Visitors to Virginia’s Natural Bridge State Park who are blind or visually impaired can now use RightHear technology to navigate the park’s natural wonders. Travelers can use it, too, to translate information in 26 languages.
August 28, 2024 •
Julia Edinger
Using the RightHear app to navigate Natural Bridge State Park.
Photo Credit: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Visitors to Natural Bridge State Park (NBSP) in Virginia can now improve their experience with a new assistive technology that, similar to an audio tour, will help with wayfinding and share information in multiple languages.
Parks have played an increasingly essential role in public well-being since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now governments are investing in expanded accessibility for outdoor recreation areas. This spring, a Colorado county launched a Trailability Program to expand trail access for people who use wheelchairs.
The improvements to NBSP, announced earlier this month, mean visitors can download the free RightHear mobile application to experience the new accessibility system and learn about the park, named for [...]