An Update from Miss Deaf America Ambassador, Chanel Gleicher!

[VIDEO] Curious about the life of our current Miss Deaf America Ambassador for 2012 - 2014, Chanel Gleicher? Watch this video to learn more about where Chanel has been in 2012!

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The National Association of the Deaf

VIDEO DESCRIPTION [OPENING]:
The NAD logo appears on a blue background, with the letters "The National Association of the Deaf" on-screen.

The logo fades away, and Chanel Gleicher, Miss Deaf America Ambassador 2012 - 2014, appears wearing a green shirt, in front of a darker blue background.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:
CHANEL GLEICHER: Hello! My name is Chanel Gleicher. I am the 2012 -- 2014 Miss Deaf America Ambassador. I am very honored that I was crowned as Miss Deaf America (MDA) last July during the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

My role as the MDA focuses on showcasing the NAD to Deaf communities, as well as being a role model to deaf and hard of hearing youth. For the next two years, my duties will include giving workshops and performances, making appearances, and performing community service. As part of my community service duties, I will contribute 24 hours of service every three months towards various causes, organizations and activities.

My goals as the MDAA for the next two years include:
- Performing community service for deaf and hard of hearing children, with a focus on literacy skills

- Providing workshops and visiting Junior NAD chapters across America to help strengthen these chapters

- Inspiring young leaders in achieving their dreams and goals

This is why I am excited to announce that this will be my first of several vlogs for the next two years. In compliance with my community service goals, I will be doing a vlog every three months, sharing updates on what I have been doing for our community.

For the past three months from July to September, I have helped lead some workshops, made appearances, and performed community service.

In August,
o I gave a workshop at the Youth Leadership Camp in Stayton, Oregon
o In addition, I volunteered at the Center on Deafness - Inland Empire (CODIE)

Now, I will explain what I have completed for the past three months from July to September.
o I did two different performances: "Deaf Community Ain't Ragged" at the "Into the Streets" Festival in Frederick, Maryland and at the H Street Festival in Washington, D.C.
o I assisted with ASL translation services at Gallaudet University's Dance Company
o I volunteered with the Transportation Survey program at Gallaudet University
o Last but not least, I volunteered at the Green Festival in Washington, D.C.

The past three months have been amazing. I look forward to meeting people, working with different organizations, and most importantly, giving back to the community.  If you would like to see photos or updates about my journey, please visit the MDAAP (Miss Deaf America Ambassador Program) Facebook page.

Also, if you would like to make an appearance request, please contact Allie Rice, NAD Youth Programs Coordinator, at www.nad.org/contactus [2].

Thank you!

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The video of Chanel Gleicher fades to black. The NAD logo, once again on a blue background, fades back in, and the video ends.