Inclusion is a priority for the league, and we hope the fans get to see that, especially at halftime and pregame." “It's all about celebrating people for their differences, and coming together for the things we love. “It's all about us continuing to be more inclusive and providing more opportunities for everyone," NFL spokeswoman Jordyn White said. Members of the California School for the Deaf football team, as honorary captains, will be at midfield for the coin toss. I hope that this is a door open and it continues to be open for the halftime show from this point. “This has never happened before, where deaf people actually sign. “It’s different and it’s historic,” said the 51-year-old Snipe, who is from Virginia. He signed the national anthem and “America the Beautiful," before last year's game alongside Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church. Snipe is making a return engagement to the NFL's annual showcase. We’ve been here and we've been knocking on that door for a long, long time, trying to gain this access." Many people are seeing what our talented deaf people can do as actors, musicians, producers, directors, writers, artists in general. “Many doors are opening throughout our community. “The 21st century, we’re starting to be seen," Snipe told the AP through an interpreter. “Audible," a documentary short focused on a football team at the Maryland School for the Deaf, also earned a nomination.
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