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December 1, 2021: Governor Newsom Press Conference – Latent Interpreting Media

[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: a large gray COVID cell with red and orange stems spiking out of the gray cell]
DEAF INTERPRETER: These vaccinations will help prevent the spread of COVID. By now you should know about the first and second vaccinations, but there is a new shot that has become available. This third shot is called a booster.
[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Person with their shoulder showing with sleeve pulled up with two hands in blue latex gloves holding a syringe with needle poked into the first person’s upper arm/shoulder. Next to the top image is a black number 1. Next to the middle image is a black number 2. Next to the bottom image is a black number 3]
DEAF INTERPRETER: The booster is important so please get all your vaccinations plus the booster.
[FULL SCREEN: a person’s profile of their head with a thermometer and white steam at top of the head, black swirls from the mouth with a black arrow to a COVID cell that is gray with red/orange spikes. COVID cell has two diagonal arrows. Arrows goes upward/downward to the same image of a head breathing out to three COVID cells and each COVID cell has three more arrows going outward.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: We want to stop the spread and the vaccines make that possible. Some people test positive for COVID but there is a new strain that is spreading. COVID-19 has evolved and changed into a new virus.
[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: a COVID cell as a gray cell with red/orange spikes and behind this cell is a spiral DNA staircase that is red above the cell and blue below.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: This new virus is called Omicron. People who have been fully vaccinated are not at high risk for getting sick from Omicron.
[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Abstract image of a dark skinned person with green shirt and cap wearing a mask. Bandaid on upper arm/shoulder with other hand giving a thumbs-up signal. Next to this person is an orange circle with white text: I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE! with blue and green bandaids with checkmark inside the circle. An abstract person with long dark hair, blue shirt, and.a white mask with one hand holding a thermometer and the other hand on the forehead. Above the head is a red large circle with a X inside. Below the person’s elbow is a green abstract COVID cell.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: People who do get sick from Omicron tend to not need get sick enough to go to the Emergency Room. Omicron is usually mild compared to COVID-19 thanks to the vaccines. So, please, get vaccinated!
[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: blue background with COVID cells floating around outside an abstract shape of a home in white. Inside the home are five people: a father, mother, grandfather with glasses, grandmother, son, and daughter. All wearing masks, posing for the camera.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: The holidays are coming up soon and we want everyone to be careful because our holiday socials and getting together to eat with families and friends can be a dangerous and quick way to spread the virus. See this list:
[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Four images with text next to them in a column. Hands with suds with orange text: Wash. Abstract head with short brown hair and blue mask with blue text: Cover. Abstract spray bottle with orange text: Clean. Abstract person with dark hair and blue dress with a green arrow from middle with blue text: 6 Feet.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: Even if you are vaccinated, you still need to practice safety measures like wearing your mask, social distancing and washing your hands often. Please continue to do this until COVID is not such a serious problem and still can spread. We need to keep doing this until COVID actually decreases and stops.
[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: white shape of California in back. Front has multiple bars that are blue on top with a white base from short on left getting taller and taller to the tallest bar on the right. Above the bars is an abstract picture of a person from very small on left to very big on right. Above the person’s head is a large red arrow showing an increase and along the arrow are COVID cells from left to right.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: We expect to see an increase of COVID positive individuals due to the people getting together for the holidays. We saw a spike last year around the holidays (Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas) as well. Again, holidays are here, please be very careful. We need to stay get our vaccinations.
[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: black center textured background with three red COVID cells and one blue COVID cell. One red and one blue have latched onto each other showing the transfer of the virus from one cell to another.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: The COVID virus mutates and evolves which makes it easy to pass on from one person to another. This means that even though our vaccines prevent COVID-19, the virus changes and becomes something else that can attack your immune system. Keep wearing your masks and stay safe until the virus completely goes away.
October 28, 2021: Governor Newsom Press Conference – Latent Interpreting Media

