Blind / Low Vision

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Tactile Map of Fort Scott

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For those who are visually impaired, we offer the following services.

  1. Our film is audio described. Please ask at the visitor center for a device that will allow you to access the audio description.
  2. The site offers a cell phone tour that is audio only.
  3. We have a Mobile App that provides visitors with information about all of our exhibits and furnished rooms. Audio description of each stop or site are available through the app.
  4. We have a three dimensional tactile map of the 1840s Fort you are able to touch. This display is designed to help us offer an overview of Fort Scott for those who have low vision.
  5. The site's brochure is available in braille and audio-description. Ask at the visitor center desk if you or someone in your party would like a braille copy of our park map as you tour the site.
 

Last updated: May 18, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 918
Fort Scott, KS 66701

Phone:

620 223-0310

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