Deaf Kids Code Event at Google Store in NYC
Joey Antonio, Daily Moth Guest Reporter:
Hello! I’m Joey Antonio. I am a guest reporter for The Daily Moth.
[B-roll of the exterior and interior of a brick-and-mortar Google Store in New York City. It is nighttime. There is a large projector/screen that shows a deaf man giving instructions on how to use a Google app. Employees and store staff are seen mingling in a store while wearing masks]
Antonio:
There is a special event that Google is hosting for “Deaf Kids Code.” It is a collaboration with several deaf schools to talk about what coding looks like.
[B-roll of a small audience inside of the Google Store watching a projector/screen of a promotional video about Deaf Kids Code. Then there is a short clip showing a panel discussion]
Sam Sepah, Google Lead Accessibility Research Product Manager:
Deaf Kids Code, DKC, is amazing and is focused on elevating the STEM field and programs in the U.S.
[B-roll of a panel discussion. There is a close-up of a banner with the words, “deaf kids CODE” with a picture of two students working on a STEM project. There is another B-roll clip of the promotional video of DKC]
Shireen Hafeez, Founder of Deaf Kids Code:
I am a mother. My son was born deaf, hard of hearing. He is the reason why I created this organization.
[B-roll of panel discussion. The actress Lauren Ridloff is a featured star on the panel]
Lauren Ridloff, Deaf Actress:
I just finished a panel with brilliant, talented deaf people who are making a huge impact in the technology industry. Looking around, there are so many people that we may overlook because they aren’t as featured, but believe me, there are deaf and hard of hearing people who are pushing for change behind the scenes, everywhere!
[B-roll of DKC promo on the projector/screen.]
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Ben Pick, Deaf Google Employee:
I work here at Google. My takeaway from this is that kids, children who want to learn about coding… Do what your passion is. Follow it. If you enjoy doing it, do it!
[B-roll of Google Store interior]
Sepah:
Teachers out there, deaf schools, mainstream programs, or anyone who wants to work with computer science or STEM programs, please contact DKC and they will provide a free curriculum. We want everyone to know about this.
[B-roll of video promotion of DKC]
Antonio:
Today’s Deaf Kids Code event was very unique. This is a gathering of diverse people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, who are working together as equals. The goal is to visualize what is best to change the world. That’s the point and it’s unique. Today’s panel was composed of different people who have made their journeys and went through frustrations to reach an established position with plenty of experience. They are saying that others can have the same thing. It’s better to start now and be fearless. So keep on dreaming and visualizing what you want. You can do it! Transformation can happen.