Deaf, hard of hearing kids get to interact with a Santa Claus who understands them

The Sign Language Santa event, hosted by Grand Rapids Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, was held on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the SOMI Unified Sports and Inclusion Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event featured a deaf Santa, fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), who spoke with deaf or hard of hearing children to learn their Christmas wish lists. The event also had games, craft tables, and story time.