[FULL SCREEN WHITE TEXT ON BLACK BACKGROUND: Latent Interpreting Media, October 28, 2021, Governor Newsom Press Conference, Transcript is available in the video description section post of the video.]
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION UPPER LEFT CORNER: Picture of Governor Gavin Newsom ]
[BIMAGE DESCRIPTION: Logo of two circles on white background, one is a smaller circle within a larger circle. Within the smaller circle is two letter A L done in calligraphy style. Between both circles on the bottom are the uppercased text ACCESS LANGUAGE.]
[VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Deaf Interpreter Romduol Ngov is a Khmer genderfluid person with short black hair and tan skin. Romduol is wearing a dark maroon shirt, sitting in front of a solid blue background looking at the camera.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: Hello my name is Romduol, I will interpret Governor Newsom’s press conference which included several different people working together for our good health. These people represent different parts of our community.
[WHITE TEXT: Romduol.]
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A person is being vaccinated by a doctor wearing latex blue gloves and holding a syringe in their hand.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: This information is about giving vaccines which were made to prevent us from getting COVID-19. I strongly encourage you if you have not gotten the vaccine to go ahead and get it. We have seen proof that the vaccine does work! The vaccine does prevent people from getting sick from COVID-19. It works!
[WHITE TEXT: Booster Shot]
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Three checkboxes and a vaccine shot mascot giving the thumbs up to approve of the booster shot]
DEAF INTERPRETER: When you have had two doses of the vaccine then you are ready for a third shot which is called the booster shot.
[WHITE TEXT: AGE 65 AND OLDER OR STAY IN LONG-TERM CARE AGE 18 AND UP]
DEAF INTERPRETER: The first group of people who can get the booster shot are those age 65 and older. Those who have specific health situations, have long-term hospital stay, or live in a nursing home and are age 18 and up. If you are not over age 65 and don’t have a health situation or live in long-term care, then you have to wait longer for your booster shot until it is ready to be given to your group. The booster shot will be given to more groups of people in the future.
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A vaccine mascot is protecting two people from waves of various coronavirus attacks with images of three virus cells in green, red, and blue with angry faces.The two people are a young man giving a thumbs up and a lady who is waving to us with a traveling luggage]
DEAF INTERPRETER: Why do we need a booster shot? With COVID-19 we see many variations (changes) of the virus that has become something new. The third shot, booster shot, helps keep the new variations of the virus from getting into your body and making you sick. With two shots you are prevented from getting some strains of the virus. With a third shot, you are protected even more. This is why I encourage you all to get your booster shots.
In the state of California we see that many people have already gotten their vaccinations! I am so happy to see this. Keep it up! When we all get vaccinated then COVID numbers keep going down.
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A person is sick with a cold in bed .]
DEAF INTERPRETER: Winter is coming soon so we want to be ready for the cold weather, rain, wind, freezing temperatures, to be sure that our bodies are ready. Remember last winter we had to deal with both COVID and colds/flu at the same time. Remember many people got sick all over the state? People were getting each other sick. This year we are ready and are watching to make sure that what happened last year does not happen again. Please, if you feel sick, stay home. If you must go out, stay 6 feet apart, wear your mask. Remember, COVID is still around. It is not gone yet.
[MAGE DESCRIPTION: A march protesting against racism towards Asians]
DEAF INTERPRETER: Last, we see Asian community members involved in different organizations in Oakland working together to Stop Asian Hate. This is important because many Asians do not feel safe to go and get vaccines for fear of being attacked by those who are Anti-Asian. They rather stay home to protect themselves. But we want our Asian community members to feel safe to go out and get their vaccines for their good health. Plus some Asian community members may not have access to English. We want to serve them by providing staff who can communicate with them in various languages from all around Asia.
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: blue house next to blue font: Stay home. Green mask covering a face with green font: Wear a mask, yellow ruler with yellow font: stay 6 feet apart, and red soap with blue suds with red font: Wash your hands.]
DEAF INTERPRETER: Again, please remember three important things; keep your distance, wear your mask, and if you don’t feel good, stay home. Lastly, if you are eligible to get your vaccine, then please do. Thank you!
September 30, 2021: Governor Newsom – Latent Interpreting Media

[FULL SCREEN IMAGE DESCRIPTION: [on left in top left corner] Governor Gavin Newsom is a white man with slicked back grey hair. He is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a dark blue tie. He is speaking and gesturing with his hand.He is standing in front of three flags and from left to right, they are the American flag, California state flag and California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) flag.]
[WHITE TEXT: Governor Newsom, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021]
[WHITE TEXT: Video made possible with support from]
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: [Logo of two circles on white background, one is a smaller circle within a larger circle. Within the smaller circle is two letter A L done in calligraphy style. Between both circles on the bottom are the uppercased text ACCESS LANGUAGE.]

[WHITE TEXT: Ashley Griffith, Deaf Interpreter]
DEAF INTERPRETER: Hello my name is Ashley (A on heart). Today is September 30, 2021 interpreting the press conference with Governor Newsom with a focus on COVID-19 vaccinations in our schools.

[WHITE TEXT: VACCINATIONS & SCHOOLS]

[FULL SCREEN TO TOP LEFT CORNER IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A young person receives a vaccine in their school gym. In the background, “Falcon Pride” is painted on the wall.]

GOVERNOR: For students ages 12 to 17 years old many of them have already gotten their vaccines but not all. We want to see all of them get their vaccines. It is important that kids, teachers, paraprofessionals, and the entire school community, including parents, be vaccinated to prevent the spread of COVID.

