Where would you like Rachel to come to...

[Admin]

Ok, we need to separate out the thread a bit - where Rachel is scheduled to be, vs where you'd like her to come. I'm creating this thread as a place to hold your request. I can make NO PROMISES whatsoever...but I can assure you these are read!

Thanks!

-karen

[Kei_as_in_K]

Of course I'd love to have her back here in Charlemont, MA anytime she wants.

Our Springfield pbs station carries Signing Time so it'd be cool to have some outreach activity throughout Western MA. I'd have to see what kind of kids' events are coming up in this part of the state.

[fia's mom]

I would like her to come to the Newark, DE / Elkton, MD area. Both the Philadelphia station (for delaware) and Baltimore pbs station (for maryland) carry ST!

I would be more than happy to be a point of contact/"Community Leader" if you came to the area.

Philadelphia or Baltimore would also work.

***** Ok, after I posted this I found out that even though I located the PBS station on our local DirecTV listings for my area I can't access it. :( Major bummer. It's there, I just can't get to it. I'll never trust my listings again. *****

[jezecasmom]

I think St. Peters Missouri would be a great place to come. We are only 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis. My daughters school would love to have you visit them.

Thanks and hope to see you here one day soon.

[chrisspargo]

This area of NC is very family friendly and we would all LOVE to have you here! I would help in anyway possible... We have great museums, beautiful parks, the zoo in Asheboro is wonderful.
Thanks! Christine

[LisafromNY]

NJ/NY area is great. I'd be happy to help out, do the homework, research anything etc.... Signing Time has been such a blessing to my family, I will be forever grateful, and always willing to pay it forward ;)

[Teresa Jo]

...I would like her to come to the Newark, DE / Elkton, MD area...

These locations work well for us too. Or Lancaster/Harrisburg PA.

[Lynja_the_ninja]

Tooele County would be good. Just give me a few months to get the ball rolling:) JaLyn:)

[aligreat]

We have a local PBS station carrying ST, and we would love to have you come and promote it.

[Christene]

BOSTON!
or anywhere on the North Shore of Massachusetts :D

[3Beez]

We would love to have the ST cast come anywhere near Harrisburg, PA...anywhere within about 4 hours driving time. Mady started watching ST when she was about 10 months old and LOVES it...it has helped be able to have playdates with DHH children because they can use simple signs to play and she learns when she is there too.

I would also love the opportunity to help in any way that I could...even 4 hours away.

We are working on getting ST on our local PBS station too...so if you live in the Harriburg area and you get PBS...WITF (channel 33)....please help us by writing into them to get ST on the air!!!

[kimberly]

Columbus, Ohio would be a great stop for her! It's right in the heart of the midwest. And, being in the center of Ohio, Coumbus is an easy drive from either Cincinnati or Cleveland.

While they may not be posting on the Signing Time! forums, I know that there are hundreds of fans in this area. We are working hard to get ST! on PBS here and I'm sure a visit from Rachel would seal the deal.

[c01dunlap]

Columbus, Ohio would be a great stop for her! It's right in the heart of the midwest. And, being in the center of Ohio, Coumbus is an easy drive from either Cincinnati or Cleveland...
Woo hoo! I support that!! Don't forget Toledo (one of our ST playgroup members, Arika, & her family travels down from there). And, since it is centrally located, we can draw from Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia... The more I think about it... :D LOL.

[gran2sophie]

I would LOVE it if Rachel came to Columbus!! I'm back home in Indiana (and without my granddaughter) but we'd come for sure, from east and west!! :o
Jill

[bethsmommie]

On the Houston trip, are there times yet for the Children's Museum? They have nothing on their website about ST at all. I'm deciding to skip a whole day of work or just half day depending on when Rachel and crew will be there. I'm so excited!!!!!

[JoJo]

I'd love to go to Branson, Memphis, or Little Rock to see Rachel and crew . . .

:-)
jojo

[dmmetler]

Memphis, TN! With the Memphis Oral School getting so much press, it's hard for parents to connect with their signing children, so anything which would help parents meet each other and discover the joy of signing would be great. We have a wonderful public library with a great events room which would be a great place for the event, and I know that the Kindermusik educators would help in getting the word out to our parents, since even those of us who don't know enough ASL to teach Sign and Sing think signing is wonderful, and I've converted most of them to being ST fans!

And, ST could meet Elvis on location...well, maybe not-but there's a lot of great music-industry related things to do here, plus an awesome zoo and a great children's museum.

[signing bug]

I've got to jump on the Ohio bandwagon. I once read that Columbus, Ohio is an 8 hour drive from 80 percent of the US population. We could get a lot of people here in a hurry. There are even non-stop flights from SLC to Columbus everyday!

Columbus is home to many corporations that could support a ST event here! We have long been considered a great test market since we represent a typical American city!

Columbus is home to the Ohio School for the Deaf, the Columbus Hearing Impaired Program and the Franklin County Program, the Regional Infant Hearing Impaired Program, a deaf retirement community known as The Colony and other childcare centers, elementary, middle and high schools that incorporate ASL into their educational programs. The Ohio State University and Columbus State also offer ASL courses. There are lots of people signing here in Ohio!

Ohio could certainly make the Signing Time crew proud! Just let us know when you are headed our way and we'll have a crowd of fans waiting for you!

[musictchr1]

I've got to chime in here for the Chicago area!!! I'm sure there's lots of us in the surrounding area that'd love to see the ST! family!!! :D

[kilikicurran]

I'm in SC, so I'll have to say SC!! :D

[andrealynnj]

I know I'm repeating myself but San Francisco, San Francisco, San Francisco. Or Oakland, Berkeley, Freemont, Marin, Hayward Sausalito, Tiberon or any of our fine Bay Area cities. Fremont might seem to make the most sense because of the deaf school there but I think San Francisco would be a more fun destination and more of a draw and it is an easy drive from Fremont (or even a BART (public transport train) ride) so no one need miss out.

I have a big garden and would be happy to hold a Kei-style open party for all ST fans . . . .

[StaceyHay]

We'd love to see her in Sacramento CA., but if Rachel were to come to San Francisco we would be there.

Stacey Hay

[sherry3995]

I would vote for Fremont,
Here is why:
California School for the Deaf
Blacow Elementary School (the first one to have an ASL club) Bobcat talking Hands Club,
Bart comes from most areas in the bay area,
Our friends in Vacaville, Valejo and Sacramento are within 1 - 2 hours drive.

However if ST is anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area, We will be there.

[momgael]

A second for a visit to Raleigh! I am in Fayetteville and could make it a field trip for our EI program. There are also some others in the area that would help out I know!


Nickie

[030204mom]

Virginia, Virginia, Virginia!!! Aren't Alex & Emilie homesick yet? A nice visit to beautiful Virginia is good for all that ails ya! Richmond is the capital city and would be the perfect place to visit. And if you could convince our PBS stations to run the show, it would be terrific!

-Kelly

:p

[TarheelTuckers]

I've seen some requests for North Carolina! I am in Chapel Hill! Come visit the Tarheel state...we've got it all; the ocean, the mountains, and the rolling hills!

[itsren]

We'd love to meet Rachel somewhere between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington!

[Gailex]

We would most graciously welcome Rachel back to Massachusetts. My son and I live in Dedham, MA and read of her visit to MA on ST's website recently and are sorry to have missed her. Two weeks ago, our cable access PBS station started airing Signing Time and friends and family are tuning in because they see my 16 mo. old son signing and want to join the fun. When the time is right Rachel, come back! In the meantime, we'll keep spreading the word and joyfully partner with you in the fulfilling your dream for all hearing impaired and for all the little ones like my son who now have a means to share their excitement at having a "voice"!

[Thdoy2]

If you would like a suggestion, Chicago would be great. Me and my 3 kids love Signing Time and have greatly benifitted from it. Plus there is so much to do here, it would make for a great vacation after your ST work is done!

