Shows interpreted in ASL?

[DisneyCrazy2]

Does Disney offer shows interpreted in ASL? We are planning to visit MK and AK.

[DisneyCrazy2]

Also, does anyone know what the CM's pins look like that signify they know ASL?

[mechurchlady]

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plain-text/hearing-disabilities/
Straight from WDW.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION

The Walt Disney World® Resort provides Sign Language interpretation for our Guests at specific live Theme Park shows on a rotating basis as follows:
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Disney's Hollywood Studios" - Sundays, Wednesdays
Magic Kingdom® Park - Mondays, Thursdays
Epcot® - Tuesdays, Fridays
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Saturdays

Guests should request confirmation of our interpreted performance schedule a minimum of 7 days in advance by calling Walt Disney World® Resort Information at (407) 824-4321* [voice] or (407) 827-5141* [TTY]. Guests will be contacted prior to their visit with an appropriate show schedule that lists the names, dates, and times of our interpreted performances. Sign Language interpretation is one of several services available in our theme parks for Guests with hearing disabilities.


They have other services. You can get a GAC for hearing limitations which helps. Just show the CM the GAC and say you want to be near the ASL signer.

[Joanna71985]

Also, does anyone know what the CM's pins look like that signify they know ASL?

This doesn't include the interpreters (they don't wear nametags). But for CMs, the nametag will have a flag underneath it, with a SL in finger spelling.

[Talking Hands]

This doesn't include the interpreters (they don't wear nametags). But for CMs, the nametag will have a flag underneath it, with a SL in finger spelling.
Actually the interpreters do have name tags but take them off while interpreting. Get hit too often and could become missles.
The tags have a flag with SL in the ASL manual alphabet. Keep a look out for it. I have met some awesome deaf CMs and they tend to spoil other people that can communicate with them.

[DisneyCrazy2]

Does anyone know what shows/rides/performances are typically interpreted at MK? :disrocks:

[mechurchlady]

http://allears.net/pl/asl.htm

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/adv-jungle.htm
That says sign language is available on the Jungle Cruise.

http://www.wdwplanner.com/Park%20Extras.htm
Castle Forecourt Stage
Parade

Conservation Station - Outdoor Stage
Festival of the Lion King - At the Lion King Theatre
Flights of Wonder - At Caravan Stage
Nemo show that replace Tarzan
The United Kingdom - World Showcase Players
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular


There are probably more as the original disagree aka Disney Agreement stipulated street performances among other things. Others know more about this or you can contact Disney to see what they will provide.
http://www.ada.gov/disagree.htm

[Talking Hands]

Does anyone know what shows/rides/performances are typically interpreted at MK? :disrocks:
Magic Kingdom:
Jungle Cruise
Belle's Storytime
Parade
Laugh Floor
Castle Forecourt Show

Animal Kingdom:
Festival of the Lion King
Flights of Wonder
Parade

[Joanna71985]

Actually the interpreters do have name tags but take them off while interpreting. Get hit too often and could become missles.
The tags have a flag with SL in the ASL manual alphabet. Keep a look out for it. I have met some awesome deaf CMs and they tend to spoil other people that can communicate with them.

I hope to get a nametag with the ASL flag this summer. :blush:

[Talking Hands]

I hope to get a nametag with the ASL flag this summer. :blush:
From your mouth to God's ears. You can do it.

[patchchild]

Every time I see one of these threads I get more and more excited for our September trip.

My son will be 2.5 then and his ASL is coming along WAY better than mine at this point. No real surprise to me, that kid is too smart for my own good. He'll be off the walls to see Disney to begin with, and knowing that there will be people for him to sign with will be the icing on the cake.

[Talking Hands]

Every time I see one of these threads I get more and more excited for our September trip.

My son will be 2.5 then and his ASL is coming along WAY better than mine at this point. No real surprise to me, that kid is too smart for my own good. He'll be off the walls to see Disney to begin with, and knowing that there will be people for him to sign with will be the icing on the cake.
The interpreters and deaf CM will love it. And they are great with kids. When in Sept will you be there. I probably will go the weekend after Labor Day because I love going to Night of Joy.

[patchchild]

We'll be there arriving on the 13th and staying for a week. Sounds like that would be after your visit. Bummer! I love getting to meet other DisBoarders.

[Joanna71985]

We'll be there arriving on the 13th and staying for a week. Sounds like that would be after your visit. Bummer! I love getting to meet other DisBoarders.

I should be there! If you don't mind, I would love to meet up with you (I too love meeting other DISers). :)

[Talking Hands]

We'll be there arriving on the 13th and staying for a week. Sounds like that would be after your visit. Bummer! I love getting to meet other DisBoarders.
Yep, Night of Joy will probably be September 11th and 12th, the weekend before.

[patchchild]

We'll be coming down on a Sunday, looks like right after the Night of Joy (good news for crowds going down, less good for getting to see everyone).

Joanna, when we get closer we should plan something to meet up!

[Joanna71985]

We'll be coming down on a Sunday, looks like right after the Night of Joy (good news for crowds going down, less good for getting to see everyone).

Joanna, when we get closer we should plan something to meet up!

Great! :goodvibes

[DisneyCrazy2]

Thanks for all of the information everyone. You have been very helpful!