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ACCESS PROGRAMSAT THE INTREPIDMUSEUM
intrepidmuseum.org /access
For visitors with autismTo help visitors prepare for a visit tothe Museum, social narratives, a virtual tour and visual vocabularies are
available on the website. To decrease anxiety and overstimulation at the Museum, fi dgets and noise reduction headphones are available at the Information Desk. The Museum also offers free family programs on select weekends.
FAMILY PROGRAMSFor visitors with developmentalor learning disabilities The Museum offers monthly Access Family Programs for children with developmental or learning disabilities and their families, as well as programs for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. These two-hour programs, based on rotating themes, include a guided exploration of the Museum and an art-making activity intended to engage the entire family. These programs are free, but advance registration is required.
For children with autismThe Museum offers Early Morning Openings for families with children on the autism spectrum. On select weekends and school breaks, the Museum opens its doors one hour early. Educators lead short interactive experiences designed for the whole family as well as drop-in art activities and structured play opportunities. These programsare free, but advance registration is required.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumAccess Contact Information
Phone: 646-381-5182
Email: [email protected]
Website: intrepidmuseum.org/access
Address: One Intrepid Square, W. 46th St.and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Access Programs at the Intrepid Museum
are generously funded by the Rose M.
Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust, Barker
Welfare Foundation, the J.E. and Z.B. Butler
Foundation, the Steven A. and Alexandra M.
Cohen Foundation, the FAR Fund, the Ambrose
Monell Foundation, the May and Samuel Rudin
Family Trust and the Joseph LeRoy and Ann C.
Warner Fund. These programs are supported,
in part, by public funds from the New York City
Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership
with the New York City Council.
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A T-coil accessible assistive listening system is installed in the Allison & Howard Lutnick Theater, as well as in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. For events in other spaces, a portable induction loop can be provided upon request.
For visitors who are blind or partially sighted
Educator-led verbal description and touch tours on a variety of themes are available upon request.
The Verbal Description and Tactile Guide features a multi-page tactile map
of the Museum with raised images. A talking smart pen reveals layers of wayfinding directions, verbal descriptions and stories from former crew members. Guides are available at the Information Desk.
Tactile information cards in Braille for select exhibitions and large-print labels for all exhibitions are available at the Information Desk.
For visitors with dementia & their caregivers The Museum offers the Stories Within, a guided multi-sensory program designed to spark conversation and memory, offered in the spring and fall. This program is free, though advance registration is required.
For visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing
The Museum offers free American Sign Language (ASL)-led tours on a variety of topics. The ASL video guide is a self-
guided tour available for a rental fee. ASL interpretation for tours or programs is available upon request, with at least two weeks’ notice.
Subtitles or transcripts are available for all videos in the exhibit space.
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) is available for events upon request.
Assistive listening devices for all tours and programs are available at the Information Desk. An audio guide with a
T-coil compatible hearing loop is also available.
For visitors with limited mobility All restrooms and dining areas, as well as the flight deck, hangar deck and mess deck, are fully
accessible. Visitors are invited to borrow lightweight stools from the Information Desk. Because of Intrepid’s status as a historic landmark, not all areas are accessible by wheelchair. Areas that are not accessible include the fo’c’sle, the combat information center, the submarine Growler and the Concorde. The website offers a virtual tour of the Museum.
For school & community groupsThe Museum offers modified programming that is tailored to meet the needs, goals and interests of the group, including the following:
• Enhanced sensory tours for students and adults with developmental disabilities
• American Sign Language interpretation
• Assistive listening devices with hearing loops
• Verbal description and touch tours
For students with autism or low vision, a pre-visit lesson at the school can be arranged.
School programs need to be booked in advance.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is committed to providing an interactive and educational experience for visitors of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to promote awareness and understanding of history, science and service through our collections, exhibitions and programming in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth.
0316_19_Access_Brochure.indd 2 3/23/16 9:48 AM
A T-coil accessible assistive listening system is installed in the Allison & Howard Lutnick Theater, as well as in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. For events in other spaces, a portable induction loop can be provided upon request.
