by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: February 22, 2018
Address: 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone Number: (317) 231-0000
Website: www.oldnationalcentre.com/
Parking & Transportation:
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There’s one main lot in front of the venue, as well as an overflow parking lot/garage nearby. Venue website says: Accessible parking is located in our main lot directly to the right of the marquee. Entrance is off Alabama Street, located on the west side of the venue. When full, other space will be made for accommodations.
Jump the Line: Unsure if disabled patrons are allowed in first
Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there’s an elevator
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
For the Egyptian room- there’s a larger area on the edge of the photo pit for disabled fans, majority of the stage is visible and the sound quality is decent.
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons:
To request a signer, please call the main number at the venue 317-231-0000 at least 48 hours prior to the performance date. Hearing impaired devices are available at the main office during event
Restrooms: Unsure if there are accessible restrooms
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
Address: 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301
Phone Number: (818) 338-0011
Website: https://www.sofistadium.com
Parking & Transportation:Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
There are ADA parking stalls located in various parking lots and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. An ADA placard or sticker are required to use these parking spaces. The Accessible Pick-up and Drop-off Zone is located on District Dr. through the Doty Ave. Entrance.
Jump the Line: Yes, disabled patrons are allowed in first, but not early, Unsure if disabled patrons are allowed in first
Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there’s a ramp
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
Accessible seating for guests in wheelchairs or other mobility devices is available in the 100, 200, 300, and 400 seating sections across five (5) levels. Companion seating is available for up to three (3) companions and will be provided next to the ADA seat if available. If seating next to the ADA seat is not available, companion seating will be provided in the nearest available seating area. Seating for guests with limited mobility who do not use wheelchairs is available; please contact the SoFi Stadium Ticket Office for designated aisle seats. Seating accommodations are available for guests who cannot climb stairs or walk long distances such as guests with arthritis, respiratory conditions, or cardiac conditions.
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Seating-Other/Details:
Area is not regulated, able bodied patrons able come to area as well.
Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons:
Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. Please visit a Guest Services Center for a device.
Restrooms: Yes, there’s an accessible stall in the men’s/women’s restrooms
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: August 11, 2017
Address: 421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone Number: (215) 627-1332
Venue Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.electricfactory.info/faq
Parking & Transportation:Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
The venue’s website says: There are two independently operated parking lots adjacent to Electric Factory. There are several other neighborhood parking lots as well as metered street parking within walking distance. Electric Factory does not own or operate any parking lots. Electric Factory is easily accessible by train, bus, taxi or Uber.
Jump the Line: Unsure if disabled patrons are allowed in first
Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there’s a ramp
Stairs – Other/Details:
Ramp is in front of box office
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
The venue’s website says that there’s an elevated viewing area.
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Restrooms: Yes, there’s an accessible stall in the men’s/women’s restrooms
Additional Comments:
The venue’s website adds, “Patrons with severe disabilities who have purchased a single ticket to enter Electric Factory, may be accompanied by their paid Government-Funded Personal Care Attendant(s) (PCA) at no additional charge to enter Electric Factory. Any request for a complimentary ticket for a personal care attendant must be made at the time of purchase of the guests ticket and should be made through Electric Factory’s box office (215-627-1332.) The Personal Care attendant can pick up their ticket the night of the show at the box office, and must present his/her valid employment identification card or recent work pay stub.”
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: August 2021
Address: 89 South Street NY, New York 10038
Phone Number: (212) 732-8257
Website: https://www.pier17ny.com/
Parking & Transportation:
Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
There is only street parking or parking garages in the area, nothing immediately next to Pier 17.
By public transportation, you can get to the venue by subway lines – A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 [Fulton Street] and E [Chambers Street-World Trade Center] or by the ferry to Pier 11/Wall Street. Walk north along the water until you get to the Pier 17.
Or by bus: Directions from M15, QM11, QM25, X15: Get off at Water Street and John Street. Walk toward the water on John Street until you get to the Seaport District. Directions from X8, X14, QM7, QM8, BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4: Get off at Water Street and Maiden Lane. Walk toward the water on Maiden Lane until you get to the Seaport District.
Jump the Line – Other:
ADA patrons will be escorted via elevator through the VIP/Staff entrance.
Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there’s an elevator Yes, there are stairs, but there’s an alternate entrance without stairs
Stairs – Other/Details:
Disabled guests are able to take an elevator right to the top of the building, where the venue space is. Otherwise, there are stairs and escalators.
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
Pier 17 has a fenced off section with folding chairs and space for wheelchairs to the front-left side of the stage. Seating in this area is first come first serve for disabled guests. This section is also combined with a “VIP” section but only disabled fans with a wristband obtained from the box office can sit in the seats. Disabled fans MUST have a wristband to access this area.
The view is fantastic and unobstructed from this spot. There is also a separate bar in this area with shorter lines.
