ASL interpreter Nic Zapko translates for Gov. Tim Walz during a press conference on May 29, 2020.
(KNSI) – Gov. Tim Walz has declared March 9th, 2021 “Nic Zapko Day” in Minnesota.
Zapko is an American Sign Language interpreter who appears regularly with Walz during his COVID-19 conferences and announcements. March 9th is also Zapko’s birthday.
“Over the past year, Nic Zapko has provided critical ASL translation to update Minnesotans on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Walz said. “Nic’s translations have ensured that the Minnesotans who identify as deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing receive real-time information about health and safety. Nic celebrates her birthday on March 9, and the State of Minnesota wishes her a very happy birthday and thanks her for her service.”
Twenty percent of Minnesotans are Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing.
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