Accessibility

The Inclusion Zone

Inclusion Zones are accessible and inclusive spaces that are available to all individuals who may benefit from the opportunity to take a quiet break from the general festival environment. These sensory-supportive spaces are run by trained staff and volunteers, and provide services, tools, and amenities known to benefit individuals with sensory-processing issues regardless of age and ability.

Locations and Hours:

North Side: Located at NJM Insurance Familienplatz
Open on 8/1 from 5-9 p.m., and daily through the rest of the ‘Fest from 12-8 p.m.

South Side: Located in the PBS Courtyard
Open on Thursdays and Fridays from 4-8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-8 p.m.

• At the Inclusion Zones, you’ll find experienced staff, a variety of comfortable seating options, a privacy area for families, and many different games and activities to support relaxation, play, and movement opportunities for all ages and abilities.
• You can also pick up a “Festiquest” booklet to help you get more involved in the festival experience. It can give a sense of purpose to people with autism and social anxiety, and you earn rewards for completing quests!

Assistive Listening

This year, the Listening Lounge has been replaced by an Assistive Listening System that works all season long. Use your personal headphones or listening aid to hear music directly from the Americaplatz Stage. Just do the following:

• Log into our WIFI:
  • Network: Levitt Lawn
  • Password: Steelstacks!
• Download the free ListenmWIFI app.
• Scan the QR code

Accessible Viewing Areas

These areas are accessible to persons with disabilities at all Musikfest stages and offer areas for ADA seating. The Wind Creek Steel Stage offers ADA seating at the venue’s soundboard; tickets for this section may be purchased by contacting the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610-332-1300.

Accessible Parking Locations

Based on availability with a state issued placard, accessible parking is available in the following locations:

North Side:

1. Conestoga Street (one way)
2. Lehigh Street (street parking, across from the Wooden Match)
3. North Street Garage
4. Church Street (for Stadtplatz, near the library)

South Side:

1. The parking lots on 2^nd Street (limited spots available, across from Wind Creek Steel Stage).
2. Persons with accessibility needs may also be dropped off at the corner of Second Street and Founder’s Way, near the ArtsQuest Center.

Accessible Transportation

All LANTA Bus stops are accessible for people with disabilities except the Second Street stop on the South Side.  These are the locations of the accessible bus stops:

1. Broad & Guetter
2. Lehigh Street

On the South Side, golf carts are available to help people with disabilities navigate the festival. There are stops at Shuttleplatz South, the intersection of First St. and Founders Way, and at Wind Creek Steel Stage.

Navigating the North Side from Festplatz to Main Street

There are two ways to get from Service Electric Festplatz to Main Street:

1. Head south on Main Street to loop around to make your way down to Service Electric Festplatz.  Along this pathway the street will be closed, and there are also sidewalks on both sides.
2. Ohio Road is another option, but is very steep and can be very congested with people, and is therefore not the most accessible option.

Food vendors

This year, all food vendors have the option of indicating the allergens that are present in their vendor booth to support special diets and food allergies on a sign that will be posted in front of their vendor booth.  If you are unsure, or have specific questions, please ask the food vendor.

Restrooms

ADA-compliant restrooms are available at every Platz in Musikfest. These are maintained and cleaned on a regular basis throughout the festival to ensure sanitary facilities.

If you need a restroom with more space, visit one of the available indoor restrooms:

• North Side: The Luckenbach Mill is located in Handwerkplatz, and has indoor restrooms that can be used by ArtsQuest Members, volunteers, and patrons with disabilities.
• South Side: the ArtsQuest Center and the Bethlehem Visitor Center at Steelstacks.

First Aid

The Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health First Aid tent locations are indicated on the Musikfest map.  On the Northside, it is located in NJM Insurance Familienplatz and in Yuengling Lagerplatz, and on the Southside the location is near the Wind Creek Steel Stage.  Professional medical staff is available to assist anyone with any medical issues that arise.

Charging Stations / Changing Areas

Charging stations will be available to recharge wheelchair batteries, medical equipment, or other assistive technology devices at the Inclusion Zone locations as well as the Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health First Aid tents.  Changing areas will be available for families and disabled patrons to use for diaper changes, breastfeeding, and other privacy-related activities at these areas as well.

Further Questions?
Please Contact: The ArtsQuest Box Office at tickets@artsquest.org or 610-332-1300.