From its inception, the Georgia Dome
has made accessibility a top priority. We hope the following
information helps make your Georgia Dome visit a most enjoyable
one.
Opened in 1992, the
Georgia Dome was designed to create a barrier-free environment
that provides guests with a complete "event experience." All
levels are fully accessible by ramps and elevators. Only the
upper level does not offer seating because of sightline and
structural restrictions.
Throughout the Dome,
all guests have easy access to telephones and drinking fountains.
Other areas with accessible features include the parking lots,
ticket office, concession and merchandise stands, restrooms, press
box and locker rooms.
Administration
The Administration offices are located between the floor
level and lower level inside Gate E and are accessible via the
northeast and northwest elevators. For general information during
business hours, call 404-223-INFO (4636). Our hearing-impaired
guests can call us on our telecommunications display device
(TDD) at 404-223-8440.
Dome Service Centers
You will find a Dome Services Center at each of our six main
entrances. Our event staff can assist with information, directions,
lost and found, and emergency paging, along with other special
services. We also have hearing-amplification devices available
here for our hearing-impaired guests. The Dome offers
counter service at the proper height for guests in wheelchairs
at all of its concession and novelty areas.
Elevators
The Dome has passenger elevators located at all gates and staffed
on event days to assist guests. The elevators are equipped with
audible tone and Braille floor level indicators.
First Aid
During all ticketed events, the Dome keeps a staff of doctors,
nurses and paramedics on-site. We have a first aid room located
on the floor level near Gate E. The Dome's trained event staff
can assist promptly in any emergency situation.
Hearing-Impaired Services
The free use of hearing-amplification devices is offered
with a security deposit at all Dome Service Centers. The Dome
also features hearing aid compatible pay phones with volume
control, flashing exit signs, visual fire alarm signals, and
a TDD phone (404-223-8440) located in the ticket office.
Public Transportation
Both the Philips Arena/Dome/GWCC (W1) and Vine City (W2) MARTA
stations are located close to the Dome. The recommended Philips
Arena/Dome/GWCC station allows convenient access to Gates C
and D across Georgia International Plaza.
Restrooms
All restrooms are fully accessible with a private area large
enough to maneuver a wheelchair. The Dome also provides several
private unisex restrooms, equipped with emergency pull chains
to call for assistance.
Seating
Depending on an event's configuration, we can provide approximately
500 wheelchair accessible spaces on the lower and club/mezzanine
levels. The locations were chosen with consideration given to
ease of access, sightlines, number of seats, and cost.
Sight-Impaired Services
The Dome's barrier-free environment is designed with recessed
water fountains and telephones. We welcome sight-impaired guests
with guide dogs and assistance aides.
Tickets
Counter service at the proper height for guests in wheelchairs
to pick up their tickets is an important design feature. To
order tickets, call the Dome ticket office at 404-223-8427 or
the Dome TDD at 404-223-8440.
Tours
Guests may take guided tours of the Georgia Dome Tuesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours are subject to
change on event days. For more information, call Dome Tours
at 404-223-TOUR or the Dome TDD at 404-223-8440.
The
Georgia Dome welcomes any suggestions and questions you have
that might make visiting us more enjoyable. Please call the
Georgia Dome at 404-223-9200 or 404-223-8440 (TDD) or email
us at info@gadome.com.
