Accessibility

Learn about access at the memorial!

Photo: NPS / Kate McCarthy

Welcome

Vietnam Veterans Memorial welcomes all individuals with disabilities and their service animals! The park strives to make visitation accessible by removing barriers and communicating accessibility. Explore our accessibility page for access information before you visit. National Mall and Memorial Parks has loanable wheelchairs located at the World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial if needed. Braille brochures are available at the Survey Lodge Ranger station, located at approximately 1601 Independence Avenue. Contact us with any questions or for help planning your visit!

Resources

• NPS Accessibility
• File a Disability Complaint
• Disability Services (usa.gov)
• Programs for People with Disabilities (HHS.gov)

Additional aid

• TTY Federal Relay Service [phone]
• Voice Carry Over (VCO) [phone]
• Speech-to-Speech [phone]

 

Visitors walk along the memorial's pathway.

Photo: NPS / Kate McCarthy

Access
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is an outdoor memorial. Located on the western end of the National Mall, the memorial can be accessed directly from the sidewalk. As visitors approach the front entrance of the memorial, the ground surface changes from a sidewalk to a wheelchair friendly stone path with brick surface surrounding it on either side. The bricks have gaps in between one another, potentially making the walking surface uneven. The stone path may be slippery when wet. The width of the memorial’s pathway is about six feet. The first section of the memorial’s pathway descends slightly, while the second section ascends slightly. There are benches around the memorial for convenience.

 

A volunteer points out a name on the wall for a visitor.

Photo: NPS / Kate McCarthy

Exhibits
As visitors walk along the memorial wall, they may move closer to the wall to find and touch the names of the more than 58,000 service men and women who gave their lives in the Vietnam conflict. There may be objects or tributes located on the ground in front the panels containing names.

 

Visitors stand in front of the Three Servicemen Statue.

Photo: NPS / Terry Adams

Vietnam Womens Memorial and Three Servicemen Statue

• The Vietnam Womens Memorial is located a few yards from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The surface surrounding the memorial is firm and concrete. The statue sits atop a circular platform. Benches surround the statue for convience.
• The Three Servicemen Statue is located a few yards from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The surface surrounding the memorial is well-maintained brick. The statue sits atop a circular platform and is surrounded by bushes.