 | Makenna is an entrepreneur from St. Paul, Minnesota. She discovered her passion for ASL in high school and continued her learning journey by enrolling in American Sign Language Interpreting program at Saint Paul College after graduating with her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Bethel University. She now has her American Sign Language Studies Certificate and runs her own Social Media Management business, Entirely Bonkers Media Co, which helps business owners tell their stories authentically online. Makenna is excited to be part of the Sign Language Blitz team and to use her expertise to help develop the platform. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her two cats, and visiting all the local coffee shops in the Twin Cities area. |
Makenna Cook / June 15th, 2023 At Sign Language Blitz, we celebrate the resilience, ingenuity, and unique experiences of the Deafblind community. In this blog, we’ll explore the multifaceted world of Deafblindness, diving into the power of PTASL and Pro-Tactile, the evolving landscape of Deafblind technology, and the invaluable resources that foster empowerment and inclusion. Deafblindness:. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / June 7th, 2023 Helen Keller left a lasting impact on DeafBlind history. Born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Helen Keller’s life story is a story of the strong-willed human spirit. Despite being blind and deaf in the 1880s, she defied all odds and emerged as an influential figure in the fields. . . + Read More
