Sign language conference ends with comedy show

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Presenter Crom Saunders, center, speaks with his fellow presenter Keith Wann, left, during a break in the final session of Friday's regional conference on American Sign Language and Deaf Culture at Owens Community College. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Enlarge | Buy This Photo

A daylong conference showcased American Sign Language storytelling, taught about deaf culture and how to become an interpreter at Owens Community College today.

The event ended with a two-hour comedy show where comedians used American Sign Language in their stand-up routines.

The conference ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Perrysburg Township’s campus’ Audio/Visual Classroom Center.

The comedy show took place at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre.

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