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ASL Interpreted Performance of Titanic

Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2PM

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Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive Listening Devices amplify and clarify the sound onstage. The inconspicuous FM receiver may be used in any seat at any performance. Induction neck loops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a “T” switch feature (also known as “T-coil” or “telephone switch” or “telephone coil”).  There is no charge to use a receiver. They are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis from the Audience Services Desk, located near the main lobby restrooms.

ASL Interpretation

Certified interpreters for select performances provide American Sign Language interpretation. To access special reserved seating, complete an Accessibility Ticket Reservation Form. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact ac****@th*******.org so that we may extend an offer to wait listed patrons. The Pay-What-You-Want program is available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing at all ASL interpreted performances.

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ASL interpreted performances are held on the second Saturday of each Marquee Series production on the following dates:

  • Kinky Boots – Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 2PM
  • White Christmas – Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2PM
  • The Play That Goes Wrong – Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2PM
  • The Wiz – Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 2PM
  • Titanic – Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2PM
  • Grease – Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2PM
Open Captioned Performances

Open-Captioned performances provide patrons with live text presentation of onstage dialogue on a LED screen situated in a box to the right side of the stage. The captions seen on the LED screen may be read from most seats in the theatre, though many prefer seats in the Parquet or Orchestra sections for the best view. An experienced captioner scrolls text in sync with the actors’ spoken word. Tickets can be reserved at the box office or online. The Pay-What-You-Want program is available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing at all open captioned performances. Please fill out the Accessibility Ticket Reservation Form for the Pay-What-You-Want rate.

Open-captioned performances are held on the second Saturday and third Tuesday of each Marquee Series production on the following dates:

Mainstage Series

  • Kinky Boots – Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 2PM and Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:30PM
  • White Christmas – Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2PM and Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 7:30PM
  • The Play That Goes Wrong – Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2PM and Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:30PM
  • The Wiz – Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 2PM and Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:30PM
  • Titanic – Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2PM and Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:30PM
  • Grease – Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2PM and Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 7:30PM

landscape illustration of the titanic with a hull altered to immitate the iceburg and a bright light behind it

FREE Strobe Smoke Alarms from the Red Cross

Does someone in your household need assistive fire safety equipment? Are you interested in learning more about how to prepare your home and family against a home fire? Sign up for a home fire safety visit from your local Red Cross.

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The American Red Cross and its partners install FREE assistive equipment that is designed to alert individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in the event of a fire. Resources are made available as supplies allow.

KDHHS Social Security Info Workshop

For Lancaster Deaf and HH Community – ASL Interpretation

Date: HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED - New date TBA
Where: Lancaster Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

2270 Old Philadelphia Pike; Lancaster, PA 17602

(Limited – 25 people)

OR

If you are unable to come, you can still attend virtually (Zoom- No Limit).

Social Security Administration (SSA) Presenter will explain the Social Security benefits including:
1- Retirement – What to do when you are ready to retire? What is the retirement age? Will you get more money if you delay your retirement? Can you work while on SS-Retirement benefit? The Social Security Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether.
2- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Are you qualified for SSDI? What are the rules? The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.
3- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Who can apply for SSI? What are the rules? The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children who meet our requirements for a qualifying disability and have limited income and resources.
4- Appeals – What to do if you disagree with Social Security?

*** If you need special accommodations (tactile, near/low vision, etc.), please contact Karen Pfortsch, Keystone Deaf and Hard of Hearing, VP/Voice 717-283-4460 or kp*******@kd***.net***

Accessibility at the Fulton Theatre

The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster PA offers multiple accessibility options for deaf and hard of hearing people coming to see their shows.

The first of their services are assisted hearing devices available for no charge on a first come first serve basis. These devices are available at the Audience Services Desk in the main lobby and can be used at any seat in the theatre. It amplifies the sounds from the stage

The theatre also has ASL interpreters at certain performances. You can reserve accessibility tickets through their website that sit you close enough to see the interpreter. Go to their Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing page to see the performance dates where the ASL interpreter is available.

Open-captioned performances are also offered with a screen displaying the onstage dialog on certain performance dates. The screen can be read from most seats in the theatre, but the Parquet and Orchestra sections are most convenient. Reserve accessibility tickets for any of the performances scheduled with open captioning.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY OFFER

Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

See our Mission and Vision Statement as well as our current board members. Our dedicated Board Members volunteer their time and energy to help us serve you. We are always seeking volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors or on a Committee. Please email Kandy Reyes at kr****@kd***.net.

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