An Ohio woman, Debbie Rickabaugh, has been named Meals on Wheels' first Volunteer of the Year after learning American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with a meal recipient.
The graphic design firm owner met meal recipient Dennis before the pandemic — bonding with him immediately.
Rickabaugh struggled to communicate with him since they were both wearing masks per health protocols. Although she knew basic sign language before this, she said the connection with Dennis the motivation she needed to learn more. The award was created"to celebrate the inspiring individuals who deliver connection and care to older adults in their communities," as noted in the release.
"I didn’t want to lose the opportunity to know him better just because I couldn’t understand his language."
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