Accessible Holiday Podcast 2019: Recent Episodes

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This is our New Year's Eve (NYE) 2019 Podcast, our last podcast episode of 2019! Upbeat instrumental music plays at the beginning of podcast for 10
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Welcome to Ability Anyware Radio, a disability advocacy podcast.
You're listening to the #AccessibleHoliday segment and our
last podcast of 2019. Enhance your entertainment experience with the
Spectrum music visualizer, free download from the online Microsoft
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As you take your last gander at the Christmas Tree
and feel that hint of warm nostalgia, sadness, and/or
perhaps relief with the end of the holiday season,
enjoy this holiday classic performed by the legendary Nat King Cole,
"O Tannenbaum", which means Christmas tree in German. This is the
German version of "Oh Christmas Tree".

For educational purposes, lyrics included, transcript for Deaf:

O Tannenbaum lyrics
DEUTSCH
TEXT: Ernst Anschütz, 1824
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur
zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Dein Kleid will mich
was lehren:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Trost und Kraft
zu jeder Zeit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Das soll dein Kleid
mich lehren.

Literal English translation from Lyric Find
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
How loyal are your leaves/needles!
You're green not only
in the summertime,
No, also in winter when it snows.
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
How loyal are your leaves/needles!
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
You can please me very much!
How often has not at Christmastime
A tree like you given me such joy!
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree,
You can please me very much!
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
Your dress wants to
teach me something:
Your hope and durability
Provide comfort and strength
at any time.
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree,
That's what your dress should
teach me.

O Christmas Tree (Adapted English version)
Tony Bennett, London Symphony Orchestra
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Such pleasure do you bring me
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Such pleasure do you bring me
Every year this Christmas tree
Brings to us both joy and glee
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Such pleasure do you bring me
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly
Each bough does hold its tiny light
That makes each toy to sparkle bright
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly.

We enjoyed spending 2019 with you and look back fondly on
new friends and memories that we made through disability advocacy
events over the past year. This piece is off the Celtic
Christmas album by Banna De Minstrels, Auld Lang Syne, which
means times long past. Now it's time to #Reflect on what we
learned and look forward with optimism in being able to start over
with #2020Vision.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

And surely ye'll be your pint' stoup,
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pu'd the gowans fine,
And we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae paidl't in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
Writer(s): Dp, Andre Leon M. N. Rieu, Jo Huijts Lyrics powered
by www.musixmatch.com

Adapted for American English music video with lyrics:

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mCWIsmSFN8

We will return in 2020 with new podcast episodes, including
our annual #LoveAbility podcast on Valentine's Day, along with
our #SoundBites, our podcast about food accessibility
for persons with disabilities. We will also be publishing
new issues of Ability Anyware Digital Quarterly (also under the #AADQ),
our disability advocacy magazine, founded by Lexington School for the Deaf,
4201 Schools alumni in 2015.

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@abilityanyware. Happy New Year!

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A Christmas Day Podcast with transcript for Deaf viewers, chat about viral ASL challenge during Christmas Season 2019, links to classic holiday song lyrics, sheet music, educational ASL interpretation video, and piano tutorial with music visualization.

Transcript:

Host: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Ability Anyware Radio, a disability
advocacy podcast. This is the Christmas Day #AccessibleHoliday
podcast. We provide transcipts of our podcast episodes for Deaf viewers with
song lyrics, links to sheet music and videos. We recommend Microsoft's Spectrum
music visualizer to enhance your entertainment experience. It's a free download
on the Microsoft Store.

For those of you who couldn't be with your family today or throughout
this holiday season, please know that you are not alone.
You have kinship with us here at Ability Anyware Radio. And we're
starting off our podcast with Jose Feliciano's, Feliz Navidad (means
"Merry Christmas in Spanish). It's a classic, unforgettable holiday tune sure to
lift your spirits! We love you Jose! And thanks for making such a great song!

Feliz Navidad Lyrics:
https://genius.com/Jose-feliciano-feliz-navidad-lyrics
Sheet Music
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-400678.html

This Christmas by Donny Hathaway Lyrics
https://genius.com/Donny-hathaway-this-christmas-lyrics
Sheet Music
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-6537.html

And of course, this Christmas Day podcast would not be complete without this
classic holiday hit by the lovely Mariah Carey. Thanks to Mariah for
embracing and acknowledging the Deaf Community's ASL interpretation of her song,
All I want for Christmas Is You. Nyle DiMarco, Deaf Celebrity
and founder of the Nyle DiMarco Foundation, started
his ASL Challenge on Twitter for people to make ASL videos
under the #AllIWantForChristmasIsYou. It went viral!