[vickyw72]

Well of course PBS round here in Philly & NJ carry ST and we have many friends who would come out to see you. We of course would be top of the list!.
So think about us here in Nice Jolly New Jersey!
Vicky

[Jamie]

Would love to see her in Denver, but SOCAL with plenty of notice would work too.

[signsofearlylife]

I'll chime in with another vote for Sacramento, CA. We would LOVE to have Rachel here!!!!! And we could gather lots of lots of ST fans for the visit!!! (We would definitely try to make it to the Bay Area if she were to go there also or anywhere else within a couple hours drive.)

[Jennifer2005]

I would love to help get Rachel (Emilie, Alex and Leah too) out to the West New York Area... actually Rochester! Rochester has a very large hoh/deaf population with the Rochester School for the Deaf and the NTID at RIT. Let me know what I can do to help get Signing Time here!!! :D

[3Beez]

Well of course PBS round here in Philly & NJ carry ST and we have many friends who would come out to see you. We of course would be top of the list!.
So think about us here in Nice Jolly New Jersey!
Vicky

We are working hard to get our local PBS station to carry ST! on tv but until that happens, I am willing to travel to meet the ST! crew with Mady...as does all the children who know of ST, she loves you all!

[andrealynnj]

I'll chime in with another vote for Sacramento, CA. We would LOVE to have Rachel here!!!!! And we could gather lots of lots of ST fans for the visit!!! (We would definitely try to make it to the Bay Area if she were to go there also or anywhere else within a couple hours drive.)

And vice versa, if Rachel came to Sacramento rather than San Francisco or Fremont, we'd be there. For sure.

[Lonna]

Okay, so it's partly cloudy, windy, and maybe 65 today, but any other time of year, you can count on sunny and 72 in San Diego! We'd love to have you here, Rachel and crew!

-Lonna & Alexander Leghart

P.S.
If you can't make it to Southern California this year, we'll meet you in my hometown of Duluth, MN! How crazy that you've already got a gig there. Who woulda thunk!

[jenml]

CT is great because you can travel anywhere in CT within two hours, and almost smack dab in the middle is ASD (American School for the Deaf in Hartford... the first Deaf school in America).

Or NYC... great draw because there are "locally" a handful of fabulous Deaf schools (in or within an hour from the city), lots of Deaf adult education programs, lots of Deaf community involvement and a wonderful interpreter training program:

-Mill Neck School for the Deaf, Long Island
-Cleary School (LI? I'm not very familiar with this one... it may be more oral)
-St Francis School for the Deaf, Bronx
-St Joseph's School for the Deaf, Brooklyn
-Lexington School for the Deaf, Queens (my husband's alma mater)
-JHS 47, NYC
-Fanwood, NY School for the Deaf, White Plains (Westchester)

-LaGuardia Community College (ITP/interpreter training program and PDA/program for Deaf adults), Queens
-Nassau Community College, LI
-Hunter College, NYC
MORE..... (what am I forgetting??)

There's also an annual Deaf Awareness Day (which is a big event) at South Street Seaport (Pier 17), NYC every August/September (one day, usually a Sunday) where they have booths promoting Deaf awareness through agencies, services, products, instructional material, educational material (I saw ST being sold for the first time by a vender last year)... and live entertainment (Deaf friendly).

Another huge Deaf annual event is the apple festival at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf in gorgeous Oyster Bay, LI every October (both sat and sunday). Big BBQ/fall foods (apple strudels, corn on the cob, funnel cake, carmel apples....), vendors, arts and crafts, kiddie games, and Deaf friendly entertainment all day on stage (in shifts!).... very fun.

The apple festival is more kid-friendly (as it's held on the huge lawn of Mill Neck Manor, rather than NYC) but both events are very well attended. I like the apple fest more for my son because I don't have to hold his hand the entire time :)

[cmdunn1972]

These locations work well for us too. Or Lancaster/Harrisburg PA.

Or... The Lehigh Valley, PA area works too. ;)

Bethlehem, PA anyone? Rachel is more than welcome in what we fondly refer to as "Christmas City". :D (Bethlehem is also reasonably accessible from Northern NJ, Harrisburg, the Poconos, AND Philly.)

[sheila]

FLORIDA....warm weather, Disney World is not far from Tampa Bay, we have the beach and did I mention the warm weather. Hasn't a late cold front hit the northern states recently...well cooler weather has hit Tampa Bay, so our highs are now in the low 70's.
There are two colleges with interpreting programs in the Tampa Bay area, and a large deaf population too.

Come to Tampa Bay Florida!

Sheila

[alphajenomega]

I would love to see her anywhere in the bay...San Francisco, San Jose, Fremont...

[tyandsophiesmom]

Or... The Lehigh Valley, PA area works too. ;)

Bethlehem, PA anyone? Rachel is more than welcome in what we fondly refer to as "Christmas City". :D (Bethlehem is also reasonably accessible from Northern NJ, Harrisburg, the Poconos, AND Philly.)


Any Pa, of NJ, of Delaware location would be fantastic. :)

[emschwar]

Baltimore, DC, NoVa, somewhere like that! Or, Columbia, MD! That'd make it real easy for us :)

[AMANDAJ]

It would great if toledo OH was a planned stop for signing time!

[kinser]

Anywhere in the midwest would be fabulous!

[SuzieG]

This area of NC is very family friendly and we would all LOVE to have you here! I would help in anyway possible... We have great museums, beautiful parks, the zoo in Asheboro is wonderful.
Thanks! Christine

Yes, please come to NC! Whichever city you came to (Raleigh, Charlotte, or anywhere in between) would be a pretty easy trip for Signing Time fans all over the Carolinas.
thanks! Suzie

[amiller]

Duh! San Antonio! I know of several schools and agencies we could tie an event in with, and of course there's GOOD mexican food and lots of fun here. And me! ;)

[Tali]

I agree Sacramento would be awesome! Or anywhere in central California would work for us!! Come to sunny California, you know you want to! ;)

[ASLReBecca]

Come one, you went up north, now come see us in the middle! I'm certain I can get you in to see the Presidential helicopter squadron. I have quite a few contacts ya know!!!
Smiles,
ReBecca

[c01dunlap]

It would great if toledo OH was a planned stop for signing time!
Amanda - I sent you a Private Message (see "Private Messages" link in upper right-hand corner). We have an Ohio ST Playgroup going on. See the thread (http://www.signingtime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48) (clickable link).

[c01dunlap]

It would great if toledo OH was a planned stop for signing time!
Oh, and, I'd go to Toledo, Ohio too! Of course, we ALL know I'd rather it be Columbus, Ohio... you could come visit &/or stay in our log home. I'm not above a bit of bribery! :)

[aly9712]

A great place especially if you'd like to feature historical things or re-enactments....Jamestown or Colonial Williamsburg is also right around the corner. PLEASE!!!!
Alycia & Alex

[AC's & JC's Mom]

We'd love to meet Rachel in person! Every time we don't know a sign for something, my children say "why don't we send Rachel a letter on the computer and ask her what the sign is for ..." Hopefully she can visit Maryland soon!
Thanks for asking!

[andrealynnj]

I enjoy this thread. Who knows why. I guess I wish we had a map we could all click stars on a virtual globe to show all the ST fans around the world.

[Christene]

we can
i started this map for everyone (hope it's ok!)
if you don't want to put your actual town (which is a good idea) use the closest big city

http://www.frappr.com/signingtime

[moa3dolls]

What a neat idea! :p

[Mommy2two]

What about a trip to nice, sunny warm Arizona? Phoenix area.

[JAIRATRACI]

I Would Like Rachel To Come To San Antonio. Houston Is Too Far Away When You Don't Have A Car.

[Teresa Jo]

we can
i started this map for everyone (hope it's ok!)
if you don't want to put your actual town (which is a good idea) use the closest big city

http://www.frappr.com/signingtime

You should repost this on its own thread so no one misses it.

