Kennedy Center: Accessibility

For Patrons and Visitors who are Blind or have Low Vision
Large Print and Braille Playbills | Audio Described Performances
Parking | Map of the Kennedy Center | Touch Tours
Important Phone Numbers

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Large Print and Braille Playbills
Large print Playbills are available for all Kennedy Center performances. Ask an usher in the theater if you require a large print Playbill .

Braille Playbills are available for all Kennedy Center performances (except dance events). Ask an usher in the theater if you require a Braille Playbill .

Other printed materials produced by the Kennedy Center are available in alternative formats upon request with at least 2 weeks notice. Call the Office for Accessibility at (202) 416-8727 (voice) or (202) 416-8728 (TTY).

Audio Described Performances
Audio described performances are 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 audio-described performances .

Audio Description is available upon request with at least two weeks prior notice for non-designated events, and will be provided based on the availability of a qualified describer 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 Audio Described events, please send your name and e-mail address to: access@kennedy-center.org with “Subscribe Audio Description Alerts” in the subject line.

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.

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).

Touch Tours
Touch tours of the Kennedy Center are available upon request with two weeks advance notice. To request a touch tour call (202) 416-8727.

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:
Voice (202) 416-7984
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 202-416-7987 evenings and weekends