Coronavirus in Oklahoma: American Sign Language interpreter thrust into role as a lifeline for deaf and hard of hearing

For the past few weeks, Mitchell, 39, has become a familiar face for many Oklahomans as he stands and delivers the words of Gov. Stitt, interpreted into American Sign Language. Mitchell has delivered the news of the first few cases of COVID-19, the need for social distancing and the orders for at-risk Oklahomans to stay at home.


APR 4, 2020 - Swerving in and out of traffic, Jimmy Mitchell made a mad dash to get to the Oklahoma state Capitol. After a quick stop at a department store for a change of clothes and a risque fitting in the parking lot, Mitchell walked into the Capitol to find his partner and hearing interpreter Ja...

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Coronavirus in Oklahoma: American Sign Language interpreter thrust into role as a lifeline for deaf and hard of hearing