The website says: “To purchase ADA-accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 212-571-0910” – you can alert them beforehand to your need for access, or speak to the Box Office upon arrival at the venue.
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons:
Listening devices can be picked up at the Box Office.
Restrooms: Yes, there’s an accessible stall in the men’s/women’s restrooms Yes, there’s a single family/accessible/gender neutral restroom
Additional Comments:
Water fountains are near the restrooms on the fourth floor. Food available for sale on site.
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: November 2022
Address: 4603 W COLONIAL DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32808
Phone Number: (407) 295-3247
Venue Email: [email protected]
Website: https://orlandoamphitheater.com/
Parking & Transportation:
Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
There is a giant field for GA parking which is directly in front of the fairgrounds. There are 8-10 accessible spots available near the main office at the fairgrounds. Drop offs can happen directly in front of the box office. This is a dirt road (not paved).
The parking and entrance area is mostly dirt/gravel/field. Once you enter through the main gates, it is predominantly asphalt which also leads to the merch area and the F&B; vendors. The amphitheater viewing area is all grass/field. The ADA section is house right of the mix position, it is located on grass/field, but is the closest area to the asphalt.
Jump the Line – Other:
Please let the box office know of any accessibility needs, and they can accommodate day of.
Stairs – Other/Details:
It’s a flat entrance to the box office, the merch, and the vendor area, there are stairs to the back of the amphitheater, but you can also access this area on a flat terrain, house right.
Accessible Seating Area Details
There is an accessible area but there are no seats. It is standing room ADA only. The view is about 100’ to the stage and poor/nonexistent sightlines if sitting.
Restrooms – Other/Details:
There are public restrooms directly behind the main gate, as well as directly behind the food truck area with accessible stalls.
Additional Comments:
Chairs are permitted ONLY with a doctor’s note. Small bags are allowed into the venue – subject to a bag search. Medications are allowed as long as labeled, no outside food and beverage allowed in. We allow 1 unopened bottle of water, or empty refillable water jugs. Ear plugs are unavailable on site, please bring with you if needed.
Emergency exit info: the exit to the fairgrounds is the same area as the entrance. In an emergency, more of the fence is opened for egress. This area is clearly visible at the fairgrounds when patrons arrive.
Power outlets: Outlets are not available for charging mobility devices. That being said, if there is an emergency regarding a person with an accessibility ticket, they should speak with the box office reps and they will do everything in their power to accommodate the request and help with the situation.
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: March 2019
Address: 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL 60608
Phone Number: (312) 526-3851
Venue Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thaliahallchicago.com/
Parking & Transportation:Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
Valet parking available for up to 5 hours – $20 with validation. 18th Street offers metered parking. Free street parking is available throughout the blocks surrounding Thalia Hall including on Racine, W 19th St, W 16th St, one side of S Allport St between 16th and 18th, and on S Throop St. Public Transportation / Thalia Hall is located 5 blocks east of the 18th Street Pink Line stop and the 18th St bus (#18) stops at the corner of 18th and Racine, a half block east of the venue.
Jump the Line – Other:
Doorperson at Thalia Hall or Dusek’s restaurant staff can connect guests who arrive prior to door time (listed on ticket) with Thalia Hall Manager On Duty or Venue Manager for assistance.
Stairs – Other/Details:
Both the main floor and balcony are accessible and the venue is happy to accommodate. There are stairs throughout the building and Thalia Hall is located on the 2nd level. However, there are two street level entrances without stairs via the Thalia Hall doors on Allport or through Dusek’s (first floor restaurant) at the corner of W 18th St and S Allport St. A passenger elevator located within Dusek’s (first floor restaurant) is available for patrons to travel to both higher floors and Punch House, the bar on the basement level of the building.
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
Their door/house staff will assist with elevator access and will help guests find the best spot available based on their ticket.
Balcony Details:
3rd floor of building / elevator and ramp access available
Seating-Other/Details:
Theater and bench style seating / Two raised platform VIP sections (ramp access available)
Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons:
ASL interpreters can be booked with sufficient advance notice
Restrooms: Yes, there’s an accessible stall in the male gender/women gender restrooms Yes, there’s a single family/accessible/gender neutral restroom
Restrooms – Other/Details:
Gender Neutral bathrooms available on both levels. Single stall restroom also available inside Duseks.
Sensory Accessibility Sensory Kits available to check out on site. Include: noise reducing headphones, strobe reducing glasses, and fidgets.
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: May 2021
Address: The Vic Theatre, North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Phone Number: (773) 472-0449
Website: https://www.victheatre.com/
Parking & Transportation:
Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
There is a parking garage across the street as well as street parking throughout the area. Unsure if there are accessible parking spots.
Jump the Line – Other:
“Went to the front of the line and the security gave attitude and initially didn’t want to let us in. We got to enter, though.”
Stairs – Other/Details:
It is flat to get inside but there are stairs to the balcony and onto the main floor and no other way around them.
