The National Park Service wants to hear from you!

Help Local National Parks Get in the Loop

Have you made your public comment yet? Hurry--deadline is tomorrow, Monday August 31!

The National Park Service is asking for public comment on a draft accessibility plan for five National Parks in and around Washington State. While the plan calls for improvements in hearing accessibility, hearing loops aren't included.

The National Park Service needs to understand the demand for—and the value of—hearing loops at service counters, information desks, stores, cashiers, ticket booths, theaters, and rail cars.

There's Power in Numbers. Make Your Voice Count!

Let’s let the National Park System know that hearing loops are the most-used, most-loved, most-safe, most-user-friendly, and universal assistive listening system.

Describe your hearing experience in national parks and museums. If you can, include the five parks listed below. Mention that hearing loops are universal, automatic, user-friendly, and hygienic--the last point is particularly important due to COVID-19.

1. Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center and Museum in Seattle
2. Trail to Treasure walking tour/route through Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood 
3. Outdoor Recreation Information Center in the REI Seattle flagship store
4. Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, Minidoka
5. Trails & Rails program aboard the Amtrak Coast Starlight train between Seattle and Portland