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Early life and education
Jason Hurdich: , also known as J.H., is a renowned Deaf native ASL signer from New York City. He attended the Lexington School for the Deaf [1] and received his B.A. in Political Science from Boston University.[2] He is known for being one of the distinguished alumni with expertise in American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf Community. [3] Mr. Hurdich is well known for his sign language interpretation work alongside former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley [4] during Hurricane Matthew in 2016. [5]
In 2013, he made history by becoming the first Deaf graduate of the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Signed Language Interpretation at the University of North Florida. [6]
Career
With thirty years of experience teaching college-level ASL and Signed Language Interpretation classes, Mr. Hurdich has become an accomplished educator, interpreter, and scientist.
In addition to his work as an interpreter, Mr. Hurdich has had an impressive career as a researcher and scientist. He worked for almost ten years as a Team Leader of Sign Language Projects for Vcom3D, Inc., where he was responsible for creating STEM content material in American Sign Language. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
In 2008, Jason Hurdich published an article titled "Utilizing lifelike, 3D animated signing avatar characters for the instruction of K-12 Deaf learners" in the Proceedings of the Exploring Instructional and Access Technologies Symposium National Technical Institute for the Deaf Journal.
The article focuses on the work of Vcom3D, Inc., a leading company in the research and development of technology to help teach K-12 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. According to the article, Vcom3D's SigningAvatar® characters have been shown to significantly improve many children's attention span, engagement, and academic results. The technology was evaluated at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. The results showed that comprehension increased from 17% to 67% when shifting from text-only to text accompanied by sign language using the SigningAvatar technology. [15]
In 2010, Mr. Hurdich and his Vcom3D team won the Brightest Idea Award at the National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI)[16] National Conference in Washington D.C., which was voted on by peers and experts in their field at the Conference's Tech Exposition, a showcase of emerging and exciting technologies and research. [17]
In 2012, Mr. Hurdich was one of the translators for "One Day On Earth" [18][19]
Interpreting during emergencies
Mr. Hurdich gained widespread recognition for his interpretation during Hurricane Matthew in 2016, including alongside then-South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who is also a former United States Ambassador to the United Nations under President Donald J. Trump's administration and a candidate for the 2024 United States presidential election. [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34]
During Hurricane Matthew, a t-shirt company based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina immortalized his image on a t-shirt, in recognition of his work. [35] [36]
In addition, he interpreted for then-South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's press conferences during Hurricane Irma in 2017. [37] [38] [39]
In 2020, Mr. Hurdich played a crucial role in providing access to information for the Deaf community during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis by interpreting for city, county, and state officials in Greenville County. He also advocated for the use of clear masks to improve communication access for individuals who rely on American Sign Languages and gestures. [40][41]
Public Speaking and Motivation
Mr. Hurdich has served as a public speaker and motivator, presenting at various public and private schools in the area to discuss his advocacy work. [42] [43] [44] [45] [46] [47]
Advocacy and Community Contributions
In 2019, Mr. Hurdich co-founded one of the largest American Sign Language (ASL) coffee socials in Greenville, South Carolina with a few members of the Deaf community, which has since transformed the ASL community in the region. [48] [49]
In addition, Hurdich has been actively involved in promoting fire safety for the deaf and hard of hearing community in South Carolina. He has worked to raise awareness about devices that alert individuals with hearing loss during a fire emergency. [50] [51]
Mr. Hurdich serves as the Board Secretary of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) for the 2021-2024 Term. [52] [53]
Mr. Hurdich is a Senior Lecturer of American Sign Language at Clemson University. [54] [55] [56]
References
- ↑ https://www.lexnyc.org/
- ↑ www.bu.edu
- ↑ "BU alums".
- ↑ https://nikkihaley.com/
- ↑ "Hurricane Matthew in the Carolinas: October 8, 2016".
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhurdich/
- ↑ "Jason Hurdich".
- ↑ https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/372462
- ↑ https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/344178
- ↑ "NSF Award Search: Award # 0823070 - SBIR Phase II: Life-like, Expressive Avatars for the Instruction of Young Learners who are Deaf".
- ↑ "NSF Award Search: Award # 0637993 - SBIR Phase I: Life-like, Expressive Avatars for the Instruction of Young Learners who are Deaf".
- ↑ "Keynote Speakers for 2017 In-Person Meeting!". 29 March 2017.
- ↑ "The Signing Earth Science Dictionary (SESD) Project". 9 October 2011.
- ↑ https://www.inknowvation.com/sbir/companies/vcom3d-inc
- ↑ "Utilizing lifelike, 3D animated signing avatar characters for the instruction of k-12 deaf learners".
- ↑ https://www.nationaltechcenter.org/
- ↑ "Jason Hurdich - Sign Language Video Relay Services". 15 June 2011.
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1900946/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1 ref_=nm_knf_t_1
- ↑ "Jason Hurdich". IMDb.
- ↑ "Gov. Nikki Haley: Deaf interpreter Jason Hurdich a 'rock star' during Hurricane Matthew". 11 October 2016.
- ↑ "'Rock star' Interpreter Jason Hurdich Offers Insight into the Deaf Community". 14 March 2017.
- ↑ https://account.charlotteobserver.com/paywall/subscriber-only?resume=106691537&intcid=ab_archive
- ↑ "Certified deaf interpreter goes viral following Hurricane Matthew". 27 October 2016.
- ↑ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/south-carolina/article213523914.html
- ↑ "Jason Hurdich's expressive signing turned him into a star. Now he's returning to teaching". 10 October 2017.
- ↑ "Meet the Man Interpreting Those Hurricane Updates".
- ↑ "Meet SC Gov. Haley's interpreter for the deaf".
- ↑ "'Rock star' sign language interpreter not new to spotlight". 13 October 2016.
- ↑ "Gov. Calls interpreter 'rock star' during hurricane". 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "Gov-Nikki-Haley-Jason-Hurdich-Oct-11-2016 16-22-28".
- ↑ "Gov. Haley Thanks 'Rock Star' Interpreter for His Help".
- ↑ "Gov. Calls interpreter 'rock star' during hurricane". 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "Interpreter Called 'Best Sign Language Guy Ever,' Thanked by SC Gov. Nikki Haley".
- ↑ "Hurricane Matthew interpreter signs his way to 'rock star' status". 15 October 2016.
- ↑ https://account.islandpacket.com/paywall/subscriber-only?resume=108607362&intcid=ab_archive
- ↑ "Gov. Nikki Haley's 'rock star' sign language interpreter going on a T-shirt".
- ↑ https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article171674347.html
- ↑ "As Irma rumbles through the tropics, at least we still have ASL interpreter Jason Hurdich". 6 September 2017.
- ↑ "He's back! 'Rock star' deaf interpreter signs Hurricane Irma update". 6 September 2017.
- ↑ "SC's only Certified Deaf Interpreter helps communicate to Greenvillians during the coronavirus crisis". 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "Clear Masks help deaf and hard of hearing community communicate as masks become mandatory — ClearMask™".
- ↑ "Silence forges unspoken bond between Clemson lecturer and May River High senior". 5 June 2019.
- ↑ "Deaf interpreter who gained national attention during Hurricane Matthew in Horry County". 10 March 2018.
- ↑ "Rock star". 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "Notable sign language interpreter visits students".
- ↑ "Governor Haley's "rock star" interpreter visits Brennen's deaf/Hard of hearing students - Columbia Star". 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Former Gov. Haley's 'rock star' sign language interpreter to speak at CofC". 15 March 2017.
- ↑ https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2019-05-16/how-social-media-and-coffee-are-changing-deaf-culture-in-south-carolina
- ↑ "Clemson World Archive | Lecturers Host Monthly Gathering for the Deaf Community".
- ↑ https://account.heraldonline.com/paywall/subscriber-only?resume=213523914&intcid=ab_archive
- ↑ https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-program-offers-free-smoke-detectors-for-those-who-are-deaf-or-hard-of-hearing/
- ↑ https://rid.org/about/#tab-54fbfdd4e62dec56890
- ↑ https://theorg.com/org/registry-of-interpreters-for-the-deaf/org-chart/jason-hurdich
- ↑ https://www.clemson.edu/caah/academics/languages/languages/facultybio.html?id=2145
- ↑ https://www.independentmail.com/story/news/education/2017/08/09/rock-star-deaf-interpreter-teach-asl-clemson/544573001/
- ↑ https://gvltoday.6amcity.com/former-gov-nikki-haleys-american-sign-language-interpreter-now-teaching-clemson
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