Yosemite Deaf Services

Welcome to Yosemite Deaf Services! We are dedicated to connecting the Deaf community to everything Yosemite has to offer. Sign language interpreting and assistive listening devices are available for free for all park programs. If you would like to make a request, or if you have other questions, contact us at 209/379-5250 (v/txt), or by email. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.

 

ASL Volunteer Position

We are hiring a Deaf Services Program (DSP) outreach coordinator volunteer, who will have the opportunity to live in and represent an American park icon as they participate in Yosemite’s DSP. The volunteer will do outreach to the Deaf community and support the Deaf Services Coordinator (DSC).  The work will be primarily focused on preparing for the 40th anniversary of Deaf Services, Oct 11-14, 2019.  ASL interpretation can be provided by the DSC or contract interpreters, as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions Videos

Videos are presented in American Sign Language with either transcripts or captions.

 

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  Seasons in Yosemite

  This video describes what each season in Yosemite has to offer in order to help you plan your visit!

  Duration:

  12 minutes, 52 seconds

 

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  Public Videophone

  In 2012, Yosemite had a public videophone installed at Yosemite Lodge. Watch this video to learn how and where to access it. (No audio, but transcript available.)

  Duration:

  35 seconds

 

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  Access Pass

  The Access Pass allows holders free entry into all national parks. This video explains who is eligible for an Access Pass and how to get one. (No audio, but transcript available.)

  Duration:

  1 minute, 41 seconds

 

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  Interpreted Activities

  Sign language interpreting is available for many activities in Yosemite. This video is a brief guide to those activities. For a current schedule of events in the park, download the Yosemite Guide. (No audio, but transcript available.)

  Duration:

  1 minute, 7 seconds

 

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  Driving

  Driving around Yosemite is much different than driving around the rest of California. Here are some things to remember if you are planning to explore Yosemite by car. (No audio, but transcript available.)

  Duration:

  1 minute, 22 seconds

 

More Videos

 

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  Yosemite Deaf Services 40th Anniversary Weekend Announcement

  Yosemite is celebrating 40 years of Deaf Services in the park with a holiday weekend filled with activities in ASL. There
  will be numerous Deaf presenters and other members of the Deaf community providing a variety of activities. There will
  be tours of Yosemite Valley, a Deaf art show, guided walks, art projects, a daily volunteer project, children’s activities
  and more.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 1 second

 

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  Stories in Sign

  In the fall of 2014, Yosemite's Deaf Services Program celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a weekend gathering. Participants shared their feelings about Yosemite using American Sign Language.
  

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 31 seconds

 

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  I Love Yosemite

  Members of the Deaf Community express their love for Yosemite using sign language. (Filmed during the 35th Anniversary celebration of Yosemite Deaf Services, in 2014.)

  Duration:

  1 minute, 18 seconds