[wewawi]

I have never done this before so I hope i am doing this right. I would love for rachel to come to slc utah so that my kids have a chance to be in a video. I think I saw one of our old preschool friends in the eating one and i am quite jealous! We learned sign out of nessecity and love signing time!

[Chris]

Looks like a lot of you voted for Toledo. I live just south of Detroit so Toledo or Detroit would be wonderful! :D

Chris

[andrealynnj]

[QUOTE=wewawi]I would love for rachel to come to slc utah so that my kids have a chance to be in a video. QUOTE]

Isn't ST in SLC Utah?

[andrealynnj]

we can
i started this map for everyone (hope it's ok!)
if you don't want to put your actual town (which is a good idea) use the closest big city

http://www.frappr.com/signingtime


How cool is it that you can throw out a wish here and someone makes it true. I wish the world were like this forum.

[MSrader]

It would be cool to see her come to the Kansas City area. I think that ST is the best program that has come out for children and we are glad it is in our house. Thanks :)

[tamthompson74]

You are in luck--no more wishing! ST is in SLC, UT. This forum is the right place to be to find out about local events. There are also play groups here in the valley. Tammy

[QUOTE=wewawi]I would love for rachel to come to slc utah

[Briley]

I would like to know if you are planning a camp in Utah again this year. We live in Idaho and would love to come to make a long weekend trip! We are huge fans of yours and my 2 year old would have a GREAT time (yes, her dad and I too).

[bjcengh]

but I would have loved to have gone to last years. And I think someone asked that question in another thread. And if I remember correctly Rachel said no. They are doing so much travelling that planning it would have been difficult. But hey, I could be wrong. Right Rachel!? ;)


I would like to know if you are planning a camp in Utah again this year. We live in Idaho and would love to come to make a long weekend trip! We are huge fans of yours and my 2 year old would have a GREAT time (yes, her dad and I too).

[phraa]

I have to throw in my vote for Chicago!!! We will serve you the best silly pizza you have ever had:)

(quietly waiting for protests frome new york:)

Cindy

[dylansmom]

I would love it if Rachel would come to either Melbourne, Florida or Orlando ! I live in Melbourne and we are having an Autism awareness festival this weekend, maybe she could make an appearance next year? we have the beach and lots of sunshine !... I am also registered with CARD
(Center for Autistic Related Disabilities) based out of University of Central Florida in Orlando,(which is an hour away from me) I am sure they would love to have her come to a big event there. we have hotels, theme parks and all kinds of stuff to do ! they frequently have fundraisers and festivals, plenty of places to have a signing time concert !
Donna Calautti
:D

[Signing_Hearts]

Since I'm very new to the idea of forums, maybe I should have read all posts before writing so I am not duplicating an idea??
I work as a teacher in Oakley CA and our district has new Deaf and Hard of Hearing classes. In actuallity, most students are children with special needs that use signing as their main form of communication. I think it would be a great opportunity to get more families familiar with Signing Time. :-)
~Amanda

[Jim]

I would love to see Rachel come to Nashville for an event here, I am sure there would be a big interest for it.

:)

[aligreat]

We have a local PBS station airing Signing Time, and Six Flags Marine World is having Deaf Awareness Day on August 19, 2006, a Saturday. It is located in the northern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, and so it would be closer to the Sacramento crowd. Rachel and friends could come and do some shows at the park and also enjoy themselves while they aren't performing.

On Friday, if you wanted to do another show in this area, we could look into doing a show at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. My ASL teacher is one of the outreach specialists there. This could be a fun "Deaf Awareness Day Kick Off." I'm sure Sherry's ASL club would love to have something so close to them.

I have asked my mom if it would be all right to have people stay with them, and she said they might be willing to have house guests for a few days. She has a 10,000 square foot home, complete with swimming pool, water slide, raquet ball court, pool table, ping pong, pinball, and even a Steinway. Also, my dad was in the Brasil mission at the same time as Grandpa Lex, if he wanted to come out I'm sure Dad would like that too.

Just let me know what I need to do to have my dream come true. :D

[chatterel]

We would love for Rachel to come to PA specifically the Hershey or Harrisburg area! We have some wonderful children's museums (state and private) that would be a great venue for her! My daughter would be thrilled to see her in person as well as my other fmaily members who love the signing time series! so PLEASE come to PA! We would be honored to have you!
chatterel
!

[andrealynnj]

I have asked my mom if it would be all right to have people stay with them, and she said they might be willing to have house guests for a few days. She has a 10,000 square foot home, complete with swimming pool, water slide, raquet ball court, pool table, ping pong, pinball, and even a Steinway.

Just let me know what I need to do to have my dream come true. :D

I live in SF and I want to stay with your mother! :)

[GlenviewDave]

We have a fabulous new Children's Museum in Glenview IL (just outside Chicago) called the Kohl's Childrens Museum. I would be more than happy to see if the museum has an interest if you do.

[jlgrafix]

Would love to see you in the Chicago area.

I am the chair for the Chicago area Buddy Walk (a Down Syndrome Awareness Walk) and there would be MANY fans there!!

Thanks for all your great programing!!
Jennifer
www.dssupport.net/buddywalk

[EcoMom]

We're in the Seattle area, but I'd drive as far north as Vancouver, British Columbia and as far south as Portland OR to see ST and the crew.

DD would just FLIP to see everyone in person! She loves ST.

ps: I'm in Seattle and I want to stay with your mom. :)


Originally Posted by aligreat
I have asked my mom if it would be all right to have people stay with them, and she said they might be willing to have house guests for a few days. She has a 10,000 square foot home, complete with swimming pool, water slide, raquet ball court, pool table, ping pong, pinball, and even a Steinway.

Just let me know what I need to do to have my dream come true.

[TeresaPA7]

We live in the tiny town of Middletown, PA. It is just 7 minutes from Hershey, PA. You know, Chocolatetown USA! There is Chocolate World and Hersheypark. Don't forget to bring the kids and the whole family Rachel=)
We'd love to meet you!
Our Church has started a Signing Ministry for our son Nathan who is now 19 mo old and has a very rare chromosome disorder called Chromosome 18q-, 21.3qter.
Looking forward to one day meeting all of you!
God Bless You and Your Family!
Teresa and Nate and Family

[Bridget]

We live in the Seattle area and would love to have you here.

[ilovemysonforever2002]

hello would like to see her come to carlinville illinois or close by
cant wait to see every 1 i wish we can watch it on tv we have pbs but i guess dont get it

[Luv2bemommy]

Another NC mom here!! PLEASE come to central NC!!!!!!!! :p

[archer210]

I would like to see signing time come to my dauters school in framingham, Ma (the Learning center for deaf children) I think it would be good for the kids, old and young.

[Tamantha W Odoardo]

I would like Rachel and her family come to North Carolina. Maybe she can come to North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton. If she can contact them and ask them. Whatever Rachel can. :p I would love take my son Tony to see Signingtime. Thank Tamantha

[sign2me]

Any chance in coming to California...specifically in Fresno. Lots of signing kids here. We would love to have Rachel visit.

[christy1246]

If you made a trip to the central east coast. We'd love to make the trip to see Rachel. I have a 2 year old but my 7 and 9 year old get into the songs so much to try figuring out what exactly your hands are saying in each of the songs.

[dsbtad]

Yep....No. Ca would be awesome! SACRAMENTO! Pleeeeeeeeeese come!

[rabooth]

Little Rock would be great! My daughter is hearing, but she watched these as a baby and constantly signed by 13 months old. She loves it and would love to see everyone in person. (She's 2 1/2.)

