Melody and Russell Stein, owners of Mozzeria in 2011, during their construction phase (notice paint on Russ’ hands) before their opening night. I am sure many hearing readers never considered this before. After recounting her life journey for my article, Betty Ann added some tips about which are the best seats for Deaf restaurant patrons (depending on the shape of the table, lighting and a non-distracting location). Besides teaching ASL, she cooked, catered, taught wine classes and became a trusted authority whom other Deaf people could go to with food-related questions. My initial chance to do so was when I profiled my friend Betty Ann Prinz, the first self-identified “foodie” in our local Deaf Community. So whenever I have the chance to write a food article and give some exposure to a Deaf chef or restaurant owner, I consciously include some relevant details that I hope will reveal aspects of Deaf culture to the general public. Although Tom and I have written books and produced videos to educate people about the features of Deaf culture, our consumers are usually ASL students or interpreters and not members of the wider public. program at the California School for the Deaf – Fremont (photo: Nick Wolf)īut could this strategy work to sensitize Americans to the elements of Deaf culture as well? I think it definitely can. Culinary Arts instructor, Vernon McNece, shares a moment with his students in the F.E.A.S.T.
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