{"id":1469,"date":"2021-02-23T19:43:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T19:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/?page_id=1469"},"modified":"2026-05-12T17:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T00:41:44","slug":"accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/visitors\/accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group landing-intro-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumb\"><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumb-nav\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\" \" rel=\"nofollow\">Home<\/a><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accessibility\">Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our facilities are accessible to visitors with disabilities. If there is anything we can do to make your visit easier, please <a href=\"mailto:lawrenceinfo@berkeley.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:lawrenceinfo@berkeley.edu\">let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheelchair Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All exhibition spaces and all public spaces and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are located both on our main floor (A level) and on our lower floor (C level), which you can get to by elevator. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan, free of charge, at the Visitor Services Desk. You will need to leave an I.D. as a deposit when borrowing a wheelchair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking and Transportation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors who display a handicapped plate or placard may park in one of the ten identified spaces in the Bus Circle directly in front of the plaza. A drop-off area is also located in the same location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take BART, a UC Berkeley shuttle bus, or AC transit to The Lawrence. For information about bus accessibility in Berkeley and the East Bay, phone AC Transit at 5-1-1 or visit their website at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/actransit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">actransit.org<\/a>. All UC shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places to Rest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Benches are located throughout The Lawrence as well as outside: as part of the Plaza Fountain and in our Forces that Shape the Bay science park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory Backpacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve just launched a pilot program to test out sensory backpacks at The Lawrence. Designed to enhance the experience of our visitors with additional sensory needs but available for everyone to borrow, these backpacks are filled with items like hearing protection, fidget toys, and a sensory guide of the building. Come check one out at the Visitors Services Desk during your next visit and let us know what you think!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1108\" src=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-5.41.28\u202fPM-1440x1108.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43904\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-5.41.28\u202fPM-1440x1108.png 1440w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-5.41.28\u202fPM-600x462.png 600w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-5.41.28\u202fPM-768x591.png 768w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-5.41.28\u202fPM-1536x1182.png 1536w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-5.41.28\u202fPM.png 1892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services for the Hearing-Impaired<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistive listening devices are available during presentations in our auditorium, including our 3D movie. Please ask the staff member in the auditorium for assistance or the contact the Visitor Services Desk. We are committed to making all of our in-house workshops accessible to the hearing-impaired. Call the Registration Office at <a href=\"tel:5106425132\">510-642-5132<\/a> ext. 3 well in advance if you would like sign-language interpretation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign-language interpreters or other necessary attendants are admitted free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assistance Animals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Guide dogs and other certified assistance animals are welcome here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Aid<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:800px\">\n<p>First Aid is located at the Visitor Services Desk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"two-halves-textblock_ed3bc0e117ca678ae0d35c11ad723653\" class=\"two-halves-text-block ultraviolet-orlando \">\n\n    <div class=\"two-halves-text-inner-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"left-side group\">\n            <div class=\"left-side-inner-container\">\n                <h3>Looking to fuel your curious mind?<\/h3>\n                <p>&#8216;ammatka Cafe brings the flavors and history of Ohlone culture straight to you. <\/p>\n\n                <p class=\"arrow-link\">                        <a href=\"https:\/\/dev-berkeley-multisite.pantheonsite.io\/ammatka-cafe\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"right-side group\">\n            <div class=\"right-side-inner-container\">\n                <h3>Take The Lawrence home with you.<\/h3>\n                <p>The Lawrence Discovery Store is open for business\u2014featuring great toys, books, and science kits.\u00a0<\/p>\n                <p class=\"arrow-link\">                        <a href=\"https:\/\/store.lawrencehallofscience.org\" target=\"_self\">Shop<\/a>\n                                    <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plan-your-visit-component\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan-your-visit\">Plan Your Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Age 3+: $27<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Kids under 2: FREE<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Members: FREE<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/visitors\/plan-your-visit\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"39\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>3D Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>$6 + Admission<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planetarium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>$6 + Admission<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>See What&#8217;s Happening Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"\/todays-activities\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"visit-calendar\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/the-lawrence\/images\/svg\/calendar-orbit-rgb.svg\" alt=\"calendar icon\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/todays-activities\/\">Today&#8217;s Schedule &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accessibility All of our facilities are accessible to visitors with disabilities. 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