Access Programs
The Whitney invites Deaf and disabled visitors to experience the richness and complexity of American art in an inclusive, welcoming environment. Visitors with disabilities receive a discounted rate and admission for one care partner is included for free.
See also:
Access Services
Prepare for your visit by learning about access services offered at the Whitney.
Verbal Description and Touch Tours
For People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Engaging, multi-sensory tours combine vivid verbal description with opportunities to learn about art through tactile exploration for people who are blind or have low vision.
Whitney Signs
Tours in American Sign Language
Gallery tours in American Sign Language are led by Deaf educators for d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.
Sensory-Friendly Programs
For Neurodivergent Families and Adults
Download our social narratives and find out more about hands-on artmaking programs for families with kids on the autism spectrum and plain language tours for adults.
Private Access Programs for Groups
Access Tours for Groups
Plan a guided tour or program for your group and enjoy discounted rates and thematic options.
Disability Pride Events
Celebrate
On each anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Whitney will produce an event featuring disability artistry and disabled artists.
Check out our mobile guides to find access materials including ASL videos, transcripts, and verbal descriptions of artworks included in special exhibitions and our collection.
This content and more is also on the free Bloomberg Connects arts and culture app. Download Bloomberg Connects or scan the code below.
Access Programs Archive
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2012
Whitney Signs:
Wade Guyton OSNov 3, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Signs & SymbolsOct 26, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Signs & SymbolsOct 26, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Signs & SymbolsOct 6, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Yayoi KusamaSept 28, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Yayoi KusamaSept 20, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Yayoi KusamaSept 8, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Yayoi KusamaAug 24, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Yayoi KusamaAug 4, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Yayoi KusamaAug 3, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Sharon Hayes: There’s so much I want to say to youJuly 27, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Sharon Hayes: There’s so much I want to say to youJuly 7, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Singular VisionsJune 28, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Singular VisionsJune 22, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Singular VisionsJune 2, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Whitney Biennial 2012May 18, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Whitney Biennial 2012May 18, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Whitney Biennial 2012May 5, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Whitney Biennial 2012Apr 27, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Whitney Biennial 2012Apr 20, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Whitney Biennial 2012Apr 7, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Whitney Biennial 2012Mar 23, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Whitney Biennial 2012Mar 23, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Whitney Biennial 2012Mar 10, 2012
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour:
Singular VisionsFeb 24, 2012
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ASL Tour:
Singular VisionsFeb 17, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
Singular VisionsFeb 4, 2012
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ASL Tour:
SHERRIE LEVINE: MAYHEMJan 20, 2012
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Whitney Signs:
SHERRIE LEVINE: MAYHEMJan 7, 2012
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2011
ASL Tour:
David Smith: Cubes and AnarchyDec 16, 2011