Accessibility
We want the festival to be fun for everyone! If you need assistance, there will be an Accessibility & Information station located in the Grand Lobby of the South Building on the Street Level. At the Accessibility & Information station, you can find access to ASL interpreters, assistive listening devices (ALDs), braille programs and other accessibility services. Please email ADA@loc.gov with any accessibility questions or requests for accommodations.
- Download the contracted braille file of the 2023 National Book Festival program
- Download the contracted braille file of the 2023 National Book Festival map
Available Services
- ASL interpreting services will be provided in all author stages during scheduled events and interpreters will also be available at the Accessibility Station.
- Information on architectural accessibility for the Convention Center, including the location of curb cut-outs, ramps, elevators and restrooms can be found at https://www.eventsdc.com/venue/walter-e-washington-convention-center/accessibility External.
- Wheelchairs will be available on a first-come first-served basis for visitors to check out and use during the festival. They will be available directly from the Convention Center at the Mt. Vernon Place Information Desk in the Grand Lobby, Street Level. A photo ID will be required to obtain a wheelchair.
- Captioning will be provided through CART on all stages and will be accessible both on screen as well as on your personal device, such as a smartphone. In order to access the captioning from your personal device, please utilize the links below for the stage you are attending:
| Stage | Captioning URL |
|---|---|
| Inspiration Stage | https://das.1capapp.com/event/inspiration External |
| Creativity Stage | https://das.1capapp.com/event/creativity External |
| Curiosity Stage | https://das.1capapp.com/event/curiosity External |
| Discovery Stage | https://das.1capapp.com/event/discovery External |
| Library of Congress Pavilion | https://das.1CapApp.com/event/pavilion External |
| Insight Stage | https://das.1capapp.com/event/insight External |
| Understanding Stage | https://das.1capapp.com/event/understanding External |
- The Creativity Stage and Inspiration Stage will also be livestreamed via the Library of Congress YouTube page with open captioning for viewing on your personal device.