{"id":45727,"date":"2025-10-30T17:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T22:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=45727"},"modified":"2025-10-30T18:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T23:02:09","slug":"asl-interpreter-provided-dino-bility-day-at-dinosaur-valley-state-park-11-8-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/asl-interpreter-provided-dino-bility-day-at-dinosaur-valley-state-park-11-8-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERPRETER PROVIDED: Dino-bility Day! at Dinosaur Valley State Park 11\/8\/2025 &#8211; Glen Rose, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45728\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/asl-interpreter-provided-dino-bility-day-at-dinosaur-valley-state-park-11-8-2025\/dino-bility-day-info-flyer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?fit=600%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dino-bility Day Info Flyer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?fit=560%2C700&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45728 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?resize=240%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?resize=560%2C700&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?resize=260%2C325&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?resize=160%2C200&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Info-Flyer.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45729\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/asl-interpreter-provided-dino-bility-day-at-dinosaur-valley-state-park-11-8-2025\/dino-bility-day-flyer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?fit=600%2C777&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,777\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dino-bility Day Flyer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?fit=560%2C725&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45729 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?resize=232%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?resize=560%2C725&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?resize=260%2C337&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?resize=160%2C207&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dino-bility-Day-Flyer.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ASL INTERPRETER PROVIDED: Dino-bility Day! at Dinosaur Valley State Park 11\/8\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Grant Note #1: Click each images to view full size flyer(s)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Grant Note #2: About one hour southwest from Fort Worth, 2 hours from Dallas<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On November 8, we will have a free entrance day at Dinosaur Valley State Park in celebration of Dino-bility Day. This is an event in celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities. We will have fishing, adaptive hiking equipment, crafts, dinosaur activities, and sensory friendly hikes and programs. Community resources will also be in attendance informing about the great work they do with the community.<\/p>\n<p>I am trying to spread the word about this event to as many people as I can. I would love your help in spreading information to your network, and any others in the DFW area you think might be interested. Attached are a few flyers about the event. Below is more information regarding Dino-bility Day and an ASL interpreted video link about the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ASL Interpreters will be provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for Dino-bility Day &#8211; a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details:<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: Saturday, November 8, 2025<br \/>\nTime: 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Location: Blue Hole, Dinosaur Valley State Park \u2013 1629 Park Rd 59 Glen Rose, TX 76043<\/p>\n<p>Admission: Entry fees are waived for all park visitors on this day<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Event:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dino-bility Day connects individuals of all abilities with nature through hands-on, adaptive activities and partnerships with local and statewide organizations. The event showcases how everyone can experience and enjoy Texas State Parks.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can expect a wide variety of interactive and family-friendly experiences, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fishing Pond<\/strong> \u2013 Try your hand at fishing for channel catfish.Made possible by the Texas Game Wardens Association, TPWD Inland Fisheries, Possum Kingdom Dam Hatchery, and Texas State Park Police Association.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bird BINGO Sensory Hike<\/strong> \u2013 Spot and listen for birds around the Monarch Trail and fill your BINGO card!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adaptive Equipment Trials<\/strong> \u2013 Try out all-terrain motorized trackchairs, GRIT Freedom Chairs, and a Huckleberry Hiking Tandem Cart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dino Discovery Zone<\/strong> \u2013 Discover Dino Valley\u2019s past by learning about ancient Texas giants, unearthing fossils, and creating your own fossil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build-a-S\u2019more Craft<\/strong> \u2013 Craft a \u201cs\u2019more\u201d using repurposed materials &#8211; no campfire needed!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signs of the Wild<\/strong> \u2013 Explore animal clues and learn about Texas wildlife in these hands-on activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Local and State organizations will be at this event, providing information on the services they provide to the community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resource Partners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Accessibility Program<br \/>\nTexas Workforce Commission<br \/>\nTexas Department of Licensing and Registration<br \/>\nRise Adaptive Sports<br \/>\nCamp John Marc<br \/>\nFreedom in Strides Equine Therapy Booth with Miniature Horses<br \/>\nREACH<br \/>\nParent 2 Parent<br \/>\nPartners Resource Network<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also proud to share that ASL Interpreters will be onsite, provided by the Texas Governor\u2019s Committee on People with Disabilities, ensuring that all visitors can fully engage in the programs and activities.<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/calendar\/dinosaur-valley\/dino-bility-day\">https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/calendar\/dinosaur-valley\/dino-bility-day<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ASL Facebook Video can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17UhTZ9ZuR\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17UhTZ9ZuR\/ <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for helping us share this celebration of community, connection, and outdoor adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Laney Kohout<br \/>\nLead Park Interpreter<br \/>\nDinosaur Valley State Park | 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043<br \/>\nW: (817) 776-3924<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/dinosaur-valley\">https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/dinosaur-valley<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASL INTERPRETER PROVIDED: Dino-bility Day! at Dinosaur Valley State Park 11\/8\/2025 Grant Note #1: Click each images to view full size flyer(s) Grant Note #2: About one hour southwest from Fort Worth, 2 hours from Dallas On November 8, we&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/asl-interpreter-provided-dino-bility-day-at-dinosaur-valley-state-park-11-8-2025\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2],"tags":[23,27995,305,40,27997,27996,9898],"class_list":["post-45727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-deaf-news","tag-asl","tag-dinosaur-valley-state-park","tag-glen-rose","tag-interpreter","tag-laney-kohout","tag-texas-parks-and-wildlife-department-accessibility-program","tag-texas-workforce-commission"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p752R-bTx","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":30000,"url":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2015\/02\/06\/deaf-ministry-night-at-the-promise-glen-rose-texas\/","url_meta":{"origin":45727,"position":0},"title":"Deaf Ministry Night at The Promise &#8211; Glen Rose, Texas","author":"Grant Laird Jr","date":"February 6, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"Deaf Ministry Night April 18, 2015 Join Us For Deaf Ministry Night at The Promise! 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