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Summer for the City

Our Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion

Lincoln Center’s approach to accessibility mirrors our commitment to transform performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on. As part of Lincoln Center’s wider commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we recognize that access needs must be integrated in the creative process, that the work on our stages reflects our differences and interconnectedness, and that we are creating a space where everyone feels welcome.

We seek to create a more inclusive experience for our audiences by providing a range of accommodations for all performances, no request necessary.

Accommodations for Summer for the City performances will include, as applicable:

  • Accessible seating, with companion seats and designated aisle seats are available at all venues. Higher weight and extra width seats available in David Geffen Hall and Hearst Plaza. Ask staff for assistance to identify chairs that meet your needs upon arrival.
  • Accessible entrances to all venues.
  • All gender restrooms with accessible stalls and companion restrooms, accommodating guests using mobility devices and one companion, in David Geffen Hall and in the David Rubinstein Atrium, on 62nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus.
  • FM Assistive Listening Devices with headsets and neck loops for all amplified performances. Hearing loop installed in the orchestra and first tier of the Wu Tsai Theater, Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio and Music Box, as well as the Welcome Center Box Office, coat check and bars in David Geffen Hall.
  • Alternative to standing in line for entry. Check individual event pages and venue pages for details.
  • Tactile Map of Lincoln Center’s campus, designed by Tactile Studio, in the David Geffen Hall Welcome Center.
  • Noise-reducing headphones, earplugs and fidgets to borrow.
  • Chill Out Space, designed by KultureCity, in the David Geffen Hall Lobby, offering sensory support materials for guests to take a break and re-enter the performance venues when they’re ready.
  • Signage at entrance and online to note strobe effects and content warnings, if applicable.
  • Access Concierge Service. Access Reps, trained to support guests with disabilities, provide 1:1 support for individual guests and their party. To request this service, contact [email protected] or 212-875-5456 at least one week before attending an event. Please note that this service is contingent on staff availability.
  • Staff trained in inclusive practices.
  • Convo Access, a free instant ASL interpretation service, is available on personal devices by scanning QR codes at all areas of commerce in David Geffen Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and the David Rubenstein Atrium, including the box offices, bars, and head usher podiums.

 

In addition to the list above, select events will include:

  • Open captioning, displaying text of spoken words, including translations in English, available on stage.
  • Live closed captioning, displaying text of all spoken words and sounds in English on personal handheld devices
  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Audio description, sharing the visual elements for people who are blind or have low vision, over single earpiece receiver
  • Haptics wearable technology that translates sound onto the skin through vibration.
  • Relaxed Performances, open to all and especially welcoming for people with autism, sensory and communication disorders and learning disabilities. Artistic integrity of performance is unchanged, with modifications made to the social and sensory environment
  • Large Print and Braille programs. For Lincoln Center Presents events with programs, alternate format in braille and large print are available. Inquire with an usher or by visiting the guest services desk upon arrival at the venue.

 

Visit event pages or use calendar filters to identify performances with accommodations.

We recognize that the list above is not exhaustive and that accommodations are never a “one size fits all” solution. Please contact the Access Team by email at [email protected] or by phone at 212-875-5375 to discuss your specific access needs or accommodations so that we may explore other accommodations we may be able to offer. While there is no deadline for notice, please reach out as soon as you know that you plan to attend a program so that we may have enough time to identify the best options to fill your request.