✦ Spreading joy in ASL since 2024
When venues ask the foundation what it actually costs to host a Deaf Santa Claus appearance, we don’t give them a marketing number. We give them this.
The documentary about Charles Graves wasn’t planned as a feature film. It became one as the story revealed itself. Here’s the short version of how it got made.
Charles Graves is Deaf, and as Deaf Santa Claus, he gives children who use ASL the opportunity to share their Christmas wishes, ask questions, and communicate directly with Santa in their own language.
The Foundation didn’t start as a grand plan. It started with a man who looked like Santa, a documentary crew, and a question: what would it take to make this last?
Holiday photos with a Deaf child can be wonderful or disastrous, depending mostly on whether the adults running the camera understand what the child needs.
Did you know Santa can go to school, too? Learn a little about Santa school and Charles’ journey toward becoming a professional Santa.
A few ideas for sharing holiday stories, meals, movies, and time together when a child or family member is Deaf. Start with what feels right for your family.
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