RIT/NTID and The Strong Museum Partner for Deaf Day of Play March 21

RIT/NTID and The Strong National Museum of Play have again partnered to celebrate the richness of Rochester’s Deaf community with a Deaf Day of Play at the museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Students from NTID’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Education Bachelor of Science in Interpreting program will provide pro bono ASL interpretation at the museum’s admissions desk, its Skyline Climb high adventure course, Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, and elsewhere throughout the day (general museum admission fees apply.)

“We’re so pleased to partner once again with NTID for our Deaf Day of Play and to provide interpreting students from NTID additional real-world opportunities to practice their skills,” says Steve Dubnik, president and CEO of The Strong. “Education and inclusion are at the core of everything the museum does.”

The interpreting students who will be providing communication support during Deaf Day of Play will be graduating at the end of the academic year, and will earn course credit as well as experience applying the knowledge and skills they have gained during their four-year interpreting bachelor’s degree program.           

“We are thrilled to be partnering once again with The Strong Museum for Deaf Day of Play,” said Dr. Caroline Solomon, NTID president and RIT vice-president. “Rochester and the surrounding area continue to show great support to our students and the Deaf community, and the Deaf Day of Play is another example of what an open and inclusive region we live in. We are grateful to have The Strong Museum as a partner in this annual event.”  

Admission is $25, with $20 student tickets available with valid ID at the admissions desk.

For professional or DeafBlind interpreting service requests, contact Cathy DeBellis at cdebellis@museumofplay.org.