Video Description and transcript:
Opening title card: The camera zooms up above a snowy cartoon landscape dotted by yellow and blue circles; text appears:
2020 Aspirations - 2020 Reflections
ThinkSelf
A series of thirteen short clips (most under 10 seconds long) with blur transitions between; each video has a gradient dark blue and yellow background and three circles in yellow and white. Videos are placed inside the background with the text of what is being signed appearing to the right or left of each video.
1) Executive Director Aaron and Board President Tracy sign to the camera, both seated on comfortable chairs in their respective homes.
Aaron: Hello. 2020 is almost over and soon we will welcome 2021.
Tracy: During this pandemic, ThinkSelf staff have worked diligently to ensure equal access for marginalized and underserved community members.
Aaron: We continue to recognize Black Lives Matter, and work toward racial justice with the help of our board of directors.
Tracy: As of today in our country, there have been more than 326,000 deaths due to COVID-19.
Aaron: And 200,000 more people are diagnosed every day.
Tracy: We are thinking of those who have persevered through 2020, and we are hoping for a safe, healthy and amazing 2021. Happy New Year!
2) Community Engagement Advocate Maggie and former teacher Audra stand outdoors on a ranch with two horses behind them. It is very windy and whipping their hair around.
Audra: A new year is like starting a new chapter in your life. It's your chance to write an incredible story for yourself.
Maggie: Thank you so much to the community that has supported us throughout 2020 and beyond.
3) Access Manager Erin, close up, wearing a ClearMask.
2020 has been full of challenges, but also some creative solutions! [points to mask]
4) Teacher Mai is outside in front of a brick tunnel, wearing a cap with festive silver bows.
You know what? 2020—goodbye! [tosses 2020 behind over her shoulder] I want to thank all the employees at ThinkSelf for their hard work. We are looking forward to a new year, 2021! [does a "dab" with her arms in celebration]
5) Director of Programs Stephanie is standing outside as it snows, bundled up with very foggy glasses.
Honestly, when I look back on 2020, I think of two words: thank you.
Now on to 2021! [starts walking]
6) Learner Advocate Mai is seated in front of wood paneling, wearing a University of Minnesota t-shirt.
New year? Yes! Here's to better times ahead for us all. Wishing you a happy, safe, and healthy 2021
7) The camera is inside of an oven, peeking out through the door's window. Grants Manager Sarah walks in front of the door opens the oven door, and signs "Oh, Happy New Year!" She takes out some cookies, closes the oven and walks away.
8) Advocate Ashley, wearing earrings and sitting in front of plain background, signs cheerfully.
Hey— happy new year! [waves in celebration]
9) Day One of Cornerstone's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist Olivia is seated in front of a plain wall, wearing a cozy sweater.
In the new year, hopefully every day you feel inspired!
10) A zoom recording with four learners and Mai, all signing cheerfully.
Happy holidays! Happy holidays! [ILY signs all around]
11) Faribault Teacher Lisa is seated in front of some wall decor.
Being with family is so precious. Happy holidays!
12) Advocate Christine, seated in front of sliding doors and string lights.
Happy new year, and looking forward to 2021...
13) Operations Manager CT, standing outside in a driveway in a blizzard.
2020 out of here! Deuces. [walks off camera]
Closing title card: A cartoon snowy background; the ThinkSelf thumb and forefinger logo is centered in a dark circle, with text below:
Wishing you peace, joy, and healing in the new year.
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