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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2018
Whitney Signs: Zoe Leonard: Survey
Apr 14, 2018
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Study Sessions: Tuesday Smillie
Apr 13, 2018
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American Indian Community House Monthly Social
Mar 23, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Zoe Leonard: Survey
Mar 16, 2018
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ReelAbilities Film Festival Presents: Bottom Dollars
Mar 11, 2018
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Study Sessions: Morgan Bassichis
Mar 9, 2018
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Whitney Signs: Where We Are: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1900–1960
Mar 3, 2018
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Family Fun: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Mar 3, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: An Incomplete History of Protest: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1940–2017
Feb 16, 2018
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What Art Speaks To These Times
Feb 7, 2018
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Whitney Signs: An Incomplete History of Protest: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1940–2017
Feb 3, 2018
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Family Fun: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Feb 3, 2018
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Study Sessions:
Damien DavisFeb 2, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Laura Owens
Jan 19, 2018
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Whitney Signs:
Laura OwensJan 6, 2018
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2017
Study Sessions: Alice Sheppard
Dec 15, 2017
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Laura Owens
Dec 15, 2017
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Whitney Signs: Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World
Dec 2, 2017
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Family Fun: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Dec 2, 2017
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ALTERNATE ENDINGS, RADICAL BEGINNINGS for Visual AIDS' 28th Annual Day With(out) Art
Dec 1, 2017
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World
Nov 17, 2017
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Whitney Signs: Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World
Nov 4, 2017
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Study Sessions: Sky Cubacub
Nov 3, 2017
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An Etiology of Omission: Disability In and Out of Protest Art
Oct 28, 2017
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Where We Are
Oct 20, 2017
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Whitney Signs: Where We Are
Oct 14, 2017
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Study Sessions: Yulan Grant
Oct 13, 2017
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Calder: Hypermobility
Sept 29, 2017
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Whitney Signs: Hélio Oiticica: To Organize Delirium
Sept 9, 2017
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Study Sessions: Che Gossett
Sept 8, 2017