Accessibility

Accessibility at Lehigh University Art Galleries

Accessibility is a core value of Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG). We are continually working to improve access and accommodations for our exhibitions and programs to offer everyone full participation at LUAG.

If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Elise Schaffer at ejs421@lehigh.edu or 610-758-6882.

Visitor Guides:


Parking for the LUAG Main Galleries:

  • Zoellner Parking Garage is next to Zoellner Arts Center (LUAG is on the 1st Floor)
  • Accessible entrances: Front entrance (Packer Ave), 3rd-floor entrance (from parking garage), and ground floor campus entrance (facing Tamerler Courtyard)
  • Accessible parking spaces on the 1st and 3rd levels of the garage; one on-street accessible parking spot on East Packer Avenue
  • Garage parking metered daily until 11 p.m. by Lehigh Parking Services. Pay via the Passport Parking app or the kiosk on the first floor by the elevator.
  • Street parking is monitored by the City of Bethlehem and the ParkMobile app. Pay either via the app or at the kiosk across the street from the entrance to the Zoellner
  • For more information, view Google Maps directions and accessible entrances using the “Accessible Entrances and Parking” filter in the campus map


Physical Access:

  • The entrance at 420 East Packer Avenue is wheelchair accessible with a power-assist door
  • Accessible restrooms are located in the Main Lobby past the Box Office
  • A gender-neutral restroom with grab bars is located on the Lower Level inside LUAG; sink placement may be a barrier to transfer access
  • When possible, please request wheelchair seating when registering for programs
  • A standard wheelchair and gallery stools are available free at the front desk to utilize during your visit


Audio Description, Tactile Experiences, and Large Print Materials:

  • Large print and digital materials are available upon request
  • Audio Description available for select works in our collection via Spotify and Bloomberg Connects (coming soon!)
  • Audio Description services and tours are offered for select exhibitions; please request at least two weeks in advance
  • Curb-to-seat assistance available; request at least one day prior or call on arrival
  • Tactile art experiences and tours are offered for select exhibitions; please request at least two weeks in advance


Sighted Guides:

  • Staff trained as sighted guides and audio describers can assist visitors who are blind or have low vision. Please contact Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or 610-758-6882 prior to your visit


ASL Interpretation and Open Captioning:

  • Available upon request; please request at least two weeks in advance
  • Please view event listings for events and programs with CART or ASL (look for icon at bottom of event listing)


Virtual Accessibility:

  • Virtual events can include ASL interpretation or open captioning upon request. Event recordings can be captioned or transcribed
  • For those participating in any Zoom meetings or events with LUAG, we're happy to assist you with accommodations. Please contact Elise Schaffer at ejs421@lehigh.edu or 610-758-6882 to set up any accessibility needs in Zoom

Virtual Tours and Materials:

Access Culture Initiative:
Learn more by visiting the Access Culture page here on our website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions about this Access Services or the Access Culture Initiative at LUAG? Please reach out to Elise Schaffer, Coordinator of Museum Experience and Accessibility at ejs421@lehigh.edu or 610-758-6882.