Accessible OKC Oklahoma City welcomes visitors of all abilities. With many family friendly attractions offering accessibility features, as well as specialty programming like sensory-friendly museum days, everyone can explore and experience this Modern Frontier.
providing accessibility. Wheelchairs are also available at no charge on a first- come, first-served basis. Oklahoma City Museum of Art Take in one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass at the Oklahoma CityMuseumof Art.The museumoffers free, accessible parking in front of themuseumonCouchDrive and an access ramp near the admissions desk. Screen the latest indie film in the museum’s theater featuring accessible seating and an assisted listening system with wireless headsets available. For visitors with vision needs, sighted guides are available with advance notice. Service dogs are welcome and complimentary admission is provided for one companion per visitor with a disability. Pick up a free sensory booster pack with noise-canceling headphones, wiggle seats, fidgets and social narratives. For a tour tailored to your group's accessibility needs, contact museum staff prior to your visit. Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Take a moment to reflect on the powerful story of the 1995 bombing at theOklahoma CityNational Memorial Museum. Open 24 hours a day, year- round, the outdoor memorial has ADA-accessible entrances on three sides of the grounds, allowing visitors to access each component via a paved path. Accessible parking is available on the north side of themuseumon 6th Street betweenHarvey and RobinsonAvenues. The ADA-accessiblemuseum features elevators and restrooms on each floor and service animals are welcome. Youmay also use one of themuseum’s freemanual wheelchairs, but plan to arrive early as the supply is limited. Museum videos are open captioned, and themuseum app provides a tour for visitors with vision disabilities.
ADA-accessible BricktownWater Taxi and catch a cool breeze while learning about the history of Bricktown through a 40-minute narrated tour around the canal. Each water taxi has a portable wheelchair ramp for access to and from the dock, as well as two wheelchair locations on board complete with tie down straps to keep everyone safe. First Americans Museum Oklahoma City’s newest attraction, First AmericansMuseum (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 andmotorized scooters are available on a first-come, first-served basis and service animals are welcome. FAMalso provides free admission for ASL interpreters or other accessibility professionals providing services when accompanying clients. Portions of the galleries include bright lights and audio, so be sure to askmuseum staff if you wish to avoid these spaces. Myriad Botanical Gardens Another ADA-accessible outdoor destination, the Myriad Botanical Gardens offer 17-acres to explore Oklahoma’s native plant life. Although the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory is closed for renovations through the fall of 2022, both spaces are ADA accessible. The outdoor grounds are open daily with free admission for all guests. The Myriad Gardens also offers sensory-friendly family events throughout the year. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Explore the history, art and culture of the AmericanWest at this ADA-accessible museum, with each area of the museum
Ge t t i ng 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 Oklahoma City’s public transit system offers accessible bus, ferry and streetcar service. All buses and ferries feature wheelchair lifts and streetcars are accessible by wheeled mobility devices. Equipped with audio announcements, digital boards, visual aids and designated seating, Embark vehicles are accessible for all. Service animals are welcome and reduced fare cards are available by application.
Medride For wheelchair accessible transportation to and from specific destinations, Medride offers rides for both non- emergency medical and recreational appointments for a fee. Perfect for a day trip to the zoo or a museum, call Medride at (877) 685-8267 to drop off and pick up small parties with accessibility needs. Access i b l e At tract i ons Bricktown Water Taxi OKC’s historic Bricktown Entertainment District offers accessible pedestrian pathways with a mix of elevators and ramps along the mile-long Bricktown Canal. Take a ride on the
Oklahoma City Zoo Discover the wonders of wildlife at the OKCZoo with ADA-accessible pathways, exhibits, restaurants, restrooms, drinking fountains and playground equipment. Animal habitats are easy to view from any vantage point and wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicle rentals are available. For guests with sensory processing needs, “quiet
needs better explore the museum, and sensory-friendly family events are offered throughout the year. Scissortail Park Noted as “a park for everyone,” Scissortail Park is a 70-acre urban park in downtownOklahoma City designed with accessibility inmind.The park is ADA-accessible throughout, including its pathways, water fountains and exercise stations, with directional signage in Braille. The 3.7-acre lake offers ADA-accessible paddle boat rentals, and an accessible playground features inclusive equipment for children of all abilities to enjoy. Guests who have limitedmobility can take a free tour of the park on a Silver Flyer golf cart by making a reservation online. Tours are 20minutes and can accommodate up to four guests each Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Oklahoma City is a city open for all. To access all that OKC has to offer, check out VisitOKC.com or contact any of these attractions in advance of your visit.
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“headphone zone” signage indicates noisy areas where guests tend to linger. Sensory bags and weighted lap pads are also available upon request. Science Museum Oklahoma For some indoor fun, Science Museum Oklahoma is a family friendly space for everyone to explore hands-on science experiences. The museum is ADA-accessible throughout with a limited number of wheelchairs available to reserve at no charge. Sensory kits, sensory stories and a sensory-focused map can help families with varying
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