Sign language birthday surprise goes viral

Two-year-old Ayanna Sanchez was born deaf, so for the toddler’s birthday her whole family learned to sign the American Sign Language version of “Happy Birthday.” Her mom posted the video, which has received tens of thousands of views. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.

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