Yocum Institute for Arts Education is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone. 

In Our Classes and Lessons: 

• The Yocum Institute is proud to serve over 2,500 students of all ages through arts education classes, lessons, workshops, and camps each year. We work to make these programs accessible and inclusive. Some classes are offered specifically for individuals of all abilities, and we aspire to make general classes and lessons accessible to as many as possible through:

  • Staff collaboration with parents/guardians to support in​dividual learning.

  • Sensory-friendly accommodations when possible

  • Attendance with personal aide: Students of all ages who require one-on-one assistance from a personal aide to get the most out of their class experience are welcome to bring that aide at no additional cost. Please contact cshrawder@yocuminstitute.org at least two weeks prior to the start of your class to coordinate.

  • Families are encouraged to share accessibility needs during registration and/or at least 2 weeks prior to the start date of classes or camps during which assistance is needed so that reasonable accommodations can be arranged. 

• We are able to work with outside agencies, such as SAM, to coordinate payments. ​

• Scholarships are available for on-site classes. Apply here.  

In Our Building:

• Parking - Accessible parking spaces are available in our parking lot, close to the building. A valid accessible parking placard or license plate is required to park in designated ADA spaces.

• Entry - There is a long walkway from ADA parking to the main entrance of our building. There is a drop off lane on the west side of the building, which is significantly closer to the entrance.

• Theater - Wheelchair-friendly seating is available in the front row of the theater with an adjacent companion seat. Please call ahead at 610-376-1576 to reserve these spaces or to request additional companion seating.

• ADA accessible restrooms are available for the public. There are individual ADA accessible restrooms available as well.

• Pre-visit tour – if you or your student would benefit from an introduction to the space before attending a class or performance, please call 610-376-1576 to arrange a visit.

Please reach out if you have any questions.