[hk933max]

My son Maxwell has been such a fan since birth. My sister is a speech therapist and introduced us to your videos. We have three different versions and he loves them all. We then shared how this worked for our son and several of his friends also now love the videos and are actively using all the signs.
We have a local bookstore called the Symposia in Hoboken, NJ that often has these events I am sure that they would be willing to host your appearance and I would be willing to help make the arrangements. Thanks for being such a constant in our daily routines and for the joy of signing that you have shared with our family.

[KKitzkatz@aol.com]

NJ/NY area is great. I'd be happy to help out, do the homework, research anything etc.... Signing Time has been such a blessing to my family, I will be forever grateful, and always willing to pay it forward ;)

I missed ST in this area and would love to have you come back!!

[fia's mom]

Little Rock would be great! My daughter is hearing, but she watched these as a baby and constantly signed by 13 months old. She loves it and would love to see everyone in person. (She's 2 1/2.)

I believe they are coming to Arkansas. It was mentioned during last night's chat.

[beebear03]

I would love it if she would come to Dallas, TX.

[Rachel]

Be sure to contact your local public television stations and ask them to air Signing Time. Especially you Texans... we've already been to Lubbock, Austin and Houston - since they are airing Signing Time. Contact your stations, call, email and write to them and please encourage your friends and family members to do the same. It DOES make a difference - our fans have got us on the air in HI and NC and countless other areas.

When it comes to Public television, you DO have a voice and your voice is heard!

We could really use your help in encouraging New York City, Minneapolis, Virginia and Sacramento/Fresno as well.

Thank You!!!

[signsofearlylife]

Hi Rachel,

We already get Signing Time! in Sacramento every Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. for quite some time now. Is that enough to get you to come here (hint, hint)?

[3Beez]

We could really use your help in encouraging New York City, Minneapolis, Virginia and Sacramento/Fresno as well.

Thank You!!!


AND PENNSYLVANIA....CARLISLE....PLEASE HELP!

[dsbtad]

Yep...you're on here every Sat. morning 11am. LOVE IT HERE IN SAC! DD and I are glued to the tv...watching you, Rachel. haha

So when you coming here?? I know our the handicap unit at dd's school would love to see you.

[clfranklin]

There is a thriving Signing Time fan base in the DC/NOVA area and we'd love to have you hold an event here!

-Isabel and Juliet (3 and 1) and their parents

[bjcengh]

If you live in Dallas and want to recommed that KERA show ST you can email Bill Young Director of Programming at byoung@kera.org
My brother and his family lives in Dallas and they have emailed and called KERA to recommend ST on their lineup. I know they know about Signing Time now we need to create alot of want and need! ;)

[heather_212]

Massachusetts, of course! tee hee We had such a BLAST when ST! came to Charlemont that I think it needs to be an annual event. And I'm sure Kei would agree with me! :D But, whether or not you come to MA again, I think it'd be nice to come back to the East Coast. It would give kids (who are too young to fly to Utah) a chance to meet you all. I also agree with the mom who wrote about coming to CT. My husband and I took a signing class before I had our son (4-28-06) and she had talked a lot about how big the deaf community is in CT because of the schools there. CT isn't that far from us, so I'd be game for going down there too!

[deniklr]

My daughter that is almost two loves Signing Time and so do I! It would be great to meet Rachel!
:)
Denise

[SethandAnyasign!]

Seattle or Portland!

[Noahsmommy]

Somewhere in Georgia - we are in Augusta.

[ElectricRocket]

We're in Atlanta, and we'd love to go to a Signing Time event!

-ryan

[dsp33466]

Signing Time has made it to PBS in NC too (Saturday mornings @8). Our 4-year-old son has been watching ST since he was a year old (we have all 13 DVDs and the music CDs too) and knows well over 100 signs. Our whole family loves it and would love to meet Rachel and her entourage.

[jensmom]

I haven't heard ANYONE mention Oklahoma so guess I will have to put in my two cents worth. Just think Rachel, if you time your visit just right you might even get to experience a tornado! (just kidding)
The PBS station in Tulsa carries ST but we don't have it here in Norman yet. Would LOVE for you to come either to Tulsa or Oklahoma City or, most of all, Norman (which, by the way, is said to be protected from tornados). Oklahoma is a very nice place to visit, is centrally located and I know you have lots of fans here. Daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Jeff and grandchildren Taylor, Cameron and Kaylynne would ALL be so thrilled to see you again and I can hardly wait to meet you in person since I feel like you are already part of the family! We have the University of Oklahoma, Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, many different festivals and I work for Norman Public Schools so can help with contacts in that area. Bring Rebecca and Emilie and the kids and we can have a GREAT time! :D

[Robert]

Seriously we would love to have them back for another event soon. Perhaps in support of our PBS Springfield Station. For those who may be wondering, a visit from Rachel and the ST crew is LIFE changing. Uh, for the good! Our town, our family and our community will always look fondly on that rainy October when they brought sunshine to all our lives!

[mom2jolakeil]

Another vote for Sacramento :)

[emma's mom]

Please come to IOWA!! We drove five hours to see the show in Duluth, MN and Virginia, MN. It was awesome!!!! I would love it to be closer to home so that some of our extended family could come see how excited Emma got to see you guys.
Lorra

[cheryl]

I'd like ST to come to the NYC/Connecticut area please.

[Patti B]

I would love to meet Rachel in Chicago, since my 13 month old twins adore her and her family!

[c01dunlap]

I would love to meet Rachel in Chicago, since my 13 month old twins adore her and her family!
LOL, then be sure to participate in getting Rachel on Oprah! We have been writing letters/emails and doing videos...

Check out these 2 threads:

Oprah, Here we come! (http://www.signingtime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1106)

ST! on Oprah! (http://www.signingtime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835)

[Patti B]

Already done Chris! I emailed the Oprah show a couple of weeks ago twice!

[c01dunlap]

Are you in on the video taping ideas yet?

[Patti B]

No i was trying to read what you all were doing with the videos but wasn't quite sure! Hannah has hearing aids and I am just amazed on how she is picking up on the ST. She loves them! Emma watches as she plays but Hannah is glued to the TV when ST is on! She probable is doing about 10-15 signs already. Amazing. I am a neonatal nurse adn was going to try to encourage the ST with parents of our babies since alot of them have problems. I can't describe the feeling I had when I saw Hannah starting to sign... my eyes filled up with tears and my heart melted!

[Mom2ckc]

Rachel came here to Duluth MN and Virgina MN Yeah and we had a wonderful time. We would love to have her come back here someday. THANK YOU!!!!!! Rachel for coming. You made our summer.....
We have a cute picture of you hugging Kyle it is just adorable.
When we got home from two days of Signing Time we were not home more then 10 mins and Kyle asked for Rachel st.
I think the bigggg kid had the most fun helping with Hopkins.
lol. (my husband Patrick the green frog).
Thanks again. Your the best Rachel. You really are.
Many hugs to the whole family....
Thank You....
Mary, Patrick
Caitlyn, Kyle, and baby Carmelle.

[dtale77]

Hey I hope I'm not too late to put in my vote, but there is a big Signing Time love affair going on in upstate NY! We can't get enough! Anywhere up north here would be cool. I would even go to Mass. , or NYC if need be. :)

[Hy-Rum]

I would love to see her come to the Greater Grand Rapids area in West Michigan.

[JAIRATRACI]

I Would Love For Rachel To Come To San Antonio, Tx. I Don't Have A Car So When She Comes To Other City Here In Tx I Can't Go. :(

[faux56]

I'd love to see her in Chicago. I'm new to the group, so I don't know if she has been here before or not.

Apart from the Oprah show. I'd love to see her on PBS during one of their fundraisers. She is currently on here at 6am on Sundays.

I'll help out any way I can.

Maria
Not afraid to make a few phone calls :)

[tara30us]

I wouldnt mind throwing in another vote for Arizona :)

[Shell&Huntersmom]

We would LOve to see Rachel come to Michigan! I live in Plymouth, but we'd travel far to see her! :D

[Claudia]

Of course I'd love to have her back here in Charlemont, MA anytime she wants.

