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Mom Takes Deaf 4-Year-Old Out for Food, What Server Does Leaves Her Stunned

Mom Takes Deaf 4-Year-Old Out for Food, What Server Does Leaves Her Stunned

Summary

A mother in California took her deaf 4-year-old son, Luca, to a Chick-fil-A where a cashier could communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). This interaction was shared online and highlighted the importance of language access for the deaf community.

Key Facts

  • Callie Foster has a deaf son named Luca.
  • Luca was diagnosed with hearing loss when he was about six weeks old.
  • Foster and her family learned American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with Luca.
  • The family had a meaningful interaction at Chick-fil-A when a cashier, Moises, used ASL with Luca.
  • Moises learned ASL in high school and used it to make the interaction special for Luca.
  • The video of this event went viral on TikTok, getting 4.2 million views.
  • Foster hopes the video highlights the importance of accessibility and language for the deaf community.

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