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
The accessible area is in the back of the venue, and it’s extremely hard to see the stage over the heads of the general admission crowd It is also not roped off in anyway so abled people are also able to stand there.
Balcony Details:
There is a balcony area but it’s only accessible by stairs.
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Seating-Other/Details:
There are some folding chairs in the back near the ada section.
Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons:
Unsure of availability.
Restrooms: Yes, there’s a single family/accessible/gender neutral restroom
Restrooms – Other/Details:
When you first enter to your right near the staircase is a gender neutral accessible bathroom, it is has a sign that says men on the top but a sign labeled gender neutral on the door. It is small so a power chair or larger manual chair may not fit. It was guarded by a staff member so others did not use it.
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: January 2020
Address: 6 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Venue Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mercuryeastpresents.com/boweryballroom
Parking & Transportation:
Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
Street or nearby (block or 2) pay garage parking with accessible spots.
Jump the Line: Yes, disabled patrons are allowed in first, but not early
Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there’s an alternate entrance without stairs
Stairs – Other/Details:
Typically, the venue scans tickets and sends fans downstairs to their lounge before allowing them back up to the normal venue area. Sometimes the venue lets you in an alternate entrance that is flat to get to the show space.
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
Venue’s website says: “ADA Accommodations:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we can provide special accommodations for patrons with disabilities. If you require additional accommodations for an event, please contact us at [email protected] with information about which event you will be attending and the accommodations required.
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Balcony Details:
There is a balcony but it’s only accessed via stairs. There are seats and tables, but they’re usually reserved for VIPs. Sometimes the venue will let you sit there which is ideal because you are separated from most of the crowd, other times they will only give you a barstool in the balcony, and other fans will lean on you which is not ideal.
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Seating-Other/Details:
“The seating provided was a barstool against a wall but in a very crowded space of the main floor. There was nothing separating me from the main crowd, so when people pushed past to get to and from the bar, or into the pit, I felt unsafe.”
Restrooms – Other/Details:
The only restrooms are in the basement, which can only be reached by stairs.
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by Karen McKelvey | May 29, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: November 2021
Address: 1700 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
Phone Number: (206) 652-0444
Website: https://www.showboxpresents.com/plan-your-visit/showbox-sodo
Parking & Transportation:
Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
The Showbox and Showbox SoDo do NOT have public parking available. There are several pay lots nearby and street parking.
Stairs: No, it’s all flat to get inside and to the show space
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
Venue says: Our venues meet ADA guidelines, and there are ramps throughout both venues. If you are a person with a permanent disability and have not yet purchased an accessible ticket, you may do so in advance by visiting either of our box offices or online at www.ShowboxOnline.com. If you have purchased another ticket type, please email [email protected] to exchange your tickets with ADA tickets.
Please remember, like all tickets, ADA tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you require further ADA accommodations beyond accessible seating, please notify the venue at least two weeks prior to the event. If you are not covered by ADA but would still like to make arrangements for an event, please email us at least three business days (Monday through Friday) before the event at [email protected]. Due to limited space we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate patrons other than those holding an accessible ticket.
Balcony Details:
Risers on the side for fans to stand on to get a better view
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Restrooms – Other/Details:
Stairs to the restrooms but their may be a ramp to them through the bar.
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by Karen McKelvey | May 28, 2023 | Venues
This Information Is Current As Of: November 2021
Address: 3503 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone Number: (714) 957-0600
Venue Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.observatoryoc.com/
Parking & Transportation:
Note: Park at your own risk. Obey any local parking signage. Check with the venue for the most up to date information.
Paid parking available in the main or in over flow parking. There are ADA accessible spots in front of the venue. Drop off zones is on West Lake Center Dr and ample handicap parking spaces in front of the venue’s main entrance.
Jump the Line: Yes, disabled patrons are allowed in first and early
Jump the Line – Other:
Venue website says: If you’re able, arrive ten minutes before doors and speak to our staff and we will do our best to get you into the building as soon as doors open.
Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there’s a ramp
Stairs – Other/Details:
Flat entrance to the venue. There are stairs inside the venue leading to the main room but a wheelchair accessible ramp outside the venue that leads to the main room.
Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there’s an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details
There are multiple viewing areas for guests, including balcony, pit is completely separated from other viewing areas.
There are lower level roped off areas in the back of the venue and a gated area for disabled patrons towards the front as well. Venue website says: The ADA area doesn’t fill up often, but depending on the show, it might. Please note that each ADA guest is allowed one extra guest into the ADA area.
Balcony Details:
There is a balcony with stairs to it.
Seating: Yes, there’s seating available for those who need it
Seating-Other/Details:
Barstools available for those who may need one.
Restrooms: Yes, there’s a single family/accessible/gender neutral restroom
Restrooms – Other/Details:
There are two ADA accessible restrooms in the venue. One is located in the lobby & the other is in the concert hall.
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