The COVID-19 videos below are produced in American Sign Language (ASL) by Keystone Interpreting Solutions (KIS) through a special diversity grant from theΒ Minnesota Department of Health, (MDH). Β KIS and MDH are committed to diversity within the Minnesota communities we serve. Β The videos include messages presented by individuals that best represent our Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotan Β who use ASL as their primary language.
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Please know this microsite lists only the videos that were developed through the Β MDH grant project. Β To view the full list of MDH videos produced in American Sign Language (ASL) go toΒ MDH COVID-19 ASLΒ YouTube playlist.

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Anddddd the book title is revealed!! Please join us on Feb 10th, 7pm-8pm!

Registration is requiredπŸ’–πŸ“š Join Us for ASL Literacy Night! πŸ“šπŸ’–

Join KIS-DCSC on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 7–8 PM CST via Zoom for a special ASL storytelling event!

We’ll be sharing the book Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane de Groatβ€”signed in ASL with an interpreter for voice translation.

This heartwarming story teaches kids about kindness, friendship, and the power of wordsβ€”perfect for Valentine’s season!

🎟️ FREE event! Registration required.
πŸ”— Sign up here: kis.zoom.us/meeting/register/ji4iXvHhQzONB5LSm6oEQQ

Tag a friend who would love this! πŸ’•βœ¨ #ASLLiteracyNight #ValentinesDay #DeafCommunity #familyfun
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Anddddd the book title is revealed!! Please join us on Feb 10th, 7pm-8pm! 

Registration is required

How exciting! You wouldn't want to miss this!SAVE THE DATES! Stay tuned for release of flyer with a book title in the afternoon today!

ASL Literacy Night with DCSC-KIS via ZOOM!!

February 10th, 7-8pm (registration required)
February 17th, 7-8pm (registration required)
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How exciting! You wouldnt want to miss this!

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating our amazing KIS staff and their work anniversaries! πŸŽ‰

Your dedication, hard work, and passion help make our team stronger and our impact greater. We truly appreciate everything you do to support accessibility and inclusion. Thank you for being such a valuable part of KISβ€”we’re grateful for you! πŸ’™πŸ‘

#KISStaff #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou #Teamwork
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πŸŽ‰ Celebrating our amazing KIS staff and their work anniversaries! πŸŽ‰  

Your dedication, hard work, and passion help make our team stronger and our impact greater. We truly appreciate everything you do to support accessibility and inclusion. Thank you for being such a valuable part of KISβ€”we’re grateful for you! πŸ’™πŸ‘  

#KISStaff #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou #Teamwork

πŸ’¦β„οΈ We Took the Plunge... AGAIN! β„οΈπŸ’¦

KIS staffs braved the icy waters (and wind!) for our 2nd Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics! πŸ… This year was a little differentβ€”colder temps, wilder winds, and instead of running in, we took a big leap straight into the freezing water! πŸ₯ΆπŸ’ͺ

But guess what? We loved every second of it! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ„οΈ Big shoutout to everyone who donated, jumped, cheered us on, or sent warm vibes (we needed them 🧣). You helped us make a splash for a great cause and some unforgettable memories!

Here’s to another year of freezing for a reason! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ #PolarPlunge #KISPlungesForSpecialOlympics #freezingforareason #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
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πŸ’¦β„οΈ We Took the Plunge... AGAIN! β„οΈπŸ’¦

KIS staffs braved the icy waters (and wind!) for our 2nd Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics! πŸ… This year was a little differentβ€”colder temps, wilder winds, and instead of running in, we took a big leap straight into the freezing water! πŸ₯ΆπŸ’ͺ

But guess what? We loved every second of it! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ„οΈ Big shoutout to everyone who donated, jumped, cheered us on, or sent warm vibes (we needed them 🧣). You helped us make a splash for a great cause and some unforgettable memories!

Here’s to another year of freezing for a reason! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ #PolarPlunge #KISPlungesForSpecialOlympics #freezingforareason #teamworkmakesthedreamworkImage attachmentImage attachment

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Aw, no video? Wanted to see if Nic Zapko’s legs kept functioning.

✨ Celebrating 10 Years with Misty Portman! ✨

Join us in honoring Misty Portman for an incredible 10 years with KIS! From her first role to the experienced professional she is today, Misty’s hard work and dedication have been an inspiration to us all.

