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2021 DISCOVER YOUR HAND BIPOC PRESENTERS

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Download a full color pdf flyer - 2021 BIPOC Presenters

The Camp Sol of the Deaf, Inc features a cast of Deaf and Hard of Hearing BIPOC presenters, all eager to share their knowledge & skills and determination to inspire and help campers get through challenges they've overcame. 

Scroll down to view the biographies of those who are joining the Camp Sol's "Discover Your Hand" virtual summer camp this year. 
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Gabriel Arellano

STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, & Sign Language) 

Gabriel Arellano is a Heritage Signer with the ancestry of Mayan/Olmec/ Mongollon/Totonac who operates STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, & Sign Language).  STEMS is a social enterprise offered as an educational program. Arellano resided and employed in the US, Denmark, Italy, and the UK, and uses American, Danish, Italian, and British Sign Languages.  Continue Read....

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Read ​Gabriel Arellano’s Biography
See Gabriel's work descriptions

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STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, & Sign Language) 

Location:  Virtual
Date:            July 28                              July 28                        July 29
Group:      Age 12-14                         Age 15-21                   Age 9-11

Time:     10:00am-10:50am         1:00pm-1:50pm      10:00am-10:50am 
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Ms Syd Ahmed

Memory Game - Facial & Body Signs of Art and De’VIA Project
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To me, the art of language is a form of expression. Continuing to make art with my hands gives me peace of mind. I have been inspired by my culture and environment. Although I completed my bachelors degree in communication studies / graphic design from Gallaudet University, my passion lies in my jewelry line. I was raised in a Pakistani household in America, two very different cultures, but had the experience of both.

See Syd's work descriptions

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Memory Game - Facial & Body Signs of Art and De'VIA Project

Location: Virtual
Date:          July 26                             July 27                           July 28
Group:      Age 15-21                       Age 9-11                       Age 12-14

Time:     1:oopm-1:50pm         11:00am-11:35am       11:00am-11:50am
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Teddy Dorsette III

Intro to Filmmaker

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Teddy Dorsette III is a Deaf filmmaker and Businessman from Detroit. He currently
works as the communications manager for Detroit Disability Power. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan in Screen Arts and Cultures. He also graduated from the Motion Picture Institute where he concentrated on directing and editing. Teddy is the CEO and co-founder of Teddy boy Entertainment LLC, a company focused on Media Production alongside his father in 2005.  Continue Read....

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Read Teddy Dorsette III’s Achievements for resume
​See Teddy's work description

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Introduction to Filmmaker 101

Location: Virtual
Date:          July 27                               July 27                         July 28 
Group:      Age 12-14                         Age 15-21                    Age 9-11

Time:     10:00am-10:50am          1:00pm-1:50pm          10:00am-10:50am
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Akilah English

“Racial Justice: Are You a History Buff”

Akilah English is a deaf and hard of hearing specialist for the District of Columbia Public Schools in Washington, D.C. With more than 14 years of experience, she has taught at elementary and middle schools in the District, Maryland, and Massachusetts. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Gallaudet University and master's degree in Deaf Education from McDaniel College. Continue Read....

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Read Akilah English's Biography
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See Akilah's work description

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Racial Justice: Are You a History Buff?

Location: Virtual
Date:            July 27                   
Group:      Age 15-21              

Time:     2:30pm-3:30pm
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Maria Hernandez

Substance Use Prevention Program for the Deaf (SUPPD)​

Maria Isabel Hernandez was born in Juarez, Mexico.  When she was very young, her family moved to Chicago, Illinois.  Maria’s deafness was discovered when she was 3 years old.  Her mother and Maria learned ASL together.  Now, Maria has 5 Deaf members in her family.  All of them use ASL to communicate with each other.   Continue Read....

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Read Maria Hernandez's Biography
​See Maria's workshop description

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Substance Use Prevention Program for the Deaf (SUPPD)

Location: Virtual
Date:           July 26                                 July 29
Group:      Age 12-14                           Age 12-14

Time:     11:00am-11:50am             11:00am-11:50am
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Juan Bernal Mondragon

ASL Latino Book Signer
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Juan is a native signer and has excessive knowledge in American Sign Language. Juan is the winner of the Deaf Illinois Award 2013 and the current holder of the Best Deaf Activist title. Juan modeled and mentored ASL for several different Deaf Outreach videos for various hospitals. He holds an ASL Mentor certification and has worked as a Deaf Interpreter for the last 20 years. Juan also works as a LSM Deaf Interpreter. He love ASL storytelling since long time.
Read Juan Mondragon's Biography 
See Juan's workshop description

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ASL Latino Book Singer

Location: Virtual
Date:            July 27                          July 28
Group:         Age 15-21                   Age 9-11

