ID: Blue slide appears with white text “What are you thankful for?” then disappears. Each individual expresses what they are thankful for.
Susan Dramin-Weiss (Illini Chapter): T-H-A-N-K-F-U-L. I’m thankful for the healthcare workers all over the world. It’s currently a bad time and we are blessed to have the healthcare workers to take care of those impacted by COVID-19. ID: A white woman with curly sandy brown hair wearing glasses and an orange blouse. Sitting on a chair with a tan and blue wall in the background.
Tom Bruhn (Membership Secretary): I’m thankful to be able to sit and relax after many hours of working. Also, thankful for my family, friends and my health. ID: A white haired white male wearing a black turtleneck while sitting in the living room with blinds and windows in the background.
Fara Harper (IAD Conference Chairperson): Thankful for God for giving me peace during this crazy time. Stay healthy and safe. Love you all. ID: A white dark haired woman in a ponytail sitting on a burgundy recliner wearing a light gray long sleeved shirt sitting in a room with wall decor in background.
Hugh Woodson (MAL): I’m thankful for family and friends. They mean so much to me and I care for them. ID: A Black deaf man with salt and pepper beard wearing Gray super bowl New Orleans Saints with white wall in the background.
Rosemary Edwards (McLakes Chapter): Thankful for my camera! Haha! My family, my husband, sons and my cats. Even though they bite me anyways. My friends and the deaf community too. ID: A white woman with white hair in a grey Chicago Bears hoodie sitting outside on the patio with trees in the background.
Joe Vieira (Jacksonville Chapter): I’m thankful that I am able to be with my family during the pandemic. ID: A white male wearing a hat and in a navy jacket and sky blue t-shirt walking outdoors with trees in the background.
Suzy Laskowski (Vice President): I’m thankful for American Sign Language (ASL) because It’s our language and HIS language. ID: A white woman with brown hair styled up wearing a green short sleeve top with “Deaf Kids Rock” in black font. There are scarves from different countries on the wall behind her. The countries are Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Czech Republic, Poland, France and England. Suzy is holding a 19 month old white boy wearing a navy blue shirt sleeve top with gray long sleeve shirt underneath.
Natalie Burroughs (MAL): I’m thankful for two reasons. God and my kids and family. ID: An American-Indian woman wearing a blue Banana Boat t-shirt with a grey band on her head and silver earrings. Standing in a room with tan walls an a calendar peeking out of the left corner.
Melvin Long (Springfield Chapter): I’m thankful for many things, but the most important thing I’m thankful about is the kidney that I received from one of my daughter. It helped a lot these past 5 years. ID: A white haired white male wearing a navy polo and black slacks standing in a room with tan walls.
Darci Zook (Secretary): I’m thankful for my protectors, family, friends, essential workers and the IAD community. ID: A white deaf woman wearing a black “Deafinitely Dope” t-shirt in white font and blue/green/white tie dye-sweats, sitting on the corner couch with her hound and husky.
Corey Axelrod (President): I’m thankful for these two beautiful boys. Very thankful for my family and my wife who is behind the camera. Have a banging holiday! ID: A white male with black hair and glasses wearing a black “RIT Hockey” hoodie while laying on the carpet with his twin sons while playing with a toy. In the background is another baby toy against a tan wall and a TV set.
ID: IAD Logo appears on the screen in a grey state of Illinois symbol with navy blue and white outline lettering for IAD. White text: Illinois Association of the Deaf beneath appears and screen fades to a black background.
From all of us, we are THANKFUL for YOU!
Have a happy, healthy and safe holiday.
