Apple Stores now offer free sign language interpreters, Virginia location to close

Apple is expanding availability of sign language interpreters in its stores around the world, enabling deaf and hard of hearing customers access to one-on-one appointments, Today at Apple sessions and more.The tech giant first offered ASL interpreters at its flagship Carnegie Library outlet in Washington, D.C., in 2019, and sometimes provides similar services to select in-person and online Today at Apple sessions. This week marked a major expansion to the company's accessibility program.As noted by 9to5Mac, users can arrange for sign language interpreters at hundreds of Apple Store locations in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the U.S. The free service can be requested through a link on a participating store's dedicated webpage. Read more...