Accessibility

Lehigh University and Zoellner Arts Center welcome patrons of all abilities to our events.  Below is some information to help plan your visit.

Arrival and Parking

• Accessible parking spaces are located on the first and third levels of the parking garage, and there is an elevator on the Packer Avenue side of the garage.  
• There are three accessible entrances to Zoellner Arts Center: The front entrance (on Packer Ave), the 3rd floor entrance (from the parking garage), and the campus entrance (ground floor, facing the Tamerler Courtyard). NEW!  We now have automatic doors on the right side of the front (Packer Ave) entrance as well as the 3rd floor entrance.

• For more detailed information about parking and navigating the arts center, check out our Pre-Visit Guide. 

Tickets and Seating

• Accessible seating is available at various locations throughout the venue.  Wheelchair and companion seating in Baker Hall is available in the Orchestra and Grand Tier sections.  Row S of the Grand Tier can be accessed without navigating stairs.  The balcony section does not have elevator access and is not accessible to patrons who use wheelchairs or walkers. Accessible seating in Diamond Theater is available in the Left and Right sections. The center section is not accessible to patrons who use wheelchairs or walkers, or those who cannot ascend/descend 3 steps. 
  All other seating is accessed by ascending or descending stairs.  To purchase accessible seating online, click on the Accessible Seating link just under the event's picture and above the event description. 
• Click here for information on our Relaxed Performances, which are designed to be sensory-friendly and accessible in a no-shushing environment.  All Family Series events are also considered non-shushing show

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Accessibility Tools for Events 

•  Assistive Listening – New in 2025!  We now use the Listen Technologies WiFi-based assisted listening system.  You can use this with your own mobile device by downloading the ListenWIFI app:  Google Play or Apple Store or you may also check out a device from the ticket office. This system works well with both wired or bluetooth earbuds/headphones.
•  ASL Interpretation is provided for select events and will be noted on the event’s page.  
•  Sensory Kits are available for check out at all events.  Kit items vary but all include fidgets, hearing protection, a weighted item, and sunglasses. Inquire at Ticket Services or with an usher.

Please contact Ticket Services with any questions or accomodation requests: call 610-758-2787, ext. 0 or email Ticket Services.