Washington DC Event Planner Guide - 2026 Event Planning Guide
Accessibility
2025-11-26 12:51:52
ACCESSIBILITY Information
DC prides itself on accessibility. Local attractions and businesses are committed to providing seamless experiences for all visitors. Monuments, memorials, museums and cultural institutions offer accessibility and adventure in equal measure.
TRANSPORTATION
Airports
• The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority provides universal access to all public facilities and services at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (flyreagan.com) and Washington-Dulles International Airport (flydulles.com) for all patrons. For detailed information on ground transportation, the Sunflower lanyard program, pet relief areas, wheelchair rentals, public restroom access, security checkpoint access and additional amenities, visit the airport websites.
• Baltimore-Washington International Airport (bwiairport.com) provides detailed information on wheelchair service, TSA passenger support specialists, lift-equipped buses, animal relief areas, public rest-room access and services for the visually impaired and hard-of-hearing on their website.
• One of the most accessible public transportation systems in the world has a comprehensive website (wmata.com) that outlines services available to visitors who are disabled. Metro also offers a downloadable guide to accessible transportation options throughout the region.
Scooter Rental
• ScootAround offers scooter and wheelchair rentals for a minimum of three days, weekly or for longer periods.
• E-MILE: The Electric Ride offers hourly rentals.
TOPIC EXPERTS
Gallaudet University: The educational, political, social and economic engine of the deaf and signing community on a national and global scale for more than 160 years resides in DC. Free, in-person campus tours are available.
Access Smithsonian: A catalyst for consistent and integrated inclusive design that provides meaningful access to the Smithsonian Institution and its content for visitors with disabilities.
DC Department on Disability Services: Ensures that persons with disabilities achieve a greater quality of life via employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence.
Mid-Atlantic ADA Center: Information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) tailored to meet the needs of businesses, government entities, organizations and individuals throughout the region.
VISIT WASHINGTON.ORG/ACCESSIBILITY TO LEARN ABOUT:
Attractions
DC’s most visited museums (including all Smithsonian locations) and historic buildings prioritize accessibility and are ready to accommodate all visitors. Many offer regular access programming and dedicated offices.
Sports & Recreation
Learn about what accessibility features the city’s stadiums and arenas offer as well as local organizations that focus on access in sports.
Program Spotlights
Museums, theaters and restaurants provide regularly scheduled programming with special accommodations.
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