Juno Beach, Fla. (September 2, 2026) ─ Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month with an American Sign Language (ASL) Day on Sunday, September 20. Guests can participate in a full day of both public and private activities, or join portions of the programming tailored to accomodate the Deaf and hard of hearing community. The special event is part of LMC’s ongoing commitment to making marine science, conservation, and ocean education accessible to everyone.
The day’s programs will be led by LMC’s Senior Biologist Jennifer Reilly, who is deaf and fluent in ASL. Guests will have the opportunity to experience a variety of LMC programs in ASL, including hatchling discovery, storytime, a guided tour, a signing lesson, and educational presentations about sea turtles and coastal habitats.
“ASL Day is especially meaningful to me because it creates an opportunity for the Deaf and hard of hearing community, and the hearing community, to come together, learn from one another, and celebrate our shared connection to sea turtles,” said Jennifer Reilly. “By bringing our communities together, we can show that communication may look different, but we can all learn, connect, and coexist. I’m proud to share my love of marine science and conservation through ASL, and to help create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, included, and a part of LMC’s mission.”
The day’s full schedule includes:
- 6:40 a.m. to 9 a.m.: ASL Hatchling Discovery (private programming; advance booking required)
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: ASL Hatchling Tales Storytime
- 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Coastal Habitat Discovery Show with ASL Interpretation
- 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.: ASL-Guided Tour of LMC (private programming; advance booking required)
- 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.: ASL Signing Lesson
- 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.: Sea Turtles of the Palm Beaches with closed-captioning and closing remarks (private programming; advance booking required)
Join us at Loggerhead Marinelife Center for ASL Day and experience the wonders of the ocean through connection and inclusion! Email Jen Reilly to register, [email protected].