{"id":17651,"date":"2012-02-16T17:38:26","date_gmt":"2012-02-16T22:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=17651"},"modified":"2012-02-16T19:37:02","modified_gmt":"2012-02-17T00:37:02","slug":"my-fathers-gift-asl-show-by-wink-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2012\/02\/16\/my-fathers-gift-asl-show-by-wink-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"My Father’s Gift: ASL Show by Wink – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

My Father’s Gift: ASL Show by Wink – Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n

What shapes our values? Who are our heroes? Journey through Wink\u2019s
\nstory and you may discover your own answers to these questions. Wink
\ntakes you through decades of laughs, tribulations, and the uncertainty
\nthat he experienced personally and vicariously through his mother and
\nfather. Visit the scene of his mother\u2019s train accident, pop back into
\nhis kindergarten class, where as a CODA he had his first introduction
\nto the hearing world. Watch as his parents\u2019 thoughts, stories and
\nexperiences are shared with exciting twists and turns that give the
\naudience an inside look at growing up with Deaf parents.<\/p>\n

Looking back, Wink realizes just how much they taught him about the
\nbeauty and value of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. But most
\nof all, this is a beautiful story of Wink\u2019s parents, Windell and Gwen
\nSmith, their love for each other that was tested by a horrific car
\naccident, their community that they leaned on for support, and the core
\nbeliefs and values that are rooted in Deaf Culture. All of these are
\nwrapped up in this entertaining story, so come join us as we look up at
\nDeaf Culture.<\/p>\n

Growing up Wink has always seen his father and mother recount their
\nlife story. Wink got to see firsthand ASL storytelling, living the
\nexperiences and feeling the jolt from the twist and turns, even if it
\nwas the hundredth time he seen the story. Seeing and feeling these ASL
\nstories had lead Wink to the creation of a live show in order to share
\nhis parents beautiful story with the twist and turns he beheld growing
\nup in a Deaf home. Audiences get a taste of various emotions: laughter,
\njoy, sadness, hurt, frustration and uplifting moments that will leave
\nthe audience with courage, interest and hopefully experiencing these
\nmoments can put not only each audience member\u2019s life in perspective but
\nalso their view of the Deaf community and CODAs.<\/p>\n

When? Where?
\nAustin Community College
\nEastView Campus
\n3401 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
\n78702 room 8600<\/p>\n

April 6, 2012, 7 pm – 8:30 pm<\/p>\n

Vice Interpreters Provided<\/p>\n

Performed in ASL<\/p>\n

Cost: $10.00 (at the door)<\/p>\n

Email: asl.friends.united@gmail.com for any questions.<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.winkasl.com\/Wink\/Shows.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My Father’s Gift: ASL Show by Wink – Austin What shapes our values? Who are our heroes? Journey through Wink\u2019s story and you may discover your own answers to these questions. Wink takes you through decades of laughs, tribulations, and…<\/p>\n

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