Misty, your growth and contributions over the years have made a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team. Here’s to celebrating this amazing milestone and looking forward to many more successes together! πŸŽ‰

#WorkAnniversary #Gratitude #TEAMKIS

Flyer ID:

At the top, the flyer reads:
"OUR KIS STAFF’S SPECIAL MILESTONE!"

Below it, the date is prominently displayed:
"January 27th, 2025."

Main Content:
The flyer celebrates Misty Portman’s 10-year milestone with the heading:
"Celebrating 10 years of Your Dedication and Excellence!"

Photo of Misty Portman:
Centered in the flyer is a circular image of Misty. She has a friendly smile, long wavy hair, and is wearing a navy blue KIS-branded pullover.

Details:
At the bottom, her name and role are highlighted:
"Misty Portman, KIS MN, Executive Assistant/Co-Team Lead."

Design:
The background is a neutral gray with a green circle framing Misty’s photo. The bottom has a festive touch with colorful firework illustrations in blue, green, and white. Font/Words are in white.
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✨ Celebrating 10 Years with Misty Portman! ✨

Join us in honoring Misty Portman for an incredible 10 years with KIS! From her first role to the experienced professional she is today, Misty’s hard work and dedication have been an inspiration to us all.

Misty, your growth and contributions over the years have made a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team. Here’s to celebrating this amazing milestone and looking forward to many more successes together! πŸŽ‰

#WorkAnniversary #Gratitude #TEAMKIS 

Flyer ID:

At the top, the flyer reads:
OUR KIS STAFF’S SPECIAL MILESTONE!

Below it, the date is prominently displayed:
January 27th, 2025.

Main Content:
The flyer celebrates Misty Portman’s 10-year milestone with the heading:
Celebrating 10 years of Your Dedication and Excellence!

Photo of Misty Portman:
Centered in the flyer is a circular image of Misty. She has a friendly smile, long wavy hair, and is wearing a navy blue KIS-branded pullover.

Details:
At the bottom, her name and role are highlighted:
Misty Portman, KIS MN, Executive Assistant/Co-Team Lead.

Design:
The background is a neutral gray with a green circle framing Misty’s photo. The bottom has a festive touch with colorful firework illustrations in blue, green, and white. Font/Words are in white.

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Congratulations Misty!!!

Congratulation!!!!

One of my favorite people to work with! Congratulations on 10 years!! πŸ€—β€οΈ

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Keystone Interpretation Solutions proudly recognizes and honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His dream of equality, justice, and unity inspires us to reflect on how far we’ve come and to remain steadfast in our commitment to building a more inclusive and compassionate world. Today and every day, we celebrate his vision and strive to turn his dream into reality.

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This flyer is a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It features a historic black-and-white photograph of Dr. King waving to a crowd during a public speech, with a sea of people in the background. The overall color theme is blue and white, with a transparent blue overlay on the image. It have a white line as border.

At the top of the flyer, there are five stars arranged in a semi-circle, emphasizing the celebratory nature of the design. Below the stars, bold white text reads:

"Martin Luther King Jr. Day"

Underneath, a smaller text line states:

"- I Have a Dream -"

This flyer celebrates Dr. King’s legacy and highlights his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, symbolizing hope, unity, and equality.
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Keystone Interpretation Solutions proudly recognizes and honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His dream of equality, justice, and unity inspires us to reflect on how far we’ve come and to remain steadfast in our commitment to building a more inclusive and compassionate world. Today and every day, we celebrate his vision and strive to turn his dream into reality.

Flyer ID: 

This flyer is a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It features a historic black-and-white photograph of Dr. King waving to a crowd during a public speech, with a sea of people in the background. The overall color theme is blue and white, with a transparent blue overlay on the image. It have a white line as border. 

At the top of the flyer, there are five stars arranged in a semi-circle, emphasizing the celebratory nature of the design. Below the stars, bold white text reads:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Underneath, a smaller text line states:

- I Have a Dream -

This flyer celebrates Dr. King’s legacy and highlights his famous I Have a Dream speech, symbolizing hope, unity, and equality.

