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Love and Art: Paralyzed Artist and Deaf Dancer Unite

12/22/2025

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Sara Jane Parsons, a paralyzed artist, and Jimmy Turner, a deaf dancer, have built a relationship spanning more than 20 years.
They developed a system blending American Sign Language and American Indian Sign Language.
They first met at a break-dancing competition in Austin, Texas, where Parsons was captivated by Turner.
Parsons paints with a brush in her mouth.
Parsons is featured in the 2026 Mouth and Foot Painting Artists calendar.

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Story summary

Sara Jane Parsons, a paralyzed artist, and Jimmy Turner, a deaf dancer, have built a relationship spanning more than 20 years.
They developed a system blending American Sign Language and American Indian Sign Language.
They first met at a break-dancing competition in Austin, Texas, where Parsons was captivated by Turner.
Parsons paints with a brush in her mouth.
Parsons is featured in the 2026 Mouth and Foot Painting Artists calendar.