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Handicapped Accessibility
Vegas is a service-oriented town dedicated to making vacations comfortable and enjoyable for everyone regardless of their physical abilities. We've put together some helpful tips and information on getting around the city for handicapped visitors.
Hotels
All Vegas hotels are handicapped accessible. Room designs and special services vary among hotels. Talk to the hotel concierge for any special requests or needs. Many hotel pools have lifts available to assist handicapped guests. Ask the hotel reservations agent when booking a room.
Transportation
There are a number of companies in Vegas that offer transportation for handicapped visitors and people in wheelchairs:
AKA Limousine Service: (702) 257-7433
Golden Years Airport Shuttle: (702) 360-6160
Las Vegas Transportation: (702) 248-2631
Nevada Medi-Car: (702) 382-5820
Showtime Shuttle: (702) 261-6100
Shows
All Vegas shows offer seating for handicapped patrons. Many showrooms have assistive listening devices for hearing impaired customers. Notify the hotel box office prior to the show for any special requests.
Attractions
Many Vegas attractions are accessible for handicapped customers, however there are limitations (for example warning for patrons with heart conditions) on some attractions and rides. Contact the hotel where the attraction is located to find out the specifics.
Dining
All Vegas restaurants are accessible. Talk to the maitre'd for any special seating requests you might have or just ask about any concerns when you call to make reservations. Keep in mind that most restaurants located in hotels do not have restrooms located in the restaurant -- they are located outside in the casino. Casino restrooms are handicapped accessible.
Gaming
Many hotels have handicapped accessible slot machines and table games. Some offer wheelchair access to craps tables. Several bingo halls have braille bingo cards or large-print cards. Sign language interpreters are available at some hotels that offer gaming lessons. Call the hotel for details.
Other services
Wheelchair rentals
There are a few companies in town that offer wheelchair or scooter rentals for handicapped visitors:
Active Mobility: (702) 736-4399
Better Life Mobility Center: (702) 876-9606
Landmark Pharmacy: (702) 731-0041
Mesa Medical: (702) 263-8511
Las Vegas Scooters: (702) 736-8633
Scoot Away Inc.: (702) 433-5229
Note: Vegas also has several elevated crosswalks, which are accessible by elevator, making sidewalk travel in a wheelchair easier. You'll find elevated walkways on the Las Vegas Strip between the New York-New York, the MGM Grand, the Excalibur and the Tropicana at Las Vegas Blvd. and Tropicana Avenue -- and between the Bellagio, Caesars Palace, the Barbary Coast and Bally's at Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road. There is also an elevated walkway between Treasure Island and the Venetian.
Oxygen suppliers
International Medical Specialties: (702) 263-3010
Respiratory Services of Las Vegas: (702) 734-5003
Option Care Medical Equipment & Oxygen: (702) 258-0011
Services for the hearing impaired
Sign Language Solutions interpreters: (702) 636-6070
McCarran Airport has TTY devices for the deaf located in the following areas of the airport:
Rotunda
Baggage Claim
Ticketing Area
A Gates - There are 4 TTY's
B Gates - There are 3 TTY's
C Gates - There are 11 TTY's
D Gates - There are 13 TTY's
The Paging Office also has a TTY to receive your calls.
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