Our Springfield pbs station carries Signing Time so it'd be cool to have some outreach activity throughout Western MA. I'd have to see what kind of kids' events are coming up in this part of the state.

I agree with Kei--anywhere in Western Mass. would be great--Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, or the Berkshires.

[heather_212]

I agree with Kei--anywhere in Western Mass. would be great--Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, or the Berkshires.

I second that! :D

[MSrader]

I would love for you to come vistit the Kansas City MO/KS area but the St. Louis area works to I will drive 4 hours to have my son see ST in person. He loves the movies and I am greatfull we have them. Thanks Maria

[adeletc]

Well, I don't know how convenient this would be, but I would love to see Rachel come to St. George, UT. She could fly Sky West to Vegas if she came before one of her Vegas trips.

[momofjandr]

We would love to have Rachel come to Southern California.
Of course, somewhere close to the Disneyland area would be ideal. But anywhere works for me. I will drive!! :D

[Diane]

I would love for Rachel to visit the Belfast Bangor Maine area.
Diane

[Mplus1]

We would love to have Rachel come to Southern California.
Of course, somewhere close to the Disneyland area would be ideal. But anywhere works for me. I will drive!! :D

Right there with ya Christy!!!

Come to Southern California!!!

[kabuki]

Poor Rachel! So many places, so little time... All good things to you and ST.

[Emilys_Mommy]

We would LOVE to see Rachel here in California! Just wait until fall when it is a little cooler :cool: wouldn't want anyone to melt!

[Daycare Mom]

Any where would be better then not at all...Ideally...central....maybe Southern...... ;)

[Rachel]

I know I am coming to So. Cal in partnership with KCET in August. I am scheduled to be in Northern Cal during October.

Keep checking the thread "WHERE IS RACHEL?"

[Rachel]

Poor Rachel! So many places, so little time... All good things to you and ST.

Not sure where in FL you want me to come, but I am scheduled to visit Sarasota FL in October.

The outreach events are scheduled in partnership with the PBS stations that are airing Signing Time. If we are not on the air in you area - THAT would be step one in the process of getting us out near you.

If we are on in your are - be in communication with your station(s) You can contact your station and thank them for showing Signing Time -
You ca request that they partner with Signing Time for an event in your community.
Let them know that YOU are willing to help get the word out as well in the parenting groups, schools etc. that you are already involved with.
Lastly -when you pledge to your station, or sign up for their Kids Club, that is another GREAT time to thank them for showing Signing Time.

[sherry3995]

[QUOTE=ra-ron] I am scheduled to be in Northern Cal during October.




Northern California!!!

Do you know exactly where? The Blacow Talking Hands Club would love to join you!

[shawnandrob]

Rachel, PLEASE come to Colorado!! We would love to meet you and I am willing to help with any or all necessary planning. I know there is a huge contingent here in Colorado even if they aren't responding in these forums. Come and enjoy our gorgeous scenery and lovely weather!! :)

[Rachel]

I just got home from Denver! I was there July 23. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter - you can do that from our home page. That way you will know where I am going and you wont miss it.

[kabuki]

We live Half way between Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Thank you so much for your reply! It's so nice to know that you answer questions like this. It is appreciated by everyone! Our best to you and yours.

[musictchr1]

Gotta put in my request for the Chicago area again. We'd show you our midwest hospitality!!! :D

[MadreBug]

We would love to see Rachel in Ft. Worth, TX. But anywhere in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex would be great. :D

[Emilys_Mommy]

I know I am coming to So. Cal in partnership with KCET in August. I am scheduled to be in Northern Cal during October.

Keep checking the thread "WHERE IS RACHEL?"

I keep checking the "where is Rachel?" thread but there isnt any information about her Southern California appearance scheduled for August :( We would LOVE to go see her. Do we know any information about the dates and times yet?

[c01dunlap]

I keep checking the "where is Rachel?" thread but there isnt any information about her Southern California appearance scheduled for August :( We would LOVE to go see her. Do we know any information about the dates and times yet?
Well, I checked the KCET website (http://www.kcet.org/) for you briefly, and didn't see anything there yet.

[Rachel]

Don't fret, I don't even have the information yet.

[ajberchielli]

I keep checking the "where is Rachel?" thread but there isnt any information about her Southern California appearance scheduled for August :( We would LOVE to go see her. Do we know any information about the dates and times yet?

I'm wondering the same thing since I live in Northern CA...I'd love to plan a trip but would have to know a month advance to see if I can work it out!!!!:D

[buddy09-88]

Ok, we need to separate out the thread a bit - where Rachel is scheduled to be, vs where you'd like her to come. I'm creating this thread as a place to hold your request. I can make NO PROMISES whatsoever...but I can assure you these are read!

Thanks!

-karen
my name is kayla im 14 i would like her to come to denver colorado because i want to see her but my family is to poor to go see her some were else. i want to see her for my birthday but i dont think it will happen its ok i can still see her on tv.
kayla Wise 14
denver co.

[byulaw99]

Just a quick note, the latest posting about Rachel coming to Los Angeles to KCET (by the way, I'm so excited! I hope to be there!)

...but there is a little error on your post...it says in the first line of the announcment that it is for August 19th, then farther down, after the KCET link it says: Date: 9/19 ...and that would be September, I do believe. ;) Just wanted you to know so you can clarify!

Thanks.

Susan

[SisterEveland]

Id like Her to come to Oregon. when ever I run into something I like the people, band or what have you never seems to come to my state, go figure. I would love to have you guys visit here because our local broadcasting show caries signing time and I think it would inspire many people. currently I am barrowing movies from the library until I can afford my own but they at least have your movies at our library. :)
So come to the west coast we love you just as much here!

Erikka

[Cormac's Dad]

How about the Providence, RI area?

Or Boston?

[chrisspargo]

RI would be wonderful! That is where I am from. I would definetly go home for this! I am now in Raleigh, NC so here would be great too!

[AJsMom0703]

Come to Phoenix, AZ

~~Karen

[MEDactyl]

Portland, Maine would be great, but Boston would do. Heck, I'd probably drive to Burlington, VT to let my son see ST live :D .
-K

[elizap]

St. Augustine and Ft. Clark have large signing populations, we're about 2 hours from there, but would gladly make the trip.

[Lisa]

What could be a better place than the New York City area - talk about outreach to a large population! And we could put extra pressure on our PBS stations to carry ST!

Lisa in North Jersey, aka lisalsholliday from the old group

[signing bug]

It is beautiful here in the Fall. April is pretty too! And it's in the 70s all this week.

[c01dunlap]

It is beautiful here in the Fall. April is pretty too! And it's in the 70s all this week.
Yes, so very true!! AND, we have quite a few ST! fans right here in Columbus. It's centrally located, even within reach of KY, MI, IN & PA. What could be better? :p

[j25lovesSTtoo]

We'd love to see Rachel come to Louisville, KY... I know you'd have a Daycare class atleast coming to see you!

[j25lovesSTtoo]

Yes, so very true!! AND, we have quite a few ST! fans right here in Columbus. It's centrally located, even within reach of KY, MI, IN & PA. What could be better? :p


Actually coming to KY could be better! :-p

[ruth_anne42]

Ummm, my living room since we just got the o.k. last week to continue teaching Kalyssa more sign. We had been cut off for about 2and a half months so we are back on the wagon. We are also, I'm fairly certain, on official baby watch as my daughter is in early labor for the last several hours and scheduled tomorrow regardless to be induced. So, greedily enough,those are my reasons for picking my living room.
Yay, do we win???

[Cormac's Dad]

What could be a better place than the New York City area - talk about outreach to a large population! And we could put extra pressure on our PBS stations to carry ST!

Lisa in North Jersey, aka lisalsholliday from the old group

NYC is cool, if it's a weekend. Good excuse to visit the inlaws.

