Patrons Who Are Deaf or Have Hearing Loss

Assistive Listening System

Infrared and/or RF hearing devices are available to provide hearing amplification for patrons with hearing loss in all venues of The Kentucky Center and Brown Theatre, including meeting spaces. Patrons can sit anywhere in the theater and use the headsets. Headsets with induction neckloops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a "T" switch. Ask your audiologist whether your hearing aid or cochlear implant has a "T" switch (telecoil) and how to use it with an assistive listening headset. Headsets and neckloops are available at the Coat Check at both the Kentucky Center and Brown Theatre.

In The Kentucky Center's North Lobby, a Hearing Loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid and cochlear implant users with a t-coil setting.

Sign Interpretation

Sign Interpretation is available for scheduled performances. Please make reservations a minimum of two weeks in advance. If no patrons have requested the service by the two week deadline date, the service will be cancelled. Sign Interpretation is American Sign Language unless otherwise noted. Locations in the theaters vary according to the production. 

The Kentucky Center also offers sign language interpretation upon request. Requests to interpret non-designated events must be received at least two weeks prior to the event by the Access Office. These requests are subject to the availability of a certified Interpreter.