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Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Accessibility

For People with Mobility Impairments:

  • The following visitor facilities are fully accessible to wheelchair users: (visitor center, first floor and basement of Unger House (only during Ranger programs), the top of the ruins of the dam of the south side (South Abutment), the picnic area (above the south side of the dam), and the first floor of Club House.
  • Accessible bathrooms are located in the visitor center, and at the picnic area.
  • One wheelchair is available for loan at the visitor center, free of charge.
  • The following trails and walkways are paved: the north side of the ruins of the dam (North Abutment), although it has a slightly gradual incline.
  • The following trails and walkways are unpaved, but accessible: the top of the ruins of the south side (South Abutment), although, the South Abutment trail is not accessible.

For People with Hearing Impairments:

  • The visitor center film has closed captions.

For People with Sight Impairments:

  • At the visitor center, a tactile model of the Lake Conemough/South Fork Dam/ Unger Farm historic scene. The model features three sound components with narratives.
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Last Updated: July 29, 2008 at 11:10 EST