Accessibility

At Freedom Riders National Monument, we strive to create experiences for everyone. On this page, we have accessibility information and tools to help prepare for your visit. If you have any questions or need any accommodations, please contact us prior to your visit.

 

An Americans with Disability Act parking spot is in front of the building next door to the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot.

NPS/ Kevin Chandler

 

Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot

The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot is a historic one story building. Improvements to the accessiblity of the building have been included in renovation plans, but have not yet been installed. We are sorry for the inconvenience and rangers and volunteers can help work around the limitations at the site.

The front door of the depot has a step up from the street. Visitors in wheelchairs can use the ramp at the metal side door in the alley with the bus mural. There is not an ADA door on the buidling. Knock on either set of doors and staff can come help you enter the building. We do not have a parking lot, but there are many nearby parking areas including an ADA parking spot next to a ramp next door.

Service animals are allowed in our buildings. Learn more about service animals in national parks on the national page.

The PBS Documentary Freedom Riders is shown on request and is captioned, but audio description is not available at this time.

 

The Bus Burning Site has accessibility limitations. A historical marker is visible from the Old Birmingham Highway. Plans in progress to improve facilities and visitor experience include accessibility upgrades.

NPS/Kevin Chandler

 

Bus Burning Site

The Bus Burning Site is generally not accessible. Most of the site is uneven grassy fields including the National Park Service sign along the highway. The historical marker is located right next to the roadway off of the Old Birmingham Highway and is very visible from a vehicle. Improved accessibility is a part of plans in progress to rennovate the bus burning site.

Website & Social Media

All of our web and social media content is 508 compliant. We provide alt text for images, and audio-describe our videos. All videos have either open captioning or closed captions. If you see an accessibility issue with any part of our website or social media, please reach out.

More Information

Contact us for more information about park accessibility or help planning a visit.