ALPLM offers special services for the Deaf community on March 3
World Hearing Day event is part of presidential library’s ‘Abe for All’ initiative

 

[February 29, 2024] 

As part of its commitment to accessibility, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer special services for the Deaf community on the afternoon of World Hearing Day.

From 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, sign language interpreters will be present throughout the museum to assist guests. Interpreters will also sign theatrical presentations as they are running. Visitors will be able to scan QR codes letting them see closed-captioned videos on their handheld devices.

Admission will be free to all visitors during the two-hour special event, which is part of the ALPLM’s “Abe for All” initiative.

“Everyone deserves to learn about Abraham Lincoln’s accomplishments and his continuing impact on America. That means the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has a duty to make its campus as inclusive as possible,” said the ALPLM’s executive director, Christina Shutt.

Anyone with suggestions on how the ALPLM can offer a more welcoming experience can call 217-558-8844 (TTY/TDD 1-888-440-9009) during business hours or email [e-mail].

The ALPLM plans a similar event from 4-6 p.m. on April 2, World Autism Day, for people for people who may be overwhelmed by intense light, strong sounds and large crowds.

The mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. We pursue this mission through a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials.

For more information, visit www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov

[Christopher Wills]