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Signing Santa goes virtual for metro Atlanta students in 2020
Santa goes virtual
Signing Santa took requests via Zoom for students enrolled in deaf and hard of hearing programs throughout metro Atlanta.
ATLANTA - Signing Santa spent the week before his big day of deliveries on Christmas Eve taking requests from Metro Atlanta students.
The wish list exchange was done through Zoom, due to health restrictions right now.
Through American Sign Language, and an interpreter at the Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Signing Santa told FOX 5: One of the kids said they wanted a smartwatch, and I was like, wow ok, kids these days!
Signing Santa coming to Forest Acres Saturday
This will be a “drive-thru” visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus where children can let Santa know their Christmas wishes and will receive a special gift. Author: Kayland Hagwood Updated: 12:41 AM EST December 15, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. Santa has a unique ability some may not have been aware of.
However, Richard Vandiver says members of Midlands Sertoma Clubs, which support children with hearing loss, have spoken with Saint Nick and the jolly man shared news of his special gift.
“There are a lot of children who could not got to the malls and talk to Santa Claus by voice,” Vandiver said, “but when Santa let us know that he could speak in American Sign Language, several clubs have had him come visit and speak to children who can’t hear with American Sign Language and that way they could let their wishes be known.”