[Breger3]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but my vote is for somewhere in the Metro Detroit Area, in Michigan.

[JamiesMom]

The Milwaukee PBS has ST on its Sunday programming weekly and maybe we would get more playgroups if it was promoted more.......Peg

[Island Gurl]

I would love from rachel as well as her family.. to come to hawaii, i bet that leah, as well as lucy and little alex would love it too.. i had never wachted sigining time, and now i watch it all the time, to get a better grip on the basics, i am 24!!! but my students, who are deaf, benefit greatly from it.. too bad yall came, and the schools were not in session. at least not most of them anyway.. i work at lincoln elem in hawaii, so, yeah!! next time yall will have to stop at lincoln elem. thaks for your show thou!!! it was great..
PS. I didnt know that leah was youe daughter rachel, and alex was your nephew until u said something, so i was looking for them,., i even asked my friend, the kids from signing time are they here huh??

[archer210]

Still hoping for some where in central MA so my daugheter can see you live.

[signz]

We would love Delaware. :o

[sacmom]

Sacramento to be more precise...better yet, north Sac! ;) :p :D

[miyamky]

I see that Rachel has already visited Los Angeles this year. I'm really bummed I missed it. :( I believe that my daughter (appropriately named Rachel who's 18 months old now) would love to be able to see Rachel/Leah/Lucy/Alex in person. ST is, by far, her favorite show (she's always doing the signing time sign - well she doesn't do the time part yet). Can Rachel PLEASE come back to SoCal (maybe in Orange County this time)?

[CarrieJessica]

Kansas City!!!

[Bill]

Please come to Seattle. Barnes and Noble, University District.

[mrupp]

OHIO, OHIO, OHIO....It is perfect! :D
Can I vote twice??!!!
We'd love to have the whole gang in Ohio. I'd even drive the 3.5 hours to Columbus if they came. North West Ohio is beautiful farm country.... :)
Any more Buckeye's out there to cast a vote.
O-H...

[Bill]

seattle, please come

[c01dunlap]

OHIO, OHIO, OHIO....It is perfect! :D
Can I vote twice??!!!
We'd love to have the whole gang in Ohio. I'd even drive the 3.5 hours to Columbus if they came. North West Ohio is beautiful farm country.... :)
Any more Buckeye's out there to cast a vote.
O-H...
I'm in, I'm in!! I'll poke Moni to vote too.

Any chance you'll make it to the ST! Fans Gathering (12/8 & 12/9) (http://www.signingtime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2198)? Love to meet you in person!

[becnorris]

OHIO, OHIO, OHIO....It is perfect! :D
Can I vote twice??!!!
We'd love to have the whole gang in Ohio. I'd even drive the 3.5 hours to Columbus if they came. North West Ohio is beautiful farm country.... :)
Any more Buckeye's out there to cast a vote.
O-H...

I'm in SW Michigan but I can easily make it to OHIO!!! So you got my vote!!!!

[Shell]

We NEED Rachel in Georgia!!!!!!

[Orah]

Please come to Chicago. It is close to Ohio and to MI, right in the middle actually! So please don't pass us by.

We would love to have Rachel in our city!

[a1b2decker]

We would love to have her in So. California! Maybe Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm.

[markw]

I agree with the last poster--Orange County, California would be great!
Mark

[MEDactyl]

Please? Anywhere in MA, ME, NH, VT...

[cyndonna]

Hello Rachel I was wondering if you able to come and play with Alex and leah in Wa state I would love to meet you with my nepew age 4 and my friends 3 year old both of them would love to watch you sign. Thanks :p :)

[meredith_tiffany]

We would love to see Rachel in the DC area!

[carievercell]

How about Arizona! That would be great! I know it can get a little hot, but don't worry it is a dry heat! :cool:
Carie Vercelli mom to Kreed

[mom2E&G]

I second that vote for New England....MA would be so great!

[j_a_a_zavala]

I think it would be great for Rachel to go to any place were they are not very familiar with Signing Time. That way it would get peoples interest and maybe there local PBS station would start to show Signing Time.

I am planing on going to Muncie but it is a ways away. Anywere closer to the Detroit MI area would work for me.

Ashley

[kathannpk]

We need Rachel in Jersey!

[sherry3995]

I know I have said it before, but Rachel please plan to come to California (SF Bay Area). Our after school sign language club would really love to meet you! The would love to show you thier signing to the ST Songs.

;)

[Shiloh21]

Colorado. I know a ton of people that would want them to come to Colorado!

[redman4912]

Would love to see Rachel in colorado..either Denver or colorado springs area. Our daughter will be attending the Colorado School of the Deaf and Blind in Colorado Springs within the year. Maybe an appearance at the school sometime in the next year or so??

steve

[Planecrazy]

Would love to see a Chicago appearance, and in that spirit I sent an online "letter" to Oprah this afternoon encouraging her to have Rachel on the show. Here is the transcript of what I sent:

Dear Oprah,

I am the lucky stay-at-home dad of two beautiful children, Jules - 4 1/2, and Hannah - 2 (tomorrow). They are both normal healthy kids who seem to be developmentally ahead of their respective peers. Jules' numeric, reading, and geographic skills appear to be several years ahead of his pre-school peers, and Hannah's conversational skills and mastery of complicated words and sentences are very advanced for a two-year-old.

I credit their development to many things, but surprisingly I think a great deal of credit must go to the producers of some of the TV programs they are allowed to watch. Sesame Street figured very prominently in their earlier development, and a relatively unknown program called "Signing Time (with Alex and Leah)" gets a great deal of credit as well.

The story behind the host, Rachel de Azevedo Coleman's development of this program is virtually tailor-made for an Oprah show. Rachel's two daughters, Leah and Lucy, are both challenged individuals. Leah is deaf and Lucy has Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy. By using ASL (American Sign Language) and developing "Signing Time," Rachel and her family have not only overcome some immense hurdles for both girls, but inadvertently helped many other children who are communication challenged for various reasons.

"Signing Time" occasionally airs on PBS, and it is the unique way that the program presents ASL (with pictures, signs, and songs) that has allowed it to resonate with many children who had previously struggled with or refused to learn ASL (or spoken language). I firmly believe that part of the reason my children communicate so well is that "Signing Time" stimulated their language skills in a way that isn't yet understood. It certainly was beneficial to us to be able to understand what the kids wanted when they were too young to speak -- sign language (in my opinion) should be a requirement for all young kids. It not only makes communication easier, but it enables normal kids like my own to more easilty interact with children who can't communicate any other way.

There is far more to this story than I can convey in this short space, and I would encourage you to check out their website, http://www.signingtime.com/ where you will learn much more about both the Colemans and about the many others whose lives have been positively impacted by their labor of love.

Respectfully,
Steve

[5TAL55]

Steve (Planecrazy),

What a great first post!!! I hope Oprah reads your letter and has Rachel and family on her show.

It is also so nice to hear from a stay at home dad.

[Planecrazy]

Thanks, Lisa!

Like many others here I find it very easy (as an adult) to watch "Signing Time" over and over again without tiring of it. In fact, I am slowly learning basic ASL myself, though I definitely struggle by comparision to the sponges ... oops, I mean my kids! :D ;)

As an amatuer musician I also appreciate the depth and feeling that Rachel has put into her musical compositions. I have a ReplayTV DVR that auto-skips commercials, and it was only by accident that I turned it off and first heard "Shine" last week when the unit would have normally skipped over it at the end of the main program. That song brought tears to my eyes as I realized who she was singing about, and I definitely feel a genuine love for her children as I listen to it ... what a powerful song!

Oprah could do a LOT worse than profiling Rachel, her family, and the many others who have benefitted from "Signing Time."