For visitors who are blind or partially sighted
Educator-led verbal description and touch tours on a variety of themes are available upon request.
The Verbal Description and Tactile Guide features a multi-page tactile map
of the Museum with raised images. A talking smart pen reveals layers of wayfinding directions, verbal descriptions and stories from former crew members. Guides are available at the Information Desk.
Tactile information cards in Braille for select exhibitions and large-print labels for all exhibitions are available at the Information Desk.
For visitors with dementia & their caregivers The Museum offers the Stories Within, a guided multi-sensory program designed to spark conversation and memory, offered in the spring and fall. This program is free, though advance registration is required.
For visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing
The Museum offers free American Sign Language (ASL)-led tours on a variety of topics. The ASL video guide is a self-
guided tour available for a rental fee. ASL interpretation for tours or programs is available upon request, with at least two weeks’ notice.
Subtitles or transcripts are available for all videos in the exhibit space.
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) is available for events upon request.
Assistive listening devices for all tours and programs are available at the Information Desk. An audio guide with a
T-coil compatible hearing loop is also available.
For visitors with limited mobility All restrooms and dining areas, as well as the flight deck, hangar deck and mess deck, are fully
accessible. Visitors are invited to borrow lightweight stools from the Information Desk. Because of Intrepid’s status as a historic landmark, not all areas are accessible by wheelchair. Areas that are not accessible include the fo’c’sle, the combat information center, the submarine Growler and the Concorde. The website offers a virtual tour of the Museum.
For school & community groupsThe Museum offers modified programming that is tailored to meet the needs, goals and interests of the group, including the following:
• Enhanced sensory tours for students and adults with developmental disabilities
• American Sign Language interpretation
• Assistive listening devices with hearing loops
• Verbal description and touch tours
For students with autism or low vision, a pre-visit lesson at the school can be arranged.
School programs need to be booked in advance.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is committed to providing an interactive and educational experience for visitors of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to promote awareness and understanding of history, science and service through our collections, exhibitions and programming in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth.
0316_19_Access_Brochure.indd 2 3/23/16 9:48 AM
ACCESS PROGRAMSAT THE INTREPIDMUSEUM
intrepidmuseum.org /access
For visitors with autismTo help visitors prepare for a visit tothe Museum, social narratives, a virtual tour and visual vocabularies are
available on the website. To decrease anxiety and overstimulation at the Museum, fi dgets and noise reduction headphones are available at the Information Desk. The Museum also offers free family programs on select weekends.
FAMILY PROGRAMSFor visitors with developmentalor learning disabilities The Museum offers monthly Access Family Programs for children with developmental or learning disabilities and their families, as well as programs for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. These two-hour programs, based on rotating themes, include a guided exploration of the Museum and an art-making activity intended to engage the entire family. These programs are free, but advance registration is required.
For children with autismThe Museum offers Early Morning Openings for families with children on the autism spectrum. On select weekends and school breaks, the Museum opens its doors one hour early. Educators lead short interactive experiences designed for the whole family as well as drop-in art activities and structured play opportunities. These programsare free, but advance registration is required.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumAccess Contact Information
Phone: 646-381-5182
Email: [email protected]
Website: intrepidmuseum.org/access
Address: One Intrepid Square, W. 46th St.and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Access Programs at the Intrepid Museum
are generously funded by the Rose M.
Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust, Barker
Welfare Foundation, the J.E. and Z.B. Butler
Foundation, the Steven A. and Alexandra M.
Cohen Foundation, the FAR Fund, the Ambrose
Monell Foundation, the May and Samuel Rudin
Family Trust and the Joseph LeRoy and Ann C.
Warner Fund. These programs are supported,
in part, by public funds from the New York City
Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership
with the New York City Council.
