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Colts Cheerleader’s ASL Sideline Chat With Deaf 8-Year-Old Goes Viral

A TikTok request for field access led to a brief ASL exchange that has drawn fresh attention to accessibility for Deaf fans.

Overview

  • After Veronica Ochoa’s post, the Colts provided sideline passes for her son Mark at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Raiders game.
  • Cheerleader Morgan McLain knelt to converse in American Sign Language, surprising the boy at his first NFL game.
  • The TikTok clip has surpassed 2 million views, drawing widespread praise for the moment.
  • McLain studied ASL at Indiana University and stressed she is proficient but not a certified interpreter.
  • Coverage highlights growing discussion of inclusive game-day accommodations, with no formal policy changes reported.