accessible seating

Wheelchair-friendly venue spots

Accessible seating refers to designated areas in venues—theaters, stadiums, arenas—designed to accommodate people with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users.

These spaces typically offer unobstructed sightlines, companion seats nearby, and proximity to accessible routes: We requested accessible seating when we bought the tickets.

The term also applies to priority seating on public transit reserved for elderly or disabled passengers.

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