LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has introduced a new pilot program offering American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services for hearing impaired travelers through a mobile app.
The airport has partnered with the Aira ASL app to provide live and on-demand ASL services, connecting hearing impaired travelers with certified ASL interpreters while navigating the airport.
LAS says the timing of the launch coincides with thousands of travelers expected to visit Las Vegas for the upcoming DeafNation Expo on July 22-24.
"Harry Reid International Airport is committed to ensuring every traveler feels welcome and supported throughout their journey," Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation, said.
The app connects users through secure video calls with interpreters as they navigate check-in, security and terminal areas. LAS says it's available free of charge for users while at the airport and is also offered at the Henderson Executive Airport and the North Las Vegas Airport.
Vassiliadis noted that the Aira ASL app "broadens the resources we offer to passengers and complements our current suite of tools like the Aira Explorer app, helping travelers who are blind or have very little vision, and the MagnusCards app, which helps guide travelers with cognitive disabilities through airport procedures."
To learn more about the Aira ASL app, visit their webpage here.
For more resources and information on special assistance programs at LAS, visit their webpage by clicking the link here.
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