[FULL SCREEN TO TOP LEFT CORNER IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A young person raises their hand in a classroom. All the students are sitting 6 feet apart and wearing masks.

GOVERNOR: Once vaccines are approved for 5 years old or older, they too.Encourage those ages 5 and up get vaccine when those are ready (not for under age 5).

[WHITE TEXT: 15th of OCTOBER]

GOVERNOR: Current vaccination requirements go into effect on the 15th of October as it relates to mandates for either being vaccinated and/or getting weekly tested. Each test have to sit and wait for 15 minutes for results then see if you have the virus or not. This important especially now as we getting close to winter, flu season, lots of people getting colds and getting sick, we will see a huge increase in the number of people with COVID too.

[FULL SCREEN TO TOP LEFT CORNER IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A map of the United States in various shades of orange and yellow. There are large COVID cells covering the United States but California has the smallest COVID cell. This represents the fact that California has the lowest COVID positive rate.]

GOVERNOR: Did you know that California has the lowest COVID positive rate in the nation? Yes true, the lowest in the whole country! Still, we need to do more to reach out to those unvaccinated, encourage them, and give them opportunities to get vaccinated. California was the first one in the nation to require masks in school. We also were the first to require all school staff to be vaccinated or to required to take weekly testings.

[FULL SCREEN TO TOP LEFT CORNER IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A young person raises their hand in a classroom. All the students are sitting 6 feet apart and wearing masks.]

GOVERNOR: In-person school is the best option for our children, not staying at home, but we need to follow rules for masks, social distancing, saying hello from afar. This is what we can do to keep our state safe and keep reducing the spread of COVID. Thank you.

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Stay Safe. Protect Yourself.

Stay Safe. Protect Yourself.

· Get vaccinated – continue to encourage your loved ones, extended family, and friends to get vaccinated and/or get the booster.

· Wear a Mask – continue to faithfully wear your mask anywhere you go.

· Get Tested – consider testing yourself before and after you travel or any gathering activities.

· Take Exposure Seriously – get tested quickly if you know of any exposure or experience any symptoms.

· Stay Home if Ill – don’t be tempted to participate in a family or social gatherings, you don’t want to be the one spreading COVID.

[Video Description:

A video graphic in black background, “Stay Safe”. 2nd line: “Protect Yourself”.

A person wearing a dark color mask, black polo shirt with the CODIE logo on it.

This person is taking off the mask.

The video graphic shows COVID vaccinate bottle and COVID booster bottle.

“Please continue to encourage your loved one, extended family and friends to get a vaccine and booster to get more protection against COVID. I have received vaccines and booster. Have you?”

Video transition in black dissolve

Next clip:

A person wearing a gray mask; faded red shirt, and eyeglasses.

This person is taking off the mask.

The video graphic shows two people elbows bumping each other, wearing masks.

“This (pointing to the mask in his hand) is really important. Wear them everywhere you go, work, store, movies, restaurant, events. Wear the mask anywhere. Please protect yourself. Thank you.”

Video transition in black dissolve

Next clip:

A person wearing a mask; black shirt.

“Hello”

This person is taking off the mask.

A video graphic shows the Take the Home test kit and a nurse taking the test with a person wearing mask in the car.

“Please consider testing yourself before and after…”

A video graphic shows two people wearing masks at the airport terminal

“…you travel or any gathering activities such as…”

A video graphic shows birthday banner and birthday cake

“…birthday…”

A video graphic shows non-binary wedding rings with a heart above it.

“…wedding…”

A video graphic shows a theatre with “EVENTS” below.

…social events”

A video graphic shows the Take the Home test kit and a nurse taking the test with a person wearing mask in the car.

“…Take the test to make sure you are being protected and you are protecting the others.”

“Thank you.”

Video transition of black dissolve

Next clip:

A person wearing black mask; dark gray shirt.

This person is taking off the mask.

“If you are experiencing fever, cough, cold, upset stomach, or feeling different…”

Video graphics shows person wearing mask experiencing chills

Another video graphic shows a person wearing a mask coughing,

Another video graphic shows a person wearing a mask touching the mouth and stomach

Another video graphic shows a person wearing a mask, sitting down, holding onto the chest and stomach

“… than normal, take the test.”

A video graphic shows the Take the Home test kit and a nurse taking the test with a person wearing mask in the car.

Video transition of black dissolve.

Next clip:

The person is wearing a mask, large purple earrings, and a purple shirt.

The video graphic shows a person wearing a mask, sitting down, holding onto the chest and the stomach.

“Stay home if you feel sick.”

The video graphic shows outlined house with “STAY SAFE”, next line, “STAY HOME”, next line, “STAY HEALTHY”. At the bottom, “Stay Home if you feel sick”.

