DID YOU KNOW?Though they may be able to hear some sound, 25 million people in the United States have severe enough hearing loss to be classified as deaf. Nearly 3 million Americans are totally deaf.Source: Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium will provide events designed specifically for the deaf community from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
For Deaf Day, sign-language specialists from Gate Communications will provide help interpreting animal encounter programs, keeper talks, dive shows and behind-the-scenes tours in the Ocean Journey and River Journey buildings.
Members of the deaf community and their families will receive special admission rates of $20.95 for adults, $12.50 for children 3-12.
The Saturday promotion coincides with the Chattanooga Walk4Hearing, which begins at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway, and the adjoining Riverwalk.The day includes free food and fun activities.