Philadelphia 101 THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE ©J. Fusco Philadelphia offers accessible choices, allowing every traveler to savor the city’s unique flavors and history. ACCESSIBLE PHILADELPHIA Get information on Philadelphia’s accessible attractions, hotels, and other resources. The SEPTA public-transportation system ensures inclusivity by equipping all buses with lifts or ramps, accommodating service animals, and offering resources like text readers and Braille on fare kiosks. It also offers many accessible stations for rail, subway, trolley, and bus services, with a complete list available on septa.org/accessibility . All buses on the seasonal Philly PHLASH® loop are wheelchair and stroller accessible. All taxi dispatchers in Philadelphia accommodate requests for wheelchair-accessible vehicles and collaborate with other dispatchers for service calls. The 215 Get A Cab mobile app allows users to set a default preference that ensures every requested ride is in a wheelchair-accessible cab. GETTING AROUND Explore Philadelphia with ease by renting scooters, standard wheelchairs, or powered wheelchairs through Scootaround . Everything is arranged with visitors beforehand, with equipment ready to go at the hotel upon arrival. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS LANGUAGE TRANSLATION The city’s Office for People with Disabilities works to make Philadelphia a more accessible and inclusive place for individuals with disabilities. For further information on city services and ADA compliance, call 215-686-2798 or visit phila.gov/departments/mayors-office-for-people-with-disabilities . Philly Touch Tours provides immersive and inclusive experiences for individuals with visual impairments. Specialized touch tours offer a unique opportunity to engage with Philadelphia’s cultural and historical attractions. The following language services are available for business travelers: Cetra Language Solutions cetra.com | 215-635-7090 Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre, Inc. dhcc.org | 610-604-0450 Global Arena globalarena.com | 215-735-1055 International Simultaneous Interpreters inter-pret.org | 813-765-1971 6
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