MADA Deaf Asian Street Festival (DASF)

Introduction by DASF Chairperson Khanh Lao. DASF will be hosted on June 28th at NYC Columbus Park (Chinatown) from 11am to 5pm.

Transcript:

Hi!

My heart is so touched because I see many people register for DASF (Deaf Asian Street Festival) - volunteers, vendors, performers, sponsors, attendees. I want to see more of you to come!

But wait - who am I? My name is Khanh Lao. I am DASF Chairperson. I am responsible for planning and collaborating with many people to make this festival successful. The festival's next month on June 28th at 11am to 4pm. Free admission! Open to all - deaf and hearing.

You should come on time because of free swag bag. What's inside? It's secret! Come and grab the swag bag while supplies last! You should register for the festival now to avoid the long line. If you register for the festival now, you should receive the email with QR code. When you arrive at the festival, the staff will be able to scan your QR code and then you'll be able to quickly get in to grab the swag bag.

The festival has lot of fun activities to do such as checking out vendor and sponsor tables such as T-Mobile, Purple, and government agencies to help you with disability services, benefits, and finance. There will be several organizations with services for mental health, consultation, and various things. There will be deaf professionals like Atomic Hands and artists. There will be performers and panel discussions. There will be FUN activities for children like rock climbing, game truck with video games, and police dog robot.

Kids will receive a small passport book. They will have to complete six different challenges and collect all six stickers. After they collect all six stickers, they will receive surprise prizes!

Lastly, you will have a chance to paint the huge mural wall with a deaf Asian artist Youmee Lee. It will be very exciting! If you want more information about DASF, go to our website at www.madanyc.org/dasf . Hope to see you there! Bye!