{"id":40802228397,"date":"2019-12-13T12:42:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T17:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/?page_id=40802228397"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:41:50","slug":"accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/about-us\/accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Accessibility<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Center for the Arts is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible experience for all patrons. We encourage guests to contact the Box Office in advance so we can best accommodate individual needs.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Mobility Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our facilities include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Accessible entrances and elevator access<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Accessible restrooms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Railings and wide doorways<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Integrated wheelchair seating within the theatre<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Patrons using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids are fully accommodated. Wheelchair escort assistance and wheelchair storage are available upon request for patrons transferring to theatre seating.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Assistive Listening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Box Office. These lightweight wireless headsets enhance sound clarity and amplification.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Audio Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Audio Description may be available for select performances with advance request. This service provides live narration of key visual elements for patrons who are blind or have low vision.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    ASL interpretation may be arranged for select performances with advance request.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Open Captioning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Open Captioning may be available for select performances or by advance request, subject to artist approval and production logistics. Captions are displayed near the stage to provide access to spoken dialogue and lyrics.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Sensory-Friendly Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We strive to support patrons with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental differences. Accommodations may include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Early entry or assisted seating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Access to quiet spaces when available<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Flexible seating options<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Large Print Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Large print programs are available at the Box Office upon request.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Fragrance-Free Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      To support patrons with sensitivities, we kindly ask guests to avoid wearing strongly scented products.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Requesting Accessibility Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      To request accommodations, please contact the Box Office as early as possible with:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • The performance you plan to attend<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The date and time of the event<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The accommodation requested<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Your preferred contact information<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Requests for ASL interpretation, Audio Description, and Open Captioning should be submitted at least two to three weeks in advance whenever possible.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        For day-of-performance assistance, including wheelchair seating, assistive listening devices, or large print programs, patrons may speak with Box Office staff upon arrival.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

        Contact Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
        Center for the Arts: Vaune Peck 732-571-3554 or askarts@monmouth.edu<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Accessibility The Center for the Arts is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible experience for all patrons. We encourage guests to contact the Box Office in advance so we can best accommodate individual needs. Mobility Access Our facilities include: Patrons using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids are fully accommodated. Wheelchair escort assistance […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":40802231766,"parent":462,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mu_eop_enabled":false,"_mu_eop_name":"","_mu_eop_name_override":false,"_mu_eop_description":"","_mu_eop_description_override":false,"_mu_eop_url":"","_mu_eop_url_override":false,"_mu_eop_program_type":"","_mu_eop_educational_credential":"","_mu_eop_time_to_complete":"","_mu_eop_number_of_credits":"","_mu_eop_occupational_category":"","_mu_eop_occupational_category_code":"","_mu_eop_program_prerequisites":"","_mu_eop_application_deadline":"","_mu_eop_application_start_date":"","_mu_eop_start_date":"","_mu_eop_end_date":"","_mu_eop_day_of_week":"","_mu_eop_time_of_day":"","_mu_eop_educational_program_mode":"","_mu_eop_financial_aid_eligible":"","_mu_eop_maximum_enrollment":"","_mu_eop_offers_price":"","_mu_eop_offers_currency":"USD","_mu_eop_offers_price_per":"","_mu_eop_offers_preset":"","_mu_eop_salary_upon_completion":"","_mu_eop_training_salary":"","_mu_eop_recognized_by_name":"","_mu_eop_recognized_by_url":"","_mu_eop_concentrations":"","_mu_eop_identifier_cip":"","_mu_eop_provider_name":"","_mu_eop_provider_name_override":false,"_mu_eop_provider_url":"","_mu_eop_provider_address":"","_mu_eop_provider_city":"","_mu_eop_provider_state":"","_mu_eop_provider_zip":"","_mu_eop_provider_country":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-40802228397","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40802228397","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40802228397"}],"version-history":[{"count":77,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40802228397\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40802231859,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40802228397\/revisions\/40802231859"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40802231766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/mca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40802228397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}