The video graphic shows a person with a head cold, equal slashed, family and social.

“Don’t be tempted to participate in a family or social gatherings.”

The video graphic shows people hanging out of their patios, “Stay Home if you feel sick”

“You do not want to be the one responsible for spreading COVID.”

Video graphic: “Stay Home” with black outlined letters and white background.

The person is bending over, picking up the mask, and putting it on.

Next, video graphic showing all agency logos and inclusiveness post.

Next, video graphic showing inclusiveness post.

Next, video graphic of all agency logos in lighter tone.

Next, video graphic of all agency contacts info.
Vaccine Boosters: Moderna, J & J, and Pfizer

Transcript:
Hello. We have new federal recommendations from CDC about COVID-19 booster shots. Now they are not only for Pfizer, but also recommended for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
The recommendation for Johnson & Johnson is shorter. If you received your J&J shot 2 months or more ago, and are age 18 or older, you can get the booster.
If your second dose of either Moderna or Pfizer was 6 months or more ago, and are age 18 or older, you can get a booster shot.
The CDC also announced people may choose which COVID-19 vaccine
you receive as a booster shot. For example, some people may prefer to keep the same vaccine type type they already received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow to change which booster shot brand you get.
In California, you have the right to self-determine your risk of COVID-19 exposure. If you want a booster shot, as long as you both: 1) are age 18 or over, 2) had your last shot 2 or 6 months ago, depending on your brand, you cannot be denied a booster shot.
To make your appointment, go to MyTurnCA.gov.
You’ll need to bring your COVID-19 vaccination card. If you did not receive one at your first appointment, contact the site where you got your first shot, or go online to get a digital copy and find out how you can get a card.

If you have any questions or need more info, contact GLAD at info@gladinc.org, 323-892-2225, or visit gladinc.org.
Vaccine Mandate in LA City and County

Transcript:
Both Los Angeles City and County require vaccine documentation for specific settings now. Watch to see how LA City and LA County guidelines are different.
In LA County, beginning October 7, outdoor mega events will require proof of full vaccination, or a negative test result. To enter or work in LA County indoor portions like bars, breweries, wineries, lounges, or nighclubs, requires proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Beginning on November 4th, LA County bars and similar indoor establishments will be required to verify full vaccination of all patrons and employees for entry to indoor portions of their establishments.
Meanwhile, outdoor mega-events with 10,000 or more people will require attenders age 12 and over to show proof of either full vaccination or a negative COVID test from the last 72 hours. The requirement affects ticketed sporting events, outdoor concerts, and festivals. Make sure you are ready for the requirements.
City of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a mandate that requires people to show proof of full vaccination to enter any indoor spaces, like bars, restaurants, gyms, some stores, and entertainment venues. Retail establishments, like grocery stores and pharmacies, are not included in the vaccine mandate.
On November 29, LA City will begin enforcing vaccine mandates. COVID-19 vaccinations are free, and vaccines are effective. You will not be asked to prove your immigration status. To find nearby locations and schedule appointments, go online to MyTurn.ca.gov. If you have questions or want more info, contact us at GLAD.

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COVID-19 Info in ASL

● Center for Disease Control: ASL Videos

● Talking to Kids about Coronavirus

● The Daily Moth: Coronavirus Updates & News

● NAD: Coronavirus Page

● DeafBlind Interpreting: COVID-19 Response

● California Department of Aging

Local Resources

● COVID-19 Data in LA County

● Community-Sourced LA County Resource List

● LAist: Where to Get Assistance

● For Undocumented Californians

● Pick up COVID-19 Testing Kit

Health Information

● Medicare Health Insurance Updates

● County of LA Public Health Updates

● LA County Dept of Mental Health

● Health Care for Immigrants & Families

● Covid-19 Tests by Federal Government

Food & Housing

● Free Money for Groceries – CalFresh

● Seniors, Pregnancy, and Disabled Shopping Hours

● Free Meals for K-12 Kids: LA County

● Free Meals for Seniors: LA County

● Rental & Eviction Protections

● Homeless Shelter Directory

● Resources for DV/SA Survivors & Families

Education Tools

● California Dept. of Education Resources & Updates

● Deaf/HOH Accessible eLearning Resources Spreadsheet

● ASL Stories, eBooks, and Other ASL Educational Resources

● National Deaf Center (Postsecondary Education)

Financial Support

● FEMA offers assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses

● OnwardCA: One-Stop resource for people who have lost their jobs

● IRS: Tax Updates & Relief Checks

● EDD: Paid Leave, Unemployment Insurance

● LA County Utility Bill Relief

● Social Security Information

● Free & Low-Cost Computer Equipment & Internet Service

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