Deaf Spring Social on April 16 an attempt to bring hearing, deaf worlds closer locally

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Margo Noel says she felt lost when she moved to Huntington in 2007.

Deaf since age 3, Noel wasn't sure how to navigate her new community. It wasn't that people were intentionally shutting her out; they just didn't know how to deal with her.

"I think some people are willing to try and work with you," Noel says. "Others feel awkward and step away."
It didn't take her long to start reaching out. After joining Union Church, Noel decided to teach a signing class. Eventually, several of the church members who had taken her class volunteered to interpret for her during services. As a result of Noel's classes, the church now has a signing ministry, Worship In Motion, and several deaf people attend services there.