For Patrons and Visitors who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Assistive Listening Devices | Sign Language Interpretation
Captioned Performances | Telephones | Parking
Map of the Kennedy Center | Important Phone Numbers
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Assistive Listening Devices Infrared assistive listening devices are available in all theaters and at all performances at the Kennedy Center. Headsets may be used with or without a hearing aid and are distributed free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons attending performances at the Eisenhower Theater or Opera House may pick up headsets at the desk in the Hall of States near the Grand Foyer, and the Concert Hall from the Coatroom in the Hall of Nations. Patrons attending events at the Family Theater, Terrace Theater, Theater Lab, Terrace Gallery, or Millennium Stage should ask an usher at the front of the house. Locate on map |
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Sign Language Interpretation Sign language interpretation is scheduled for select performances and events at the Center throughout the year. Check the descriptions of individual engagements for the dates and times of these performances, or search our calendar for a complete list of sign interpreted performances . Sign language interpretation, cued-speech transliteration, or oral interpretation are available upon request with at least two weeks notice for non-scheduled events, and will be provided based on the availability of a qualified interpreter or transliteration, availability of appropriate tickets and seating, and at the discretion of the management. For more information or to make a request, call the Office for Accessibility at (202) 416-8727 (voice) or (202) 416-8728 (TTY). To receive free monthly notices about upcoming sign-interpreted events, please send your name and e-mail address to access@kennedy-center.org with “Subscribe Interpreted Alerts” in the subject line. |
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Captioned Performances Open Captioning is scheduled for select performances and events at the Center throughout the year. Check the descriptions of individual engagements for the dates and times of these performances, or search our calendar for a complete list of captioned performances . Open Captioning is available upon request with at least two weeks notice for non-scheduled events, and will be provided based on the availability of a qualified stenographer, availability of appropriate tickets and seating, and at the discretion of the management. For more information or to make a request, call the Office for Accessibility at (202) 416-8727 (voice) or (202) 416-8728 (TTY). To receive free monthly notices about upcoming captioned events, please send your name and e-mail address to access@kennedy-center.org with “Subscribe Captioned Alerts” in the subject line. |
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Parking Parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available in the Kennedy Center Garage for vehicles bearing valid DMV handicapped parking stickers or license plates on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles with a clearance of less than 6 feet. Please ask the garage personnel to direct you to these parking spaces. For information on van-accessible spaces, call the Kennedy Center Garage at (202) 416-7980, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Telephones |
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The Kennedy Center strives to make its performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons. For additional information or if you have questions, need assistance, or an accommodation not mentioned above, please call the Office for Accessibility at (202) 416-8727 (voice) or (202) 416-8728 (TTY). Map of the Kennedy Center Important Phone Numbers Information and Tickets: TTY (202) 416-8524 Voice (202) 467-4600 Out-of-Town (800) 444-1324 Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Office for Accessibility: TTY (202) 416-8728 Voice (202) 416-8727 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Subscriptions Office: TTY (202) 416-8518 Voice (202) 416-8500 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Group Sales Office: TTY (202) 416-8410 Voice (202) 416-8400 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Parking Garage: |
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