Accessibility Information
Let us make your experience as easy and rewarding as possible
The Parker strives to make each patron’s visit one of complete comfort and satisfaction. We offer a variety of services to improve your visit.
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THEATER ACCESS
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Our facilities feature ADA-approved signage, handrails and automatic door openers.
Patrons with limited mobility may be dropped off in front of the theater via the front driveway. The drop off point allows for access to all event and meeting spaces.
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SPECIAL SEATING
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Special seating locations for persons with disabilities may be purchased in advance or in-person at the box office during regular business hours. Accessible seating is also available for purchase online. If you have any questions, please Contact Us using our online form or by calling 954.462.0222, press 1.
Wheelchair/Accessible Ticketing Policy
It is prohibited for anyone, other than those requiring the accessible features of a seat or that of a guest's companion to use accessible seating locations (unless the area has been released for general seating). Those purchasing wheelchair accessible seating may purchase one (1) wheelchair accessible seat and up to three (3) companion seats; any additional seats must be purchased in the regular seating areas. This policy ensures that we are able to accommodate all available and accessible wheelchair seats in our theaters.
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WHEELCHAIR AVAILABILITY
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We have a limited number of wheelchairs available at no charge. Please ask any Guest Services Manager or Front of House personnel for assistance.
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ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
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Assistive Listening Devices are available in all of our performance spaces.
These devices amplify and clarify sound for patrons who are hard of hearing. There is no charge for the use of the headset. If you wish to use one of these headsets during your visit, please visit the Guest Services Desk in the Main Lobby.
The Broward Center now features an alternative ALD which allows you to connect to a new Bluetooth-enabled Listen Everywhere ALD system. You provide your own smartphone to access the system. Your Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids will connect automatically to the system after following these steps:- Download the ListenWIFI Everywhere app
- VERY IMPORTANT - Connect to the Parker_Accessibility WiFi Network on your phone
- Log into the ListenWIFI Everywhere App
- Follow prompts in the app to regulate the sound level to your liking
- Be aware that the screen does not dim automatically, so please make the adjustments before the performance begins
Please visit the Bank of America Guest Services Desk with any questions about the ALD service.
WI-FI ASSISTIVE LISTENING APP & INFRASTRUCTURE GENEROUSLY UNDERWRITTEN BY THE RICHARD A. BERKOWITZ PHILANTHROPIC FUND. -
SENSORY-INCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES
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These performances are intended to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities.
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TOUCH TOURS
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Touch Tours are available on a limited number of performances.
Touch Tours will begin 1 hour prior to scheduled performance
For more information or to make a reservation for a touch tour, call 954.468.3305 or email.
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SERVICE ANIMALS
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Service animals as defined by the American with Disabilities Act are permitted into the theaters and must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. A service animal must sit under the guest’s seat or at his/her feet.
Service animals are not permitted to sit in the aisle or on seats. A guest whose service animal poses a threat to the safety of other guests and/or staff may be asked to escort the animal off the premises.
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RESTROOMS
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Wheelchair accessible and companion/family restrooms are located throughout The Parker. Please ask any Guest Services Manager or Front of House personnel for locations.
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WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY
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The Parker is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities enjoy full access to our websites. In recognition of this commitment, we are in the process of making modifications to increase the accessibility and usability of this website, using the relevant portions of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) as our standard. Please be aware that our efforts are ongoing. If, at any time, you have difficulty using this website, or with a particular web page or function on this site, please contact us by phone 954.462.0222 or email accessibilityparker@browardcenter.org and we will make all reasonable efforts to assist you.