Time:     2:00pm-2:50pm           11:00am-11:50am
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​Ms Zandrea Pitterson

Deaf Jamaican Dance & Art

I am Zandrea Pitterson, Deaf and Jamaican. I work With Deaf children at Deaf school as Deaf Facilitation Culture and Jamaica Sign Language (JSL)Tutor. I love all styles of dances. All my life, I dance when I am happy. My joy is to be able to pass on my skill of dance to Deaf children and see them express their joy through dance. I would like to introduce Jamaican Dance to you as part of our culture.  Continue Read....
Read Zandrea Pitterson's Biography
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​​See Zandrea's work description

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Deaf Jamaican Dance & Art

Location: Virtual
Date:            July 26                             July 29                             July 29
Group:      Age 15-21                        Age 9-11                         Age 12-14

Time:     2:oopm-2:50pm            11:00am-11:50am       10:00am-10:50am
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Roberto Sandoval

Mexican Art: Papel Picado (Perforated Paper)

Ethnicity/race: 
Chicano

​Roberto Sandoval is a native of San Diego and currently lives in Los Angeles. He has served on numerous committees and boards of Latinx/Latina/Latino Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened (DDBDDHHLD) and sign language interpreter organizations.  Continue Read....

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Read Roberto Sandoval's Biography
See Roberto's workshop description

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Mexican Art: Papel Picado (Perforated Paper)

Location:  Virtual
Date:            July 26                              July 27                                         July 29
Group:      Age 9-11                          Age 12-14                                    Age 15-21

Time:     11:00am-11:50am        11:00am-11:50am                      1:00pm-1:50pm
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​Jennifer Tandoc

​Pen Ink time with me
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Jennifer Tandoc, an Abstract Illustrator, born in Manila, Philippines and grew up in Los Angeles, California since 1978. She graduated from California School for the Deaf in Riverside and went to National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, New York where she obtained her Associate Degree in Art and Computer Design in 2002. She now resides in Austin, Texas where she continues to follow her passion in art. Jennifer continues to thrives more in selling her artwork.  Continue Read....
Read Jennifer Tandoc's short Biography
See Jennifer's workshop description

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Location:  Virtual
Date:            July 26                                   July 28
​Group:      Age 9-11                                Age 15-21

Time:     10:00am-10:50am               2:00pm-2:30pm
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Ivy Velez

ASL Performer with index cards

Ivy Vélez is a grassroot Latina Deaf Community Advocate and was born the oldest daughter of Deaf Parents who are both from Puerto Rico and works as a Statewide Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Supports at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) serving individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and Master of Science degree in Organizational, Management and Leadership.   Continue Read....

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​Read ​Ivy Vélez's Biography
See ​Ivy's workshop description

Related Sessions 

ASL Performer with Index Cards

Location: Virtual
Date:            July 26                             July 27                                     July 29
Group:      Age 12-14                        Age 9-11                                 Age 15-21

Time:     10:00am-10:50am         10:00am-10:50am                 2:00pm-2:30pm
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Evelis Velez

The Colors of Love
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Evelis Velez is a Native New Yorker but currently resides in Massachusetts. A  Cortiva Institute School of Massage Alumni, holding a Licensed Massage Therapist NJ. Evelis is a mother of 3 children, one CODA and two Deaf children.  Evelis has a natural affinity to art since she was 10 years old. She believes art allows you to explore different aspect of oneself. She enjoys bringing those elements out driving deep into the creative mind.  There is no right or wrong way because art is a natural form of expression. She enjoy guiding others through that journey.  Continue Read....

Read Evelis Velez's 
Biography
See Evelis's workshop description

Related Sessions 

The Colors of Love

Location: Virtual
Date:            July 28
Group:      Age 15-21                      

Time:     2:30pm-3:30pm           
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Camp Sol Board
    • History
    • Positions >
      • Now Hiring Camp Nurse
    • Camp Map
    • Contact Us
    • Upcoming Events
    • Alumnae >
      • Video Blog Archives
  • Programs
    • Deaf Youth Day
    • 2021 Virtual Summer Camp
    • Camp Sol - Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 >
      • HHM Workshop Schedule 2021
  • Recreation
  • Camp
    • Parents >
      • Camper Application
      • Drop-Off and Pick-Up
      • Hotel Rooms
      • Sessions, Dates & Tuition
      • COVID-19 Testing in New Jersey
      • Intro Session for Parents
    • Pandemic Protocol
    • Meet our 2022 Summer Deaf and Hard of Hearing BIPOC Staff
    • Summer Presenters Information
    • Our Summer Staff
    • 2022 Corporate Sponsorship
  • Donate
    • Big Check Presentation
    • Support Camp Sol Amazon Smile
    • Donate to Send a Child to Fund
    • Donation Thank you Page