1. What are TDF Accessibility Programs (TAP)?
2. What are the advantages of TAP?
3. What is open captioning?
4. What is sign language interpreting?
5. What is audio description?
6. What is accessible seating?
7. Do I have to wait in line for tickets?
8. Who's eligible for TAP?
9. Where can I find more information about TDF’s accessibility programs?
1. What are TDF Accessibility Programs (TAP)?
For theatregoers who are hard of hearing or deaf, low vision or blind, who cannot climb stairs, or who require aisle seating or wheelchair locations, TDF obtains special seating according to need. There is no annual fee, but you must provide evidence of eligibility.
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2. What are the advantages of TAP?
Services range from open captioning, sign language interpreting, audio description, and accessible seating at select performances.
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3. What is open captioning?
An electronic text display to the side of the stage shows what the actors are saying or singing and describes sound effects on stage.
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4. What is sign language interpreting?
An interpreter uses American Sign Language to describe what the actors are saying or singing, as well as sound effects on stage.
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5. What is audio description?
A specially trained describer explains what’s happening on stage during pauses in dialogue. The describer uses a headset microphone, while individuals in need of the service listen through a receiver with a single earpiece.
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6. What is accessible seating?
Members who use wheelchairs or are able to transfer from their wheelchairs into aisle seats can obtain the seating they require. Members who are low vision or blind can order tickets that place them closer to the stage and also obtain appropriate seating to accommodate guide dogs.
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7. Do I have to wait in line for tickets?
Tickets will come in the mail, so no waiting at the box office—and there will be plenty of time to get settled before the curtain goes up.
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8. Who's eligible for TAP?
Anyone who requires special seating or may benefit from open captioning, sign language interpreting or audio description services as the result of a documented physical limitation.
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9. Where can I find more information about TDF’s accessibility programs?
Visit TDF's website: www.tdf.org/tap
Also, please visit this link for performance details: www.tdf.org and click on "hearing loss" in the Show Search box.
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