Deaf / Hearing Loss

Learn about deaf and hard of hearing accessibility at Allegheny Portage National Historic Site by exploring each location's features below.

 

Deaf / Hearing Loss

Assistive Listening

• Assistive listening devices for enhanced audio of the park movie are available for use.
• These devices are available for loan from the information desk in the visitor center.

Ubi-Duo

Ubi-Duo technology is available at the front desk for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• This is a two-way, typed conversation that can be viewed by both parties on the device.

American Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) for ranger programs:

• The National Park Services provides ASL interpretation for any ranger program, upon one week advanced request. 
• Requests for ASL interpreters can be made by email or phone call.
• To see a list of current ranger programs, please visit our calendar page.

Captioning

• The visitor center park film has visible captions during every showing.
• The Steam Cycle exhibit in the engine house has visible captions.

 

Ubi-Duo communication tool in use at the Visitor Center.

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