James Madison University

Accessibility

James Madison University is committed to providing equal access to its programs and facilities for people with disabilities.

All Forbes Center venues are wheelchair accessible and have elevator access. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on upper and lower lobby levels of the facility.

• Wheelchair and Companion Seating — Patrons who require wheelchair seating and companion seating should contact our Box Office at (540) 568-7000 during regular business hours in advance of their performance date. Wheelchair seating cannot be purchased online. Specific wheelchair locations have been designated in all of the performance venues, and these locations are indicated on the online seating maps.

• Transfer Seats — Available for those patrons needing extra assistance getting into a fixed seat. The arm swings open so patrons can slide into the fixed seat. Transfer seats may be used accommodate patrons with special physical requirements. Patrons who wish to sit in a transfer seat should contact our Box Office at (540) 568-7000 in advance of their performance to receive more detailed information. These seats are not marked on the online seating maps and are subject to availability.

• Wireless Audio Enhancement Devices — Available free of charge for patrons who are hard of hearing. Headsets and battery packs can be picked up at the house management stand in the Grand Lobby for performances in the Concert Hall, Mainstage Theatre, Recital Hall, Studio Theatre and Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre. They can be worn with or without a hearing aid. Patrons will be asked to leave an ID and a telephone number to secure a headset. IDs will be returned when the headset is returned at the end of the performance.

• Individuals who require special assistance may be admitted to the theatre early with permission from the stage manager.