Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Aids for the Hearing-Impaired
All Broadway shows have free amplification devices for the hearing-impaired, and
sign language interpretation can be arranged with the Theater Access Project or
Hands On.
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Theater Development Fund
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212 912 9770
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Hands On
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212 740 3087
Aids for the Sight-impaired
Lighthouse International is an organization devoted to enabling the vision-impaired
to cope through rehabilitation and education. It offers tips for travelers, and also
lends receivers so that you can hear the talking traffic signs at 59th Street and Lex-
ington Avenue.
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Lighthouse International
• 111 East 59th St, between Park & Lexington Aves
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800 829 0500
Facilities for Infants and Toddlers
Department stores are equipped with diaper changing stations (For further details
see
New York Stores
)
; because space is so tight in New York, other facilities tend
to be scarce. Most restaurants do have highchairs these days, but it is always wise to
call and check what facilities they have for children before you set out.
Babysitting
TheBabysitter'sGuild,establishedover60yearsago,isareliablesourceforbabysit-
ting. Staff can accommodate 16 different languages, and rates start at $25 per hour,
plus the cost of transportati on, which varies with the time of day.
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The Babysitter's Guild
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212 682 0227