Deaf / Hearing Loss

Resources for Visitors with Deafness/Hardness of Hearing

Information Desk

For visitors who speech-read or lipread, you are welcome to request that the ranger on duty lowers their mask (if applicable) and modify speech patterns if helpful.

Ranger Programs

Rangers often use portable voice amplifiers when speaking during our daily programs. If you have any issues hearing the ranger, please do not hesitate to ask them to speak louder or adjust the volume of their voice amplifier. Assisted Listening Devices for use with ranger programs are available for checkout at the front desk. If you require any specific accommodation, please speak with the ranger before the start of the program, and we will attempt to provide it.

ASL Interpretation

If you call or email the park more than two weeks in advance of your visit, an ASL interpreter can be made available on site on the day of your visit. Please call the interpretive ranger office at 252-475-9406 to request this service.

Exhibits

No videos within the Visitors Center contain sound.