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Deshler Morris House
Accessibility
 

Deshler-Morris - The Germantown White House - Accessibility Information

For People with Mobility Impairments:

  • The first floors of both the historic Germantown White House (formerly Deshler Morris) and the exhibit area in the neighboring Bringhurst House are accessible.
  • New exhibits are being created which be easy for people using a wheelchair (and kids) to view. There will be an album with pictures of rooms above the first floor in the historic house.
  • A paved sidewalk runs along the front of the two houses on Germantown Avenue. There is a wayside exhibit in front of the historic house on the sidewalk.
  • Accessible restrooms are available near the exhibit area of the Bringhurst house.

For People with Hearing Impairments:

  • American Sign Language interpretation is available upon request. Please call 215-597-7130 at least 14 days prior to your visit.
  • There will be assisted listening equipment available.

For People with Sight Impairments:

  • Guides are available to describe the exhibits, give a tour of the Germantown White house and answer questions.
  • The new exhibits include audio stations.
  • Touchable exhibits in the exhibit area.
School children creating the Living American Flag.  

Did You Know?
School children create a "Living American Flag" during the annual May event at Fort McHenry. The program is sponsored by The American Flag Foundation, Inc.
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Last Updated: July 11, 2009 at 01:52 EST