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A Santa who signs
to every child.

For two years we’ve brought the magic of Christmas to Deaf and hard of hearing children in ASL, their native language. No interpreter needed. Just eye contact, warmth, silliness, and love.

✦ Explore ✦

Four ways to share the magic.

Whether you want to meet Santa, watch our film, support the mission, or bring Deaf Santa to your community, there’s a place for you here.

Experience Deaf Santa

Book a visit, find an event near you, or invite Santa to your school or community center.

Watch the Film

Stream the documentary, discover the story behind its creation, and find a community screening.

Shop the Foundation

From T-shirts to gift wrap to our commemorative coin, every purchase supports our mission.

Get Involved

Donate, host a screening, or fundraise to bring Santa to your community.

◆ The Documentary

A Christmas story told through hands, hearts, and hope.

Follow Charles as he brings the magic of Christmas to children in ASL, their native language. More than a holiday tradition, it is a story of hope, belonging, and genuine connection.

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✦ Why this matters ✦

The language gap is most felt at home.

For most Deaf children, the holidays widen a gap that’s already there — surrounded by family, but unable to share the stories, the songs, or Santa’s reply.

90%

of Deaf children are born to hearing parents

Most grow up in households where ASL is a second language, if it’s signed at all.

1 in 4

families with a Deaf child regularly sign at home

Most Deaf kids grow up watching family conversations they can’t fully join.

what interpreter costs can do to an event budget

It’s the biggest reason most Deaf Santas never get a full season in the chair.

0

mall Santas, in most cities, who sign

Charles is one of a small handful of Deaf Santas working in the U.S. today.

Sources: NIDCD; Gallaudet Research Institute; our own event budgets.

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