About me
Krissy is a Sign language support worker whose first language is American Sign Language. She grew up in a creative household with parents who encouraged self-expression through all forms of art. Learning to sew at the age of 8, taught by her extremely talented Deaf mom, and alongside her dad, who comes from a long line of talented artists, her self-expression through all forms of art flourished. Alongside her students, she has worked in and with communities across Canada, helping create innovative technologies to enable folks with disabilities to craft, design, and create--from beading with Elders who have physical restrictions to interpreting Cree signage and knowledge translation, to traditional fabric craftwork and quilting alongside the blind and hard of hearing. Her passion is innovating solutions for community members to share their identities with the world.