0316_19_Access_Brochure.indd 1 3/23/16 9:48 AM
A T-coil accessible assistive listening system is installed in the Allison & Howard Lutnick Theater, as well as in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. For events in other spaces, a portable induction loop can be provided upon request.
For visitors who are blind or partially sighted
Educator-led verbal description and touch tours on a variety of themes are available upon request.
The Verbal Description and Tactile Guide features a multi-page tactile map
of the Museum with raised images. A talking smart pen reveals layers of wayfinding directions, verbal descriptions and stories from former crew members. Guides are available at the Information Desk.
Tactile information cards in Braille for select exhibitions and large-print labels for all exhibitions are available at the Information Desk.
For visitors with dementia & their caregivers The Museum offers the Stories Within, a guided multi-sensory program designed to spark conversation and memory, offered in the spring and fall. This program is free, though advance registration is required.
For visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing
The Museum offers free American Sign Language (ASL)-led tours on a variety of topics. The ASL video guide is a self-
guided tour available for a rental fee. ASL interpretation for tours or programs is available upon request, with at least two weeks’ notice.
Subtitles or transcripts are available for all videos in the exhibit space.
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) is available for events upon request.
Assistive listening devices for all tours and programs are available at the Information Desk. An audio guide with a
T-coil compatible hearing loop is also available.
For visitors with limited mobility All restrooms and dining areas, as well as the flight deck, hangar deck and mess deck, are fully
accessible. Visitors are invited to borrow lightweight stools from the Information Desk. Because of Intrepid’s status as a historic landmark, not all areas are accessible by wheelchair. Areas that are not accessible include the fo’c’sle, the combat information center, the submarine Growler and the Concorde. The website offers a virtual tour of the Museum.
For school & community groupsThe Museum offers modified programming that is tailored to meet the needs, goals and interests of the group, including the following:
• Enhanced sensory tours for students and adults with developmental disabilities
• American Sign Language interpretation
• Assistive listening devices with hearing loops
• Verbal description and touch tours
For students with autism or low vision, a pre-visit lesson at the school can be arranged.
School programs need to be booked in advance.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is committed to providing an interactive and educational experience for visitors of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to promote awareness and understanding of history, science and service through our collections, exhibitions and programming in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth.
0316_19_Access_Brochure.indd 2 3/23/16 9:48 AM
ACCESS PROGRAMSAT THE INTREPIDMUSEUM
intrepidmuseum.org /access
For visitors with autismTo help visitors prepare for a visit tothe Museum, social narratives, a virtual tour and visual vocabularies are
available on the website. To decrease anxiety and overstimulation at the Museum, fi dgets and noise reduction headphones are available at the Information Desk. The Museum also offers free family programs on select weekends.
FAMILY PROGRAMSFor visitors with developmentalor learning disabilities The Museum offers monthly Access Family Programs for children with developmental or learning disabilities and their families, as well as programs for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. These two-hour programs, based on rotating themes, include a guided exploration of the Museum and an art-making activity intended to engage the entire family. These programs are free, but advance registration is required.
For children with autismThe Museum offers Early Morning Openings for families with children on the autism spectrum. On select weekends and school breaks, the Museum opens its doors one hour early. Educators lead short interactive experiences designed for the whole family as well as drop-in art activities and structured play opportunities. These programsare free, but advance registration is required.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumAccess Contact Information
Phone: 646-381-5182
Email: [email protected]
Website: intrepidmuseum.org/access
Address: One Intrepid Square, W. 46th St.and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Access Programs at the Intrepid Museum
are generously funded by the Rose M.
Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust, Barker
Welfare Foundation, the J.E. and Z.B. Butler
Foundation, the Steven A. and Alexandra M.
Cohen Foundation, the FAR Fund, the Ambrose
Monell Foundation, the May and Samuel Rudin
Family Trust and the Joseph LeRoy and Ann C.
Warner Fund. These programs are supported,
in part, by public funds from the New York City
Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership
with the New York City Council.
0316_19_Access_Brochure.indd 1 3/23/16 9:48 AM