If you didn't know, "The Nyle DiMarco Foundation is a nonprofit organization
that exists as a national philanthropic resource for all organizations,
institutions and individuals working to improve the lives of every Deaf person in
the world. Their current priority area is Deaf children and families."

Nyle and the Foundation are guided by the principle that every
child deserves love and language. Find out more about the Nyle
DiMarco Foundation at www.nyledimarcofoundation.com

This is why ASL interpretation, captions, and transcripts are so important
in social and multimedia content. They add educational value and make
content more accessible.

And now without further ado, All I Want for Christmas Is You!

By the way, there is a great educational video with ASL interpretation of
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by YouTuber underkass13.
Check it out when you get a chance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC43_bsA43s
We love it!

All I Want for Christmas Is You Lyrics:
https://genius.com/Mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-lyrics
Sheet Music:
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-343650.html

And now this timeless and heartwarming piece,
The Christmas Song, performed by a man with a regal voice, the
historically significant, Nat King Cole.

The Christmas Song Lyrics:
https://genius.com/Nat-king-cole-the-christmas-song-lyrics
Sheet Music:
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-189580.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQksYOORmQ8&feature=youtu.be

We had a wonderful time hanging out with you here & look forward to
connecting with you again throughout the year. Stay tuned to our
Twitter feed @AbilityAnyware. Wonderful Christmastime by Paul
McCartney. Love & Prosperity in 2020!

Wonderful Christmastime Lyrics:
https://genius.com/Paul-mccartney-wonderful-christmastime-lyrics
Sheet Music:
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-310429.html

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Image in this episode of #AccessbleHoliday poster with red background and illustration of assorted white snowflakes floating. The following text is our transcript for Deaf viewers. It contains links with song lyrics, some sheet music, music visualization videos, and an ASL interpretation video. Welcome back to Ability Anyware Radio's #AccessibleHoliday podcast.
Another favorite holiday classic of ours is "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by
Tchaikovsky.This version has a little bit of a twist, however! It's a trap hip
hop remix of the song by Blue Claw Philharmonic. Enjoy!

Video with visualization, how to play on piano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUH-mToww_4
Sheet music on Virtual Sheet Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/AL-1163098.html

And this is in loving memory of George Michael, who blessed us with his singing of the holiday tune,
"Last Christmas" by Wham

Song Lyrics: https://genius.com/Wham-last-christmas-single-version-lyrics

ASL Interpretation video: https://youtu.be/gMsyzVfnup8

And here's another favorite holiday classic of ours: "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" performed by Andy Williams off The Andy Williams Chistmas Album
written by George Wyle & Edward Pola
Song Lyrics: https://genius.com/Andy-williams-its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-lyrics
Sheet Music: https://sheetmusic-free.com/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-sheet-music/
You've been listening to Ability Anyware Radio's #AccessibleHolidayPodcast. Thanks for tuning in
with us. Happy Holidays!

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Transcript: And for all you Charlie Brown fans out there, "Christmas Time is Here", vocal off the Charlie
Brown Christmas Album, which was performed by choir at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (San Rafael,
California), written by Lee Mendelson, and composed by Vince Guaraldi.
This is another one of our favorite holiday classics.
Music Video with Lyrics:https://youtu.be/uBTAee5IfOw
Song Lyrics: https://genius.com/Vince-guaraldi-trio-christmas-time-is-here-vocal-lyrics
Sheet Music: https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-262828.html

And now for something more upbeat with a pick up in tempo, Holiday, one of our favorites by Vampire
Weekend. https://genius.com/Vampire-weekend-holiday-lyrics

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Image of red #AccessibleHoliday poster with illustration of white snow flakes,assorted sizes floating. Welcome back to Ability Anyware Radio's #AccessibleHoliday podcast.
If you haven't already, please subscribe to our disability advocacy magazine,
Ability Anyware Digital Quarterly, also under the hashtag #AADQ. This publication was founded by Lexington School for the Deaf, 4201 Schools alumni.

We recently published our winter holiday issue, #AADQWinter2019, which features our Accessible Holiday Shopping section with recommendations on gifts for all the important people in your life. Stay tuned to our Twitter feed for updates, @abilityanyware.

