Bloomberg’s Superstorm Sign Language Interpreter: A Breakout Star
During the aftermath of the superstorm that struck New York City, all eyes were on Lydia Callis, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s sign language interpreter. Callis, with her larger-than-life facial expressions and dramatic gestures, provided a rare moment of pleasure amidst the chaos. While the storm caused significant damage and claimed many lives, Callis’s performances captivated the public and turned her into a viral web sensation.
Her extraordinary range of facial expressions and lightning-fast signing abilities made her a standout figure during Bloomberg’s press conferences. Callis’s animated face, similar to a guitarist during a blistering solo, brought smiles to the faces of many viewers. In the midst of despair, Callis became a beacon of hope, giving people a legitimate reason to smile.
New York Magazine praised Callis, contrasting her expressive signing style with Bloomberg’s stilted Spanish. She has not only become a sensation on social media platforms like Twitter and Tumblr but has also won the hearts of those who have witnessed her remarkable performances.
While Callis has gained significant recognition, she remains humble and has declined interview requests. In her own words, she is honored to have been able to get the message out there and serve the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Lydia Callis is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, where she obtained an interpreting degree in 2010. Growing up with a deaf mother and three deaf siblings, Callis has been interpreting for her family since childhood. She also works as an American Sign Language interpreter for various institutions, including schools, hospitals, and businesses.
The public’s overwhelming admiration for Callis is evident on social media platforms, with users expressing their love and support for her talent. Despite some news outlets choosing to overlook her in favor of other footage, viewers recognize her incredible abilities and have praised her as an amazing interpreter.
There are at least seven schools in New York City and Long Island dedicated to teaching American Sign Language and serving the deaf community.
To witness Lydia Callis’s mesmerizing interpretation skills, watch the video combining her performance with the Ace of Base song ‘The Sign’.
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