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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

Volume Control Telephone Telephones
Public telephones equipped with volume controls can be found on the "motor lobbies," as well as in the lobby of the Family Theater near the Hall of States entrance.
Telephone Typewriter (TTY) Symbol
There is a public pay phone equipped with a TTY on Parking Level A, north end.

Assistive Listening Systems Symbol 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

Sign Language Interpretation Symbol 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.

Captioned 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.

Parking Symbol 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.
Volume Control Telephone

Telephones
Public telephones equipped with volume controls can be found opposite the Box Office in the Hall of States, the Box Office in the Hall of Nations, and in the motor lobbies on all three parking levels. There are also pay phones in each of the theater lobbies.

There is a volume-controlled and wheelchair-accessible pay phone at the front of the Hall of States opposite the entrance to the Family Theater.


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