Regards,
Steve :cool:

[fruuze]

Our daughter of 2 years, Sari, absolutely LOVES Signing Time! We started her about 15 months ago on signing classes with a wonderful duo of women who came to our house for a 6-visit class, complete with flash cards and music. After that, we happened upon Signing Time one morning on PBS and its been a continuing education ever since.
Thanks to the wonderful DVR, we have episode after episode saved, and although we only let her watch a little TV at a time, this is one of her favorites (the other is Classical Baby on HBO Kids). She's been watching since a few months ago and it is just amazing to watch her vocabulary grow and her signing build as well. She can't yet say "Signing Time", so she points to the TV and says "Frog" (as in Hopkins)...sometimes instead of just randomly putting on an episode, I've often chosen one based on the lesson and how I'm doing with it rather than Sari!
To my point, PLEASE consider West Hartford, CT, as a stopping point! It is home to the renowned American School for the Deaf and I know the town would welcome Rachel and company with open arms!
Thanks,
Todd

[bigmama]

We would love it if you guys could come to the Kansas City, KS or MO or even Lawrence, KS!!!!!!! :D

[moms~bubby]

we would love to see you there!

[Joy]

We would love for you to come to Charlotte, NC!!!

[4kids4me]

Rachel you're welcome in Tampa, FL anytime! Come down and get a tan and sign with us!

[mandible]

How about Atlanta?

We would drive almost anywhere in the south to see Rachel... what a great family roadtrip! Come on down, ST! I'll make you some grits... ;)

[MonkeyMom]

I'd love to see her come to the Central Valley or Central Coast of California... both are within driving distance for us!

[naomic]

Raleigh/Durham NC or Lynchburg/Roanoke VA

[TLit]

Colorful Co. would LOVE to have you visit us. :D

[Motherhood]

Albuquerque, NM! :)

[junethomp]

I would love to see you come to colorado
Also toys are us is doing autism walks around the nation
including colorado hope to see you there.

June

[dcdinak]

We would LOVE to see Rachel and the Signing Time! gang in Anchorage, but recognize that's probably not realistic. I know how expensive it is to fly in and out of Alaska. Although summer is really beautiful up here!!

My other vote would be for the Mid-Atlantic (Eastern PA to Northern VA) in the beginning of August. Our family is traveling to Lancaster PA for the first 1/2 of August and we would travel anywhere on the Mid-Atlantic. Lancaster is 1 hour outside Philly and I have seen others requesting Philadelphia, Harrisburg, New Jersey, Washington DC Metro (VA and MD). We would travel to any of those locales to see you all in person. I wonder if we would have traveled the farthest to see Signing Time! in person?

Our local PBS will start showing ST! this month. I am so EXCITED! (and I can even sign that - which is so cool to me) Not too many people know about ST! up here yet, but we are getting the word out to all we meet. You and your program have been a life-saver for our family. My DD has DS and only says about 5 words that we can understand. But with ST! her signing has just flowered. And she gets so excited and happy when we understand what she wants and signs. Everytime I think of your songs like Caterpillar Dreams or Shine, they bring tears to my eyes. I never realized how much I took communication for granted till now. Thanks for sharing your talent and gifts. We hope to meet you some day in person.

Dianne, mom to Alex and Ellie - big fans in Alaska

[LizzeeB]

I agree with Lynja....Tooele County would be so fun! :D

[Jane]

FLORIDA....warm weather, Disney World is not far from Tampa Bay, we have the beach and did I mention the warm weather. Hasn't a late cold front hit the northern states recently...well cooler weather has hit Tampa Bay, so our highs are now in the low 70's.
There are two colleges with interpreting programs in the Tampa Bay area, and a large deaf population too.

Come to Tampa Bay Florida!

Sheila

Tampa's great! I'm in Orlando. Who wouldn't want to go to Disney World? Universal? Busch Gardens?? Sea World? You've GOT to come!!!

[sherry3995]

to put in my plea for the Northern California area. Anything in the San Francisco Bay area, Even east out to the Stockton/Tracy area. Or go to the nothern part near Concord, You could even go south to the San Jose area

We Californians are flexible and would love to see Rachel and crew visit. :)

[JAIRATRACI]

I would love for Rachel to come to San Antonio, TX. My son loves Signing Time and I hope my baby will after he/she is born. I'm not sure if my son will be willing to share his movies with the baby though.

[radienerin]

My vote is for Ny. Long Island! Rachel went to up state ny and even NYC! now it is time for a long island visit to Suffolk and Nassau counties!!


Tiffany
Hearing adolescent! :)

[NcCarterFamily]

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Anywhere in North Carolina would be GREAT. My sons would love to see their "Aunt Rachel" and Cousins.... We can travel anywhere in NC or VA so let us know if you are ever this way... :)

[gracesmom74]

Rachel we would love to have you here in St. Louis

[jdodge5600]

Please come to the Mpls/St. Paul area again. My girls love signing time, and we saw you last year at the Children's museum and we had a great time. The girls are now 2 and 3 and would love to see you again. (I know it's a lot to ask, but last years appearance was smack in the middle of nap time, and I know my kids weren't the only ones affected by that.

[brenkachika]

I think you should come back to Hawaii! Take some time off here too, to enjoy the islands!
-Kerry

[spchtx]

We would love to have you in Sacramento, Ca.

[cPatty4CM]

I would love to see Rachel down south... specifically in Biloxi, MS. Little Rock, AR, would do, too... I have family there and could go for a visit. :D

[AngelsPop]

Does Rachel ever do (or has she ever done) performances in her home town of Salt Lake City, Utah, or surrounding cities like Provo/Orem area? :D Or will she?

[TracyFawn]

We live in American Fork Utah. Anywhere local here. My children would just jump out of their skins to see her. They no longer ask to watch Movies instead they have chose to watch ST. :) :D

[Grace's Mom]

We would LOVE for Rachel to come to the Dallas/Fort Worth area! I have an 11 month old daughter whose face lights up when she see Rachel's face and hears "Hi! I'm Rachel. Come join my friends..."

I also have a 2-year-old niece who has Down Syndrome. She has been signing since about 10 months. She was very lucky in that one of her grandmother's is an ASL interpreter. When my niece was about a year, we discovered Signing Time on our local PBS. Since then, my niece has been signing away. It's quite remarkable. She now attends a school in Fort Worth that is especially for children with Down Syndrome. Their toddler class has begun watching Signing Time to encourage more signing. :)

[Psychoceramic]

My Daughters Kay and Des would really enjoy meeting Rachel and Alex and Leah.

Kay who is two over heard myself and my wife talking about this site and how we can see on it where Rachel is traveling and she now believes with out a doubt in her mind that Rachel, and Alex and Leah will be coming to see her soon. She has even told us that Rachel will stay with us, in her room.


So Rachel if you are ever in Las Cruces, NM then you have a bunk bed to sleep on!!! = : >



In Jesus,
psychoceramic

[Madison_07]

I'd like the signing time team to come to The Woodlands, Texas...I know a bunch of people including myself who would love to see them!!!!

[Lee-Ellen]

I'd love to see Rachel come to the NJ area!

[yaypink]

We would LOVE to see you in San Diego, California!!
All of our friends and playgroups LOVE Signing Time. :D
I could help with anything aswell.
Kim

[janinek]

Rachel,
We'd love for you to come to Blacksburg, VA!!! As you know, our community (Virginia Tech) has had a rough Spring and with the students returning at the end of August, the healing process will only be just beginning for many people in our community. Your enthusiasm and smile would be a perfect way for our community to find some smiles!!

Janine

[mom2kaia]

I am in Southwestern Ontario, so even cities near the Buffalo/Niagara border or the Detroit/Windsor border would work for me. Cincinnati is only 6 hours from me so I would do there too. So add me to the Ohio and upstate NY bandwagon!!! My daughter would lose her mind to see Rachael in person!

[Jenny C.]

I would love if Rachel could come to the Lansing, MI area or Toledo, OH. I'm from the Jackson, MI area and Lansing is some what close and their PBS station shows Signing Time. Toledo is a good spot their PBS has Signing Time also and I could spent the night at my mom and dads house so it woudn't be a 2 hr drive. Also I noticed othe people voted for Toledo.
Jenny

[JAIRATRACI]

We would love for her to come to San Antonio, TX

[dawnsemble]

Since it is like PULLING TEETH to get anyone to come to Montana, :( and we are in the center of the state (pretty much) I would LOVE it if Rachel and the Signing Time Team came to GREAT FALLS, Montana! It is just up the Interstate from Salt Lake and it's an easy drive! :D

We have a couple different venues for Signing Time to perform in - the 1776 seat Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts and the Four Seasons Arena. My opinion, as a performer AND a parent, is The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts, in the Civic Center. Much better acoustics and great seating for little ones!

One HUGE plus to being in the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts? The Civic Center is right next door to the Children't Museum of Montana (CMOM) where kids waiting for performances can play! Really! All one needs to do is park, go to the CMOM and play, then go to see SIGNING TIME!!! It's PERFECT! After Signing Time the family can go to Gibson Park and play, feed the ducks, and chat - it would be a day for everyone to enjoy! Doesn't this sound like fun??? :)

And you all would be received with EXTRA Montana Love and all the charm only a Montanan can exude! :D

Hope to see you very soon!
Dawn & Cam Smith
Great Falls, MT

[jtwine]

The last time the ST! crew was up this way (in MA for shooting something?) I was unable to get the kids down there. But with some early warning, I am sure that they would love to see/meet everyone!

Just about anywhere in the New England area, Hartford, CT (home of ASD!), to Portland, ME (well, I dunno anything Deaf-related around there) are ~2 hour drives for me and likely worth the trip.

(Just be sure to do it before it gets too cold...! :D)

Just my $0.02...

[Leann]

Seattle Please!!!! We would love to see you here! You have really helped us in so many ways and you are part of our daily live. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do!

[Kei_as_in_K]

The last time the ST! crew was up this way (in MA for shooting something?) I was unable to get the kids down there. But with some early warning, I am sure that they would love to see/meet everyone!

Just about anywhere in the New England area, Hartford, CT (home of ASD!), to Portland, ME (well, I dunno anything Deaf-related around there) are ~2 hour drives for me and likely worth the trip.

(Just be sure to do it before it gets too cold...! :D)

Just my $0.02...

Just a suggestion, but could you write to and get family/friends to write to all the PBS stations to suggest they 1) If they aren't airing Signing Time! request that they do~ include your child's success w/ST
2) If they are, suggest they invite ST to put on a show at one of their PBS kids' events

[jelnel]

Chicago Just moved here my son would flip(so would I)

[KatiesMom]

North Carolina

[NickysMom]

Beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches...we need to get our PBS station to air "Signing Time" so once we get them to do that, wouldn't it be great if Rachel came to this area to promote the show!! :D

[Emilys_Mommy]

We would LOVE to be able to meet the whole Signing Time crew! When Emily watches the videos, she always signs (and screams) "MY FRIEND RACHEL!" Anywhere in Southern California would be worth the drive to us!

[Sennora]

I would love to see you come to colorado
Also toys are us is doing autism walks around the nation
including colorado hope to see you there.

June

You are VERY loved here. I have to put the videos on hold at the library because they are such a hot commodity. I bet we would all love to meet you.

[bmloftis]

I would like to see her around Greenville, SC

[DRMSantaFe]

or even Albuqerque!!! Plenty of deaf kids around here, but lack of exposure to ASL/signing!

[Jnettie321]

These locations work well for us too. Or Lancaster/Harrisburg PA.

I am all for Lancaster/Harrisburg, PA!! I'm not too far from there... I would be more than happy to help in any way possible! :)

[5TAL55]

I am all for Lancaster/Harrisburg, PA!! I'm not too far from there... I would be more than happy to help in any way possible! :)

Gosh, Rachel was in Harrisburg, 2 years ago this past October. If you check the forum you may be able to contact the same people that helped Rachel come to that area last time. It was a great show!

[Grandmamama]

I would love to have her come to Pocatello or Idaho Falls. I wouldn't mind knowing what her schedule is for around SLC also.

[angelica]

Is Rachel coming to Los Angeles, California this year?

[P&C Dad]

I would love to see Rachel come to Colorado Springs or even Denver.

[christineot]

How about the Sacramento, Ca. area. We live just 45 min. south of Sac. :D

Christine
mom to:
Grace 3 1/2 (bilateral implants 3/06)
Laura
Luke
Jacob
Brett
Timothy

[mom2kaitlyn]

It may be cold here this time of year but SYRACUSE, NY would be awsome! Our local pBS also shows ST and I just know it would be a hit!

Kristine
mom to Kaitlyn 18 months

[heathersebi]

We would love to see Rachel come to the Southeast! Savannah would be great, but even if she came to Orlando, we'd make the trip! It would be really great...just the thought tickles me pink!

[c01dunlap]

Isn't it time you came to Ohio? or at least within driving distance? :p

Gotta put in our plug again.

[jenml]

Isn't it time you came to Ohio? or at least within driving distance? :p

Gotta put in our plug again.

Chris,
Stop talking about how cold it is in Ohio on chats... you're scaring Rachel away!!!
:p
(bummer I missed chat this week... wish I had a laptop!!)

[c01dunlap]

Chris,
Stop talking about how cold it is in Ohio on chats... you're scaring Rachel away!!!
:p
(bummer I missed chat this week... wish I had a laptop!!)

Doesn't she snow ski? It's just cross-country skiing out here. Well, or slogging through the mud... or... um... er... Spring in Ohio is GREAT!! :p

[klusmeier]

Here in Cincinnati is St. Rita's school for the deaf. It is not publicly funded, but a small private school. This is an amazing place. Rachel's visit to Cincinnati could be a great promo for this one of a kind school. The school already gets great community support. They have a marvelous festival each year as a fund raiser. Then while you are here, perhaps you could visit our school which is about 5 or 6 miles away. We are using all of your videos for our first and kindergarten kids at Cincinnati Christian School. Actually, our kids keep looking for Lucy in all of the videos.

[fia's mom]

Would LOVE, LOVE LOVE for Rachel to come to MD. She would be truly welcomed at MSD and then take a quick trip across state lines to DE to visit DSD.

[VinRiaLina]

We would love for Rachel and the gang to come visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida! There is an Alliance for Families with Deaf Children in Pompano Beach and I emailed them to see if they can host an event for Signing Time. Jennifer is the point of contact, her email is jennifer@affwdc.org. Florida is a great place to visit anytime but hurricane season.. June thru Nov... so keep that in mind. My daughter who is 2 will flip to see you all in person, she sings your songs from season one everyday! We love you all! Thanks for making a difference in our lives... I am now teaching ASL to children so you inspired me!

Take care,
Maria Feliciano:p

[desert.wildflower]

After posting on the boards (as Emilys_Mommy) for the longest time, I am finally able to get back to the Forums! I just about screamed when I saw that Rachel is finally coming to some place that is LOCAL to me and I can get out there to meet her! Emily is so excited - she has been telling everyone at preschool that she is "FINALLY going to meet her best friend RACHEL!" :)

[ST! LeeAnn]

We would love for Rachel and the gang to come visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida! There is an Alliance for Families with Deaf Children in Pompano Beach and I emailed them to see if they can host an event for Signing Time. Jennifer is the point of contact, her email is jennifer@affwdc.org. Florida is a great place to visit anytime but hurricane season.. June thru Nov... so keep that in mind. My daughter who is 2 will flip to see you all in person, she sings your songs from season one everyday! We love you all! Thanks for making a difference in our lives... I am now teaching ASL to children so you inspired me!

Take care,
Maria Feliciano:p

Lindsey@signingtimefoundation.org handles our outreach events & can give pricing for each event. She would be the person they need to contact if they are interested.