'Sign-language Santa' gifts children who are deaf one-of-a-kind holiday experience

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Charles Graves of Washington, D.C. visits hundreds of children who are deaf during the holidays to spread cheer with inclusion in mind.

A visit to meet Santa Claus can be a memorable experience for young children, but for those who are deaf, meeting St. Nick can come with a few challenges.Graves is able to communicate with children who are deaf in the Washington, D.C., area with American Sign Language.

"My wife encouraged me to give it a try and I put on the suit and I realized I felt something in me," he said. "I could see it in the mirror. I felt like the real Santa Claus. It was magical."He said he hopes to inspire parents of children who are deaf to learn fluent ASL.

 

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I’m an educator and I know sign language. It’s a beautiful language. My sister is autistic. It helps her communicate. Plus I love using sign, once you know sign. Your world opens up so much for you. Deaf/heard of hearing children are awesome! Happy holidays ❤️🙏🏽

This is beautiful. Kids deserve happiness

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