You can subscribe to our magazine and get a year's worth of digital issues delivered to your inbox.
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An AADQ subscription is a great accessible gift for a loved one, including family members and friends. You may also want to give an AADQ subscription to a co-worker or neighbor.

Speaking of Accessible Holiday Gifts, we would like to give a shout out to Elegant Insights Braille Creations.

Shop Elegant Insights Braille Creations for jewelry, fun accessories, and great gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Call Elegant Insights at 702-605-1265 or check out www.elegantinsightsjewelry.com to shop their distinctive collection of jewelry and accessories embossed in braille!

What does Christmas mean to us at Ability Anyware Radio? It means sharing love and kindess, perfectly embodied in this holiday classic by one the and only Stevie Wonder, "What Christmas means to Me." We love you Stevie!

"What Christmas Means to Me" performed by Stevie Wonder, written by Allen Story, George Gordy, Anna Gordy Gaye
Song Lyrics: https://genius.com/Stevie-wonder-what-christmas-means-to-me-lyrics
Sheet Music: https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-174656.html

Welcome back to Ability Anyware Radio's #AccessibleHoliday podcast. Thanks for tuning in with us. Here is Ability Anyware Team's favorite rendition of the holiday classic.."Silver Bells",
performed by the unforgettable, award winning singer and pianist, Ronnie Milsap! We love you
Ronnie!

http://www.songlyrics.com/ronnie-milsap/silver-bells-lyrics/

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Host: Welcome to Ability Anyware Radio, a disability advocacy podcast. We provide a transcipt of our podcast for Deaf viewers with song lyrics, links to sheet music and videos. We recommend
Microsoft's Spectrum music visualizer to enhance your entertainment experience.
It's a free download on the Microsoft Store.

This is DJ Ability. It's that time of year again! We're streaming our #AccessibleHolidayPodcast special with
one of our favorite, returning guests, the talented young artist and #BeautifulVoice for autism, Ina.
How are you Ina?

Ina: I'm doing great!

DJ Ability: We're thrilled to have you on our show again! Thanks so much for being here! So as we get into...

Ina: Thanks for having me.

DJ Ability: Oh, you're welcome!

DJ Ability: So, as we get into the holiday spirit, we're curious about the things you like to do during the holidays?

What are 2 of your favorite holiday songs?

Ina: "Rocking around the Christmas Tree" and "Happy Holidays" written by Alfred Earl. And it's also my original.

DJ Ability: And when can we get access to that song?

Ina: Uhm, next year.

DJ Ability: We'll look forward to it! What's is one of your favorite holiday traditions?

Ina: Going to my cousin's house for our Christmas Eve party.

DJ Ability: Nice! Is playing in the snow one of your favorite holiday traditions?

Ina: Yes, and also making those snow angels.

DJ Ability: Those are always fun and great to see! Hmmmmmm, speaking of which, you recently recorded
a song called "Playing in the Snow" with the help of your voice coach, Taylor Sappe.

Ina: Yes

DJ Ability: And Playing in the Snow was written by Lisa Gates, right?

Ina: Yes

DJ Ability: Here it is...

"Playing in the Snow" Playing in the snow
©Taylor Sappe and Lisa Gates 2017
Verse
Mom woke up the TV's blasting
Look what the weatherman's forecasting
Snow! snow! snow!
Put on your boots, coat, and hat
Lets find where the biggest hill is at
Slide! slide! slide!
Chorus
Playin in the snow
Till we freeze our toes
Watchin' the snowflakes blow
Playin' in the snow
Playin' in the snow
Till it's time to go
Watchin' the snowflakes blow
Playin' in the snow
Verse
I'll meet you at school break
Get ready to fly on the frozen lake
Skate! skate! skate!
It's only cold when the wind blows
Lets fall down and make angels in the snow
Snow! snow! snow!
Chorus
Playin in the snow
Till we freeze our toes
Watchin' the snowflakes blow
Playin' in the snow
Playin' in the snow
Till it's time to go
Watchin' the snowflakes blow
Playin' in the snow
Bridge
Its time to come inside
Light a fire and sip our cocoa
Close our eyes just a little bit
And then we can get back to
Chorus
Playin in the snow
Till we freeze our toes
Watchin' the snowflakes blow
Playin' in the snow
Playin' in the snow
Till it's time to go
Watchin' the snowflakes blow
Playin' in the snow