The RMSC, with the support of RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and presenting sponsor, Interpretek, will host Deaf Night at the RMSC Museum & Science Center on Wednesday, April 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. This event will provide an accessible and friendly experience for people who are deaf and hard of hearing at the RMSC Museum & Science Center.
Deaf Night is an exclusive evening exploring the RMSC’s offerings of science, technology, and hands-on programming. Interpreting services will be provided pro bono by students in the Bachelor of Science in Interpreting program at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf throughout the evening.
“Our Rochester Deaf community has benefitted from the wonderful programming at the RMSC,” said Gerry Buckley, NTID President and RIT Vice President and Dean. “Celebrating Deaf Night at the RMSC during Deaf History Month allows us to celebrate this partnership with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. We very much look forward to exploring all that the RMSC has to offer.”
Programs and activities will include:
•Buzz-worthy Electricity Theater shows
•Live 3D printing demonstrations
•Special guest lecturer with ASL interpretation
•Science on a Sphere presentations
•NTID ASL interpreters will be available throughout the RMSC
•Baked goods available for purchase from Golden Harvest Bakery & Cafe
•Tacos for purchase from Bay Vista Taqueria.
“Rochester is a hub for deaf accessibility, education, and awareness. Those of us in the hearing community have a responsibility to be informed, welcoming, and inclusive to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals,” said Travis Hughes, Manager of Floor Experiences & Volunteers at the RMSC. “As RMSC works toward increased deaf accessibility in our exhibit spaces, we’re excited and grateful to be partnering with NTID’s bachelor of science in interpreting program to offer pro bono ASL interpretation at many of our public programs, as well as deaf-friendly events like Deaf Night at the RMSC!”
Register to attend at https://rmsc.org/events/deaf-night/.
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