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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2023 · 5 MIN

Kelly Hodgins: Platform Interpreting Director on the rising popularity of concert sign language interpreters

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

Rihanna's Super Bowl performance lit up social media, but one presence managed to steal the pop star's thunder. All eyes were on her sign language interpreter Justina Miles, whose energetic performance went viral after the event. Platform Interpreting Director Kelly Hodgins says the popularity of Justina Miles' performance brings positive awareness to deaf and ASL performers. Kelly Hodgins says there's some accessibility for ASL performers in the world of theatre, but sign language acceptance in the arts still needs more awareness. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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