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I am going to the National Constitution Center.

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LOBBY

Many people will be in the lobby to see the exhibits

The lobby may be crowded.

I can go to the break room if I want to get away from the crowds.

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WAITING

I might have to wait in line to get my ticket, to get to my seat in the theater, or to get into the bathroom.

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TICKET OFFICE

The ticket office staff are friendly and helpful.

I will be given a wristband to wear to go into the museum. I will show the staff my wristband. I can wear the wristband on my wrist or just carry it with me.

The museum staff will help me find other exhibits in the museum. If I need help I can ask a museum staff member.

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STAFF MEMBERS

The staff members are friendly and helpful.

The staff members help me find other exhibits in the museum. If I need help I can ask a staff member who is wearing a red shirt.

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BREAK ROOM

If I need to take a break from the museum, I can go to the quiet room to relax or do a calming activity.

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MAIN GALLERY

There are many activities I can do throughout the space.

There may be times when it is too loud or too crowded.

I can go to the break room if I want to get away from the crowds.

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SIGNERS’ HALL

There are statues of people who signed the Constitution throughout the space.

I can slowly walk around the statues to explore them. I can touch the statues.

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The George H.W. Bush Gallery is a small room that has dim lights.

I can see the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights in this room.

I have to be careful to not touch the displays when I walk in.

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LEAVING

After I have seen the exhibits, I will leave the museum.

The lobby may be crowded when I leave the museum.

I will walk slowly and stay with the person I am with.

Authors:

Roger Ideishi, JD, OT/L, FAOTA Occupational Therapy Program Director & Professor

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Marissa Dutka, Megan Arcangel, Bea Ortiz Masters in Occupational Therapy Students, Temple University

Christina Smith, MOT, OTR/L Designer

Kristina Marinello Director of Visitor Experience

National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA