Brian and Abigail Danyleyko, who attends the Gates of Prayer Synagogue in Metarie, LA, have volunteered their time to help Jewish deaf people in southern Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Danyleykos, who are fluent in ASL, has interpreted at synagogues, schools, colleges (notetaking), etc.
“My husband is hard of hearing and we are fortunate to both have known Sign Language when his hearing deteriorated,” Abigail said, ” We are quite used to “Deaf Culture” and always enjoying volunteering. We also know tactile and assist Deaf/Blind.”
Photo: Deaf Day in New Orleans
The couple teaches a Hebrew class, and can assist anyone needing help with the Hebrew language.”We will assist anyone who wishes to learn in order to be more comfortable at Services, understand Siddur or by extensive need to learn ASL to communicate with Family members etc.,” Abigail adds, “We are always glad to help”.
They also offer art and craft classes for Jewish deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind people who are interested in learning Art Judaica. These classes are in both New Orleans and Houma.
“The Class with be hand-on creation of Folk Art, Decorative Holiday Display (Sukkot, Hanukkah etc).”
Contact Brian and Abigail Danyleyko at 985-257-0038 Voice/Text.
