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Accessibility in DC: Key Information for Major Attractions
DC’s most visited museums, historic buildings and must-see attractions prioritize accessibility and are ready to accommodate any and all visitors. You will find helpful links, phone numbers and addresses for some of the most popular attractions in DC below. Smithsonian Institution Accessibility information Email: access@si.edu Phone: (202) 633-2921 National Mall & Memorial Parks Accessibility information Contact Us form Phone: (202) 426-6841 White House Visitor Center Accessibility information Phone: (202) 208-1631 Address: 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 2004 Library of Congress Accessibility information Email: ada@loc.gov Phone: (202) 707-6024 Address: 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 U.S. Supreme Court Building Accessibility information Phone: (202) 479-3000 Address: 1 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20543 U.S. Capitol Complex (Visitor Center and Botanic Garden) Accessibility information Phone: (202) 224-4048 Address: First Street SE, Washington, DC 20515 National Gallery of Art Accessibility information Email: visit@nga.gov Phone: (202) 737-4215 Address: 4th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC International Spy Museum Accessibility information Email: info@spymuseum.org Phone: (202) 654-0991 Address: 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 Museum of the Bible Accessibility information Email: customerservice@mbible.org Phone: (866) 430-6682 Address: 400 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 Capital Jewish Museum Accessibility information Email: info@capitaljewishmuseum.org Phone: (202) 789-0900 Address: 575 3rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Accessibility entrance on F Street) Planet Word Accessibility information Email: support@planetwordmuseum.org Phone: (202) 931-3139 Address: 925 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens Accessibility information Phone: (202) 686-5807 Address: 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Ford’s Theatre Accessibility information Email: access@fords.org Phone: (202) 347-4833 Address: 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 George Washington’s Mount Vernon Accessibility information Email: accessibility@mountvernon.org Phone: (703) 780-2000 Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Accessibility information Email: access@kennedy-center.org Phone: (202) 416-8727 Address: 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Smithsonian American Art Museum Accessibility information (202) 633-7970 Address: G Street & 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 (Ramps are located on both sides of the 8th and G Streets NW entrance) Renwick Gallery Accessibility information Phone: (202) 633-7970 Address: Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 (Ramp at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW leads to an accessible entrance) National Theatre Accessibility information Email: info@broadwayatthenational.com Phone: (202) 628-6161 Address: 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 Tudor Place Accessibility information Email: info@tudorplace.org Phone: (202) 965-0400 Address: 1644 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 National Archives Museum Accessibility information Email: visitorservices@nara.gov Phone: (202) 357-5000 Address: 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408 Arlington National Cemetery Accessibility information Phone: (703) 692-6202 Address: 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA 22211 Washington National Cathedral Accessibility information Email: info@cathedral.org Phone: (202) 537-6200 Address: 3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Email: visitorservices@bnsic.org Phone: (202) 526-8300 Address: 400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017 Shakespeare Theatre Company Harman Center for the Arts Accessibility information Phone: (202) 547-1122 Address: 610 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Accessibility information Phone: (202) 393-3939 Address: 641 D ST. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Accessibility in DC: Sports & Recreation
If you’re planning to enjoy pro sports action in DC and are curious as to what accessible features are offered at the city’s stadiums and arenas, we’ve got you covered below. We’ve included additional pertinent details where applicable as well as links to the venue’s dedicated accessibility page. You can also mark your calendar for upcoming recreational events and check out local organizations that prioritize accessibility. There are also wheelchair-accessible trails and maps that offer a variety of distances and terrains over numerous locations across the DMV. SPORTS VENUES Audi Field (DC United, DC Defenders) Accessible entrances, parking and transportation Accessible seating Wheelchair service ADA shuttle available Accessible elevators Service animals Accessible restrooms and concession stands Assisted listening devices Sensory kits Northwest Stadium (Washington Commanders) Accessible entrances, parking and transportation Accessible seating Service animals Accessible restrooms and concession stands Closed captioning and assisted listening devices Play-by-play announcements on ribbon boards located at the 50-yard lines on both sides of the stadium Play-by-play captioning on television monitors throughout common areas of the stadium ASL interpreters available upon request (must be received 14 days prior to event) Capital One Arena (Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Georgetown University Men’s Basketball) Accessible seating Accessible elevators, escorts and transportation available Service animals Accessible restrooms and concession stands Assisted listening devices available Closed captioning on the main arena scoreboard during all sporting events Sensory inclusive venue Sensory room and sensory bags available KCVIP badges, fidget tools, noise cancelling headphones and other resources offered at no cost Sign language interpreters available upon request (must be received 21 days prior to event) Website accessibility for visual, hearing and learning impairments Entertainment & Sports Arena (Capital City Go-Go, Washington Mystics) Accessible parking and transportation Escorts available Accessible seating Service animals Accessible restroom and concession stands Assisted listening devices available Nationals Park (Washington Nationals) Accessible parking and transportation with elevators and exclusive drop-off areas Wheelchair services Service animals Accessible seating Braille and tactile signs located at most entryways Accessible restrooms and concession stands Assisted listening devices available free of charge Closed captioning on ribbon boards down right and left-field lines Non-delayed transmission of MASN’s broadcast available on 106.7 radio Sensory kits and rooms Noise reduction headphones, budget tools, lanyards available for free Quiet Zone Sensory Room UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS Army Ten-Miler: October Marine Corps Marathon: October (Note: supports any wheel devices including duos, wheelchairs and handcycles) Rock n’ Roll Running Series (Half and 5K): March Cherry Blossom Run (10-mile and 5K): April (Note: supports duos, wheelchairs and handcycles) Capitol Hill Classic (10K, 3K, Fun Run): May DC Races for Hope (5K): May LOCAL RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONS Special Olympics – District of Columbia Achilles Capital Rowing Club Paralyzed Veterans of America Catalyst Sports Pursuit Adaptive Sports & Recreation National Rehabilitation Hospital Adaptive Sports
