The General Assembly Building (GAB) and Capitol are fully accessible to visitors with special needs and have wheelchair accessible restrooms, ramps and elevators with barrier-free access to all floors open to the public.
Individuals, groups, and visitors with special needs may enter the General Assembly Building through the Darden Garden entrance. The Bank Street entrance to the Capitol is fully accessible. Accessible drop off for the GAB is available on 10th Street between the GAB and Old City Hall. Drivers can enter 10th Street via Broad Street, pull up to the Capitol Police guard house and let the officer on duty know they are dropping off a person with mobility limitations. Drivers may unload passengers here, and then continue to their parking destination. Pick-up can happen in the same manner at the end of a visit.
Hearing Impairments
Individuals desiring the use of an interpreter during committee meetings should contact Senate Committee Operations at (804) 698-7450 or Committeeoperation@senate.virginia.gov and House Committee Operations at (804) 698-1540 or CommitteeOps@house.virginia.gov for assistance. Individuals requiring the services of an interpreter should make this request known as far in advance as possible since legislative proceedings will not be delayed to provide this accommodation. Larger committee rooms are equipped with a personal listening system. Individuals may check out a receiver for use during meetings. Additional information is available in the Virginia General Assembly Policy: Accessibility for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.