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Join us in celebrating a special milestoneβ€”Courtney Wright’s 5-year anniversary with KIS! πŸŽ‰

As our KIS MN Interpreter Specialist, Courtney’s dedication and hard work have been instrumental in working with our interpreters and with the community. Her commitment truly makes a difference, and we are grateful to have her on the team.

Congratulations, Courtney, on this incredible achievement! Here’s to many more successful years ahead! πŸ‘βœ¨

Flyer ID:

Header:

Text in white on a dark blue background reads:
"Our KIS Staff's Special Milestone! January 15th, 2025"
Main Section:

Centered on the flyer is a circular photo of a smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a black zip-up jacket with the KIS logo.
Below the photo, large white text reads:
"Celebrating 5 years of Your Dedication and Excellence!"
Bottom Section:

White text on a dark blue rectangle highlights the name and position:
"Courtney Wright
KIS MN, Interpreter Specialist"

Decorative Elements:

Firework patterns in blue and green are displayed across the bottom edge of the flyer, adding a festive touch.
Color Scheme:

The flyer primarily uses shades of blue with accents of green and white as KIS Logo Colors.
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Join us in celebrating a special milestoneβ€”Courtney Wright’s 5-year anniversary with KIS! πŸŽ‰  

As our KIS MN Interpreter Specialist, Courtney’s dedication and hard work have been instrumental in working with our interpreters and with the community. Her commitment truly makes a difference, and we are grateful to have her on the team.  

Congratulations, Courtney, on this incredible achievement! Here’s to many more successful years ahead! πŸ‘βœ¨

Flyer ID: 

Header:

Text in white on a dark blue background reads:
Our KIS Staffs Special Milestone! January 15th, 2025
Main Section:

Centered on the flyer is a circular photo of a smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a black zip-up jacket with the KIS logo.
Below the photo, large white text reads:
Celebrating 5 years of Your Dedication and Excellence!
Bottom Section:

White text on a dark blue rectangle highlights the name and position:
Courtney Wright
KIS MN, Interpreter Specialist

Decorative Elements:

Firework patterns in blue and green are displayed across the bottom edge of the flyer, adding a festive touch.
Color Scheme:

The flyer primarily uses shades of blue with accents of green and white as KIS Logo Colors.

18 CommentsComment on Facebook

Congratulations, Courtney! πŸŽ‰ SO grateful for all you do! 🀟

Congratulations on your 5 years!!

Woohoo!! Congrats on 5 years Courtney!!!!🩷🩷🩷🩷🀟🏼🀟🏼🀟🏼🀟🏼

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πŸŽ‰ Wishing you a Happy New Year! πŸŽ‰

Please note: Keystone Interpreting Solutions offices will be closed on New Year's Day. Enjoy the celebrations!

Flyer ID: The flyer features a captivating black background adorned with a dazzling fireworks display bursting in the top left corner. The vibrant explosions paint the night sky with intricate patterns of light and color, evoking a sense of celebration and excitement for the arrival of the new year 2025. Positioned prominently in the center of the flyer, the golden text "Happy New Year 2025" radiates warmth and optimism, symbolizing hopes for a prosperous year ahead. In the bottom right corner, the message "Keystone Interpreting Solutions of MD, MN, NY, and DCSC are closed today" is displayed in crisp white font, providing important information. Additionally, four logos adorn the bottom section.
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πŸŽ‰ Wishing you a Happy New Year! πŸŽ‰ 

Please note: Keystone Interpreting Solutions offices will be closed on New Years Day. Enjoy the celebrations!

Flyer ID: The flyer features a captivating black background adorned with a dazzling fireworks display bursting in the top left corner. The vibrant explosions paint the night sky with intricate patterns of light and color, evoking a sense of celebration and excitement for the arrival of the new year 2025. Positioned prominently in the center of the flyer, the golden text Happy New Year 2025 radiates warmth and optimism, symbolizing hopes for a prosperous year ahead. In the bottom right corner, the message Keystone Interpreting Solutions of MD, MN, NY, and DCSC are closed today is displayed in crisp white font, providing important information. Additionally, four logos adorn the bottom section.

πŸŽ‰ Happy New Year from all of us at KIS! Here’s to a fantastic 2025 filled with joy, success, and new adventures! πŸ’«

#KISFamily #NewYear2025
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Happy new year

Happy New Year!!! Nice seeing your greetings!!

SKOL at the end!

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