Open Mic

The Deaf Community and Viva El Paso


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In this episode of Silent Voices, Strong Voices, moderator Belen Rico, an El Paso native and instructor at El Paso Community College, interviews Jaime Carrasco from Viva El Paso. Carlos Pina and Ana Racio, Belen's sign and voice interpreters, are also part of this episode.

In speaking with Mr. Carrasco, Rico learns how Viva El Paso came to fruition and how it's been a part of our staple in the Borderland since 1978. Belen also discusses the challenges of performances like Viva El Paso the Deaf population has when viewing this type of entertainment.

Listen to the exciting announcement that Viva El Paso makes to further their commitment to ensure EVERYONE can enjoy the show.  

If you know someone who needs Sign Language Interpreting Services, please reach out to them at 915-274-1713

www.interamericaninterpreting.com


Ana Racio is the voice interpreter for Belen with Inter American Sign Language Interpreting Services LLC

Carlos Pina is Belen’s sign interpreter with Inter American Sign Language Interpreting Services LLC 

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Open MicBy KFOX14