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Seattle ensures accessibility for all

From city institutions and attractions to museums and theaters, Seattle’s community has invested in programs and features that strive to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable while they get around and experience the best the Emerald City has to offer. Discover inspiration, resources, and first-hand experiences through this hub of featured articles and blog posts.

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Accessible Seattle Experiences

Visitors of all abilities will find accessible ways to experience Seattle whether it be exploring the beautiful outdoors, the local arts and culture scene, or world-class attractions.

Airport Accessibility

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) strives to make your travel experience as easy, safe, and comfortable as possible. The airport is fully equipped with special access facilities to provide all with a safe, convenient means of getting around.

Sensory Seattle

Attractions and cultural organizations have developed programs and features that address the unique needs of neurodivergent visitors, including sensory days, offering fidget toys, and more.

Access Seattle

Discover how to get the most out of the Emerald City while using a mobility aid, from attractions with excellent mobility features to navigating using public transportation.

Child playing and building with foam pieces at KidsQuest museum. — courtesy KidsQuest

Accessible Exploration

Nature paths, multi-sensory experiences, and outdoor adventures for all abilities await in Seattle.

Four people in colorful clothing using wheelchairs on a paved court in the foreground with a crowd of people sitting on a bench in the background. — **Seattle Children's Play Garden.**Jeffrey Martin

Sensory Seattle

Attractions and cultural organizations have developed programs and features that address the unique needs of neurodivergent visitors, including sensory days, offering fidget toys, and more.

Access Seattle

Discover how to get the most out of the Emerald City while using a mobility aid, from attractions with excellent mobility features to navigating using public transportation.

Accessible Exploration

Nature paths, multi-sensory experiences, and outdoor adventures for all abilities await in Seattle.

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EnChroma Glasses

In 2022, Visit Seattle partnered with EnChroma to supply special glasses to help people with red-green color blindness experience the beauty of Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience. Visitors can now find these glasses at museums and studios across the city, and use them to enjoy Seattle’s vibrant arts and culture.

EnChroma glasses being used at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

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Accessible Seattle - The Central Waterfront

A key draw for visitors and locals alike, Seattle’s Central Waterfront is in the midst of reimagining itself. Discover what not to miss, what to eat, and how to navigate it all—by foot or mobility aid—with recommendations from Bradley Bagshaw.

11 Wheelchair Accessible Things to do in Seattle, WA (and Where to Stay)

From visiting iconic attractions like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market to discovering new favorites, Cory Lee takes readers on a deep dive through his accessible travel explorations in Seattle.

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