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.
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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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2021
Verbal Description Online: Jennifer Packer: The Eye Is Not Satisfied With SeeingNov 19, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online:
Jennifer Packer: The Eye Is Not Satisfied With SeeingNov 6, 2021
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Verbal Description Online:
Jasper Johns: Mind/MirrorOct 15, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online:
Jasper Johns: Mind/MirrorOct 9, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online: Dawoud Bey
Sept 18, 2021
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Verbal Description Online:
Dawoud Bey: An American ProjectAug 20, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online:
Julie MehretuAug 7, 2021
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This/that with Kayla Hamilton
July 24, 2021
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Verbal Description Online: Exploring Representations of Disability in the Whitney Collection
July 16, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online: Representations of Deafness and Disability in Art
July 10, 2021
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Verbal Description Online:
Julie MehretuJune 25, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online:
Dawoud Bey: An American ProjectJune 5, 2021
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Verbal Description Online: Dawoud Bey: An American Project
May 21, 2021
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Community Day
May 16, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online:
Julie MehretuMay 1, 2021
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Verbal Description Online: Nothing Is So Humble: Prints from Everyday Objects
Apr 16, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online:
Salman Toor: How Will I KnowApr 3, 2021
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Verbal Description Online:
Salman Toor: How Will I KnowMar 19, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online: Nothing Is So Humble: Prints from Everyday Objects
Mar 6, 2021
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Verbal Description Online: Working Together: The Photographers of the Kamoinge Workshop
Feb 19, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online: Working Together: The Photographers of the Kamoinge Workshop
Feb 6, 2021
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Verbal Description Online:
Cauleen Smith: MutualitiesJan 15, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online: Cauleen Smith: Mutualities
Jan 9, 2021
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2020
Verbal Description Online:
Salman Toor: How Will I KnowDec 18, 2020
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Family Fun Online: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Dec 12, 2020
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Whitney Signs Online: Salman Toor: How Will I Know
Dec 5, 2020
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Visual AIDS: Day With(out) Art 2020: TRANSMISSIONS Screening
Dec 1, 2020
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Visual AIDS: Day With(out) Art 2020: TRANSMISSIONS
Nov 30, 2020
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Verbal Description Online: Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925–1945
Nov 20, 2020
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Whitney Signs Online: Works from the Collection
Nov 7, 2020