging!