Learning about "Life as a Deaf person" with Daniel Durant

Daniel Durant plays the recurring role of Matthew on ABC Family Switched at Birth and it is currently performing on Spring Awakeing the Musical on Broadway as Moritz. We asked the fans and followers to send us questions and he answered them all in a video. Check it out!!

Don't miss his amazing performance on LIMITED run of Spring Awakening on Broadway starting today until January 9th, 2016!! More information go to: http://www.springawakeningthemusical.com

Happy ADA 25th Anniversary!!

Happy #ADA25 Anniversary!! The ADA is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. In addition, unlike the Civil Rights Act, the ADA also requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, and imposes accessibility. 

@abcfamily president and@switchedatbirthabcf masterminds not only follow the law but encourage others to do so!! A very well recognized member of the community, @seanberdy, despite of his "disability"(feeling horrible to use this word as I don't think he has any), proved, many times, to be able and more than qualified to do whatever he wants to do, and has been recognized by government and its representative for his work!! .

And so did many other "disabled" people: #MarleeMatlin,#DerrickColeman, #DanielDurant,#StephanieNogueras, #RyanLane to name a few.. Even American President Roosevelt!!

Spring Awakening is back!!

One of the most acclaimed Deaf theatre production is back for short run this time at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Art.

This is your second chance, and you shouldn't waste it. Not too many people get a second chance in life.

For tickets go to: www.thewallis.org

More info at: www.deafwest.org

Interview with Daniel Durant (Actor)

Daniel Durant

Twitter: @DanielNDurant

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Website: www.danielndurant.com 

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1. What do you like most on your role in SAB? 

I love being Matthew because he is PROUD of being Deaf and so am I! Working at SAB is like being in heaven because I love acting and love working with the awesome people there.

2. What was the biggest challenge you had working at SAB? (either character or personal challenge) 

The biggest challenge is when I can't see the interpreter to know what the director wants me to do. This happens sometimes when the crew is in the way. So I will have to ask people to move so I can see the interpreter - which can be awkward to do.

3. What was the first sign you learned? 

I don't really remember the first sign I learned, but it was probably "more" for more food!

4. What was the first sign you learned? 

That is a good question, I guess I don't really have a favorite sign, but I love to play with language and put my own spin on signs when I'm telling stories or am on stage.

5. What are your plans for the future? 

I plan to keep working on acting and getting involved in as many shows and productions as possible! I also really want to find a way to visit schools for the Deaf all over the country to talk with Deaf students and encourage them to follow their dreams and passions.

Bonus: As a Bay & Emmett Fan page, would you like to say anything for our followers, Bemmett shippers and SAB fans in general? Thank you so much for supporting the awesome shows on ABC Family. You all ROCK and it would be great to meet you some day! Until then, come visit me on Facebook and Twitter - Daniel Durant