More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

Celebrate the moms in your life on Sunday, May 12 with these Mother's Day deals including flowers, gift card bonus offers, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Mother's Day Deals 2024: Flowers, restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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As a sign language interpreter, Jimmy Mitchell provides crucial information for residents in Oklahoma who are deaf. His approach and attitude are winning over fans on social media.

RESEARCHERS REVIEW WHAT THEY >> KEVIN OGLE SHOWS HIS UNIQUE ABILITIES. >> AND IT SHOWS A PEAK OF 5000 HOSPITAL BEDS. >>  AND JIMMY MITCHELL HAS BECOME A SENSATION. THE WORDS AT A BLAZING SPEED AND ADDING SOME FLAIR TO IT. WHAT IS MORE AMAZING JIMMY NEVER HEARS ONE WORD THE GOVERNOR IS UTTERING BECAUSE JIMMY IS DEAF. SO HOW DOES HE KNOW WHAT THE GOVERNOR IS SAYING? HE RELIES ON HIS TEAMMATE IN THE AUDIENCE, JACOB ALEXANDER, WHO SIGNS THE GOVERNOR'S WORDS TO JIMMY WHO THEN SIGNS THEM TO THE TV AUDIENCE. WHY DOESN'T JACOB JUST DO THE SIGNING? >>  IT IS NEVER GOING TO BE WHAT I LEARNED IN SCHOOL. BUT THAT IS WHAT IT IS FOR JIMMY. THIS IS HIS WHOLE LIFE. THIS IS HOW HE COMMUNICATES WITH HIS DEAF WIFE AND HIS JOB. AND WHAT I WOULD BRING TO THE TABLE IS NEVER GOING TO BE THE SAME AS WHAT A DEAF PERSON IS BRINGING. >> PARSONS INTERPRETED FOR JIMMY DURING OUR INTERVIEW, AND I ASKED ABOUT ALL THOSE EXPRESSIONS. >>  IF I AM LOOKING VERY STERN AND SERIOUS, THEN THAT TONE IS CONVEYED TO THE AUDIENCE. IF I AM SHOWING THAT I AM ANGRY BECAUSE THE SPEAKER IS ANGRY, THEN THAT IS WHAT IS CONVEYED. >> ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR, MAP. >> IT HAS JUST BLOWN UP. PEOPLE HAVE MADE MEMES OF ME WHICH IS HILARIOUS AND I LOVE IT. THEY'LL CUT A LOOP OF ME SIGNING AND ADD MUSIC SO IT LOOKS LIKE I AM DANCING WHILE I AM ACTUALLY SIGNING. IT HAS BEEN PRETTY FUNNY. I THINK IT IS AWESOME. I AM NOT OFFENDED. I THINK IT IS GREAT. I AM JUST IN ON THE JOKE AND I

Oklahoma sign language interpreter gaining popularity on social media for abilities

A kindergarten class in Tennessee decided to surprise their school's longtime janitor for his 60th birthday by singing to him - in American Sign Language.

Kids sing (and sign) Happy Birthday to deaf janitor

Starbucks has officially opened its first signing store in the nation's capital.



First signing Starbucks opens in DC for customers with hearing deficits

Starbucks will open its first U.S. location staffed completely with employees who use American Sign Language in October. 

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Oklahoma sign language interpreter gaining popularity on social media for abilities

Kids sing (and sign) Happy Birthday to deaf janitor

First signing Starbucks opens in DC for customers with hearing deficits

All employees will use sign language at new Starbucks location