Description
From the Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum Facebook page:
Discovery Gateway’s programs and exhibits are designed to address the many ways that children learn, as well as to help parents understand and support their children’s development. Our engaging and interactive activities inspire creative play and learning, and fun for the entire family.
Accessibility Information
From the Discovery Gateway website:
Discovery Gateway makes every effort to provide an unforgettable experience to all of our guests, regardless of ability.
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum complies with all ADA requirements and accepts service animals in the museum as defined by the ADA. Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum does not allow Emotional Support Animals (ESA) on site. Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals are often used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals and, are not considered service animals under the ADA. (Refer to the museum's Accessibility Information for details)
Mobility accessibility features:- Level or ramp access to front entrance
- Lift access to all levels
Mobility Information:From the Discovery Gateway website:
Discovery Gateway is ADA certified. The entire museum is wheelchair accessible, however not all exhibit are 100% wheelchair accessible.
Vision Information:Guide dogs are welcome at the museum.
Autism/Sensory accessibility features:- Quiet room or space
Autism/Sensory accessibility information:From the Discovery Gateway website:
Discovery Gateway and KultureCity have partnered to ensure all programs and events in the museum are sensory inclusive. This partnership will foster a more accommodating and positive experience for all guests with sensory issues visiting the museum.
The certification process entailed the staff at Discovery Gateway being trained by leading medical professionals on how to recognize those guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation.
Sensory bags, equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads will also be available to all guests at the museum who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Families also have access to a dedicated sensory room for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment.
There is a list of Headphone Zones (areas of the museum that can be noisy) and Quiet Zones with in the museum here.
The museum has also created a Social Story about visiting the Discovery Gateway.
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