Guide to Accessibility at Monuments & Memorials on the National Mall
For Planning Purposes NPS provides braille brochures of every monument and memorial on the National Mall free of charge to onsite visitors. All monuments and memorials on the National Mall are wheelchair accessible. Please note that there are a limited number of wheelchairs available upon request on a first-come, first-served basis at several of the memorials, including the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial. American Sign Language interpretation is available for free upon request. NPS has also established a parkwide Accessibility Coordinator. We advise you to contact NPS at least three (3) weeks in advance of your trip to make arrangements and ask questions. If you prefer to do so by phone, call 202-246-6841. Key Accessibility Facts For Major Monuments & Memorials Washington Monument 2 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20024 The elevator that transports visitors to the observation level is fully wheelchair accessible. Panoramic images are also available inside the elevator for visitors who cannot see out the windows. Images of the Monument’s Commemorative Stones are available for those who cannot access the stairwell. Closed captioning is available for all films shown during your visit. Contact the Park Ranger on duty if you encounter any issues. More information Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, Washington, DC 20002 A large print version of the Gettysburg Address is available. Closed captioning is available for all films shown during your visit. Contact the Park Ranger on duty if you encounter any issues. More information Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024 Accessible parking spaces are available immediately next to the memorial on West Basin Drive. The on-site bookstore (open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily) offers wheelchairs upon request with a state-issued ID card. Accessible restrooms are available on the south side of the bookstore’s building. More information Thomas Jefferson Memorial 16 East Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024 Accessible parking spaces are available immediately next to the memorial on East Basin Drive. Wheelchairs are available upon request with a state-issued identification card. An elevator is located in the basement of the memorial to access the chamber area. Accessible restrooms are also located in the basement. More information Korean War Veterans Memorial 10 Daniel French Drive SW, Washington, DC 20002 The recently renovated memorial has wheelchairs available upon request on a first-come, first-served basis. The outdoor memorial, including its 19 stainless steel statues and the Remembrance Wall, has plenty of space for traversing by wheelchair. More information Vietnam Veterans Memorial 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, DC 20245 The closest accessible parking spaces are available on the south side of the Lincoln Memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is on the north side. More information World War II Memorial 1750 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC Accessible parking spaces are available on nearby Home Front Drive SW, which can be accessed from southbound 17th Street. Widened walkways and easy transitions between levels, as well as low partial walls, are all features designed to increase accessibility. More information Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial 400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC Accessible parking spaces are available next to the memorial on West Basin Drive. Accessible waysides contain nearby inscriptions in braille and audio listening devices. Accessible restrooms are on the north and south end of the memorial. The memorial offers an array of tactile elements as well as accessible exhibits in its information center. Braille brochures are also available. More information Other Related Articles Guide to Accessibility at Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC 8 Must-See Monuments & Memorials on the National Mall
Guide to Accessibility at Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC
Know Before You Go The Smithsonian Institution offers numerous resources to ensure any visit to any of its DC museums is satisfying. Here are a few need-to-know facts as you plan a trip that requires access services. Make sure to visit the Access Smithsonian website for a full overview, including additional general museum tips. Manual wheelchairs are available at no cost at all Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are welcome to use their own personal mobility devices in Smithsonian museums. Access services for public programs, such as real-time captioning and sign language interpretation, can be arranged by emailing Access@si.edu. Open captioning is provided on all museum exhibition videos. Assistive listening devices are available at all Smithsonian museums. Tactile and visual description tours can be arranged by contacting the individual museums or by emailing Access@si.edu. Tactile elements are available throughout many Smithsonian museums. The Smithsonian Institution guide and map are available in braille and large print at each museum’s information desk. Bathrooms are located throughout the Smithsonian museums. All bathrooms have an accessible stall, and some museums have a Family/Companion Care restroom. Inquire at the museum Information Desk or look at the museum’s map to find bathroom locations. Visit Access Smithsonian for more information. Accessibility Options for Each Smithsonian Museum in DC Each link below will take you directly to pertinent accessibility information for each museum located in the area, including parking, wheelchair access, restrooms, available services and more. National Museum of African American History and Culture National Museum of African Art National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Chantilly, Va.) American Art Museum & Renwick Gallery National Museum of American History National Museum of the American Indian Anacostia Community Museum National Zoo National Postal Museum National Portrait Gallery National Museum of Natural History Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden National Museum of Asian Art Accessibility Map for Smithsonian Museums On and Near the Mall The map is printable and includes a detailed diagram of entrances with wheelchair access, curb cuts, paved walkways, designated parking for persons with disabilities and more. Aira, a visual interpreting service, is also available to all Smithsonian visitors. Additional Information Access Smithsonian features a bevy of pre-visit materials to assist you in getting acquainted with its DC museums ahead of your trip, including social narratives, exhibit breakdowns and entry information for each location. More information on accessibility throughout Washington, DC
