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The 2024 Ohio State Fair, which takes place from July 24 through August 4, 2024, is continuing its unwavering commitment to accessibility and ensuring that all Ohioans can fully enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, thrilling attractions, and cherished traditions.
For fairgoers whose preferred method of communication is American Sign Language (ASL), interpretation will be offered at these events, with no reservations required: the Fair’s opening ceremony, the Sale of Champions Livestock Auction, daily at the Natural Resources Park Great Lakes Timber (lumberjack) shows and the Marvelous Mutts shows at The Dog House, and for all paid ticketed concerts in the WCOL Celeste Center. The Fair’s daily schedule will feature additional events available in ASL. For Ohioans who are Deaf or hard of hearing and use ASL, please watch a video about the Ohio State Fair ASL interpretation.
The Ohio State Fair offers a range of accessibility options to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors. Visit the Ohio State Fair accessibility webpage to find detailed information on amenities and plan your trip. Stay tuned to learn more about all of the accessibility features planned for the 2024 Ohio State Fair.
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June 25-July 1, 2024 is DeafBlind Awareness Week. We reflect on the contributions of Helen Keller, born on June 27, 1880. This trailblazer devoted her life to advancing the rights of people who are blind or DeafBlind. To learn more about her accomplishments, read an article by the Perkins School for the Blind.
For more information, visit the American Association of the DeafBlind, Hellen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths & Adults, National Center on Deaf-Blindness, World Federation of The Deafblind, and the Ohio Association of the Deaf-Blind Facebook Group.
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PBS KIDS is expanding accessibility for all children with the addition of new ASL content. Several popular shows now feature episodes with ASL interpreters.
The ASL collection highlights PBS KIDS' commitment to helping every child learn by increasing representation and making educational programming more inclusive. The ASL episodes are provided by Bridge Multimedia and The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP), with funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
To watch the full episodes with ASL interpretation, visit the PBS KIDS ASL webpage.
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