1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,380 [INTRO MUSIC] 2 00:00:02,980 --> 00:00:08,400 AT&T has created the #FEELTHEMUSIC campaign, a social project designed to help bring the 3 00:00:08,400 --> 00:00:13,900 music world to the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community. We listen to music in various ways 4 00:00:13,910 --> 00:00:16,449 and this campaign helps us show that. 5 00:00:16,449 --> 00:00:20,839 The ASL music video “Subway Serenade,” which is of Walk The Moon’s “Different 6 00:00:20,839 --> 00:00:25,399 Colours,” was directed by Jules Dameron and features some of our Deaf friends, most 7 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:29,060 of who are part of the cast for this year’s “Spring Awakening” on Broadway. 8 00:00:29,060 --> 00:00:34,120 As I've mentioned before, the company involved with this project is AT&T and this is how they're getting involved. 9 00:00:34,130 --> 00:00:40,780 For the past five years, AT&T and the AT&T foundation have given more than $22,000,000 10 00:00:40,780 --> 00:00:42,440 supporting disability initiatives. 11 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:48,480 AT&T gave $100,000 to the American Association of People with Disabilities Summer Internship 12 00:00:48,480 --> 00:00:53,800 Program so college students and recent graduates with disabilities could have an opportunity 13 00:00:53,800 --> 00:00:56,260 to get some work experience in Washington, DC. 14 00:00:56,260 --> 00:01:02,940 In 2012, AT&T created CATO (Corporate Accessibility Technology Office) to promote accessibility 15 00:01:02,949 --> 00:01:04,289 in their products and services. 16 00:01:04,289 --> 00:01:10,780 In 2015, AT&T and NYU’s ABILITY lab launched the Connect Ability Challenge, awarding more 17 00:01:10,790 --> 00:01:17,520 than $100,000 to nine high-tech solutions created by developers, engineers and makers 18 00:01:17,520 --> 00:01:23,220 who wanted to enhance of lives of disabled people at home, work, and during their downtime. 19 00:01:23,220 --> 00:01:26,540 What's even more exciting about this video is... 20 00:01:26,540 --> 00:01:27,540 A lot of free stuff. 21 00:01:27,540 --> 00:01:29,520 Okay, it's not a lot, a lot. 22 00:01:29,520 --> 00:01:31,600 But the prizes are pretty extraordinary. 23 00:01:31,600 --> 00:01:37,540 For my giveaway on this channel, one lucky winner will receive a 16GB iPad Mini in Space 24 00:01:37,540 --> 00:01:39,760 Grey with Retina display and WiFi. 25 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:43,400 To go with that, you will get an Incognito black case. 26 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:44,800 (Don't drop your iPad and crack it, kids.) 27 00:01:44,800 --> 00:01:47,400 And last but not least, an AT&T t-shirt. 28 00:01:47,400 --> 00:01:53,800 All you have to do to enter this giveaway is leave a comment down below in the comment box and leave 29 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:59,460 a song you would like to see Jules Dameron make an ASL music video for in the future. 30 00:01:59,470 --> 00:02:00,630 No song, no entry. 31 00:02:00,630 --> 00:02:02,450 This giveaway will be open for two weeks. 32 00:02:02,450 --> 00:02:07,460 So, on November 5th, the giveaway will be over and I will make a video announcing the 33 00:02:07,470 --> 00:02:08,710 winner shortly after. 34 00:02:08,710 --> 00:02:14,510 Not only is there this giveaway, but AT&T is hosting a much larger sweepstakes. 35 00:02:14,510 --> 00:02:19,020 I have no control over this particular giveaway, but if you have any questions, leave them 36 00:02:19,020 --> 00:02:22,100 in the comments below and I will try to get you an answer as soon as possible. 37 00:02:22,100 --> 00:02:27,560 One grand prize consists of: A trip for two (2) for a VIP music experience 38 00:02:27,570 --> 00:02:30,420 with WALK THE MOON in December 2015. 39 00:02:30,420 --> 00:02:33,980 Exact dates and location to be announced at time of Winner notification. 40 00:02:33,980 --> 00:02:40,520 Prize consists of: Round-trip coach air transportation for Winner and one (1) guest between major 41 00:02:40,530 --> 00:02:43,090 airport in U.S. nearest Winner’s residence 42 00:02:43,090 --> 00:02:45,250 And music event city. 43 00:02:45,250 --> 00:02:51,410 Hotel accommodations (1 room/double occupancy/room & tax only) for three (3) nights. 44 00:02:51,410 --> 00:02:54,280 Ground transfers to/from airport and hotel. 45 00:02:54,280 --> 00:02:57,560 Two (2) tickets to the WALK THE MOON music event experience. 46 00:02:57,560 --> 00:03:04,640 And transfers to/from hotel and music event location (approx. retail value: $2,560.) 47 00:03:04,640 --> 00:03:07,660 (Actual value may vary depending on departure city). 48 00:03:07,660 --> 00:03:12,020 Total ARV of all prizes: $2,560. 49 00:03:12,020 --> 00:03:15,500 To enter the sweepstakes, click on the link in the info box below. 50 00:03:15,500 --> 00:03:17,290 [SIGNED: GOOD LUCK] 51 00:03:17,290 --> 00:03:21,480 A common misconception that hearing people have about d/Deaf and hard of hearing people 52 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:24,360 is that we can’t or don’t listen to music. 53 00:03:24,360 --> 00:03:26,060 This is far from the truth. 54 00:03:26,060 --> 00:03:30,640 While there are a lot of us who don’t listen to music, there are a lot of us who do, just 55 00:03:30,650 --> 00:03:31,760 in various ways. 56 00:03:31,760 --> 00:03:37,340 I grew up listening to classic rock as a kid and other genres as I’ve grown up. 57 00:03:37,340 --> 00:03:40,060 I’ve even gone to a couple of concerts in the past. 58 00:03:40,060 --> 00:03:44,720 If you look around the Internet, there are d/Deaf and hard of hearing musicians, rappers, 59 00:03:44,720 --> 00:03:45,380 singers. 60 00:03:45,380 --> 00:03:49,530 A lot of us may not listen to music in the “typical” way, but if you look around 61 00:03:49,530 --> 00:03:52,160 the Internet, you’ll see ASL music videos. 62 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:59,849 I’m very glad that AT&T has created #FEELTHEMUSIC because it’s a fun way of proving society 63 00:03:59,849 --> 00:04:00,250 wrong. 64 00:04:00,250 --> 00:04:05,710 Thank you to AT&T to contacting me and giving me the opportunity to work with them. 65 00:04:05,710 --> 00:04:08,850 Make sure you enter both giveaways when you're finished watching this video. 66 00:04:08,850 --> 00:04:11,230 And I will see you later. Bye.