Accessible OKC In Oklahoma City, we understand the importance of accessibility for all. Our restaurants, hotels and attractions strive to make each experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible for everyone, no matter your sensitivity or ability. Visitors of all abilities are invited to start exploring some of the city’s most popular attractions. GETTING AROUND
ACCESSIBLE PARKING For those traveling by car, ADA parking spaces are available in all OKC public parking garages. Downtown metered parking is free for those with valid disability parking placards. EMBARK OKC’s public transit system offers accessible bus, ferry and streetcar services. All buses and ferries feature wheelchair lifts, and streetcars are accessible by wheeled mobility devices. Equipped with audio announcements, digital boards and visual aids, Embark vehicles are accessible for all, including service animals.
MEDRIDE For a fee, Medride offers rides for non-emergency medical and recreational appointments. Call Medride at (877) 685-8267 to drop off and pick up small parties with accessibility needs. WILL ROGERS WORLD AIRPORT There are only 17 airports in the country with adult changing tables and Will Rogers World Airport in OKC is one of them. This adjustable-height table is located across from Gate 18. FACTORY OBSCURA Factory Obscura is located along the downtown Streetcar route and is equipped with a ADA-compliant ramp entrance. Once inside, this immersive art experience is uniquely designed and still fully accessible. The intentional use of music, ambient sounds, vibrations, textures and more offer people of all abilities a fully immersive and meaningful experience. MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS Myriad Botanical Gardens offer 15-acres to explore Oklahoma’s native plant life. The outdoor grounds are open daily with free admission for all guests. There are smooth paved paths throughout and the children’s garden has a rubberized turf and an inclusive playground, including the AbilityWhirl. The Crystal Bridge was recently renovated to enhance visitor experience and ADA accessibility. The Myriad Gardens also offers sensory-friendly family events throughout the year, like Pumpkinville.
THINGS TO DO
BRICKTOWN WATER TAXI Bricktown offers accessible pedestrian pathways with a mix of elevators and ramps along the mile-long Bricktown Canal. Take a ride on the ADA-accessible Bricktown Water Taxi. Each water taxi has a portable wheelchair ramp and two wheelchair locations on board complete with tie down straps. FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM First Americans Museum (FAM) offers an ADA-accessible experience of the history and culture of 39 distinct tribal nations. Accessible parking is available, as well as restrooms and elevators on each floor. Free wheelchairs and motorized scooters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and service animals are welcome. FAM also provides free admission for ASL interpreters or other accessibility professionals. Portions of the galleries include bright lights and audio, so be sure to ask museum staff if you wish to avoid these spaces.
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