Accessibility
We are committed to making the Santa Fe International Literary Festival accessible to all attendees.
Guests with accessibility needs: Please arrive early and, optionally, check in with an Accessibility Support Volunteer Team Member, identifiable by a brightly colored vest. For any questions, please contact accessibility@sfinternationallitfest.org.
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Festival Accessibility at a Glance
ADA entry to the Convention Center and all author sessions
Reserved accessible seating in Premium, Choice, and General Admission sections
Early entry ADA-designated waiting area with seating for guests who cannot stand in line or need extra time
Assistive listening devices
Bluetooth audio streaming
Closed-captioned livestreaming available in a designated room
On-site volunteers available for setup, assistance, and support
Let Us Know Your Access Needs!
Please share any accessibility needs during ticket checkout.
Please include access needs for all guests in your party.
Questions or advance requests: tickets@sfinternationallitfest.org.
Watch your inbox one week before the Festival for additional instructions and updates.
Mobility Assistance
Mobility assistance is available for guests who use a wheelchair or walker, have limited mobility, or have difficulty standing, walking, or waiting in line.
What’s available
ADA-accessible entry to the Convention Center.
Ramp located on the Grant Avenue side.
Reserved accessible seating in Premium, Choice, and General Admission sections.
Early entry, ADA-designated lines, and limited seating outside the Main Stage and Conversation Stage for guests who cannot stand for long periods.
Volunteer escort to accessible seating (one companion may accompany you upon early entry).
There is no mobility equipment rental of any kind offered by the Literary Festival or Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
Vision Assistance
Vision assistance is available for guests who are blind or have low vision and may need support navigating the venue or accessing seating.
What’s available
Assistance with navigation and wayfinding inside the Convention Center.
Support accessing reserved seating in Premium, Choice, and General Admission sections.
Volunteer assistance as needed to help orient guests to spaces and services, upon availability.
Listening Assistance
Listening assistance is available for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.
What’s available
Volunteers to assist with the ListenWIFI app and check out headsets.
Closed-captioned livestreaming available in the Lamy/Peralta Quiet Listening Room for Main Stage author talks.
Assistive listening devices provided by the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
For guests without Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids, a free assistive listening device can be borrowed at the Festival Information Desk. You’ll be required to leave identification and contact information upon checkout.
While the listening devices come equipped with an earpiece that slips over your ear, you may wish to bring your own higher-quality headphones, such as those that come with most smartphones, for better sound quality.
Bluetooth audio streaming for guests with Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids, provided by the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
Reduces background noise and improves sound clarity through the Convention Center’s dedicated accessibility Wi-Fi.
Be aware that sound through the app has about a half-second lag time.
Enabled for Main Stage and Conversation Stage author talks.
For the best experience, please download the ListenWIFI/Listen Everywhere app to your phone before arriving at the Convention Center. If you’re unable to do so, instructions will be provided on-site.
Download assistive listening apps using these links:
Important:
The ListenWIFI/Listen Everywhere system does not connect with cochlear implants.
Closed-captioned livestreaming in the Quiet Listening Room is available as an alternative.
Quiet Listening Room
The Quiet Listening Room is available for guests who prefer a calm, low-stimulation environment to view select Festival programming with closed captioning.
What’s available
The Quiet Listening Room is located in the Peralta/Lamy Room and is accessible from the courtyard.
Closed-captioned livestreaming is provided.
Livestreaming in the Quiet Listening Room is limited to Main Stage author talks only.
Seating is available in a quiet, low-traffic setting and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.