Accessibility

Two drop-off areas allow guests to easily access the center: one on 16th Street to the north, another from the private drive just south of the building. Both of these should be accessed from the west side of the complex off Broadway. Handicapped parking slots in the Arts District Garage are close to building access points; pathways are obvious, well-marked and ample. It is connected to and underneath the Kauffman Center on the south.

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Yes, there are elevators located on every level. All levels are accessible to people with special needs.

Signage conforms to ADA standards, meaning major support and life safety spaces, such as stairs and restrooms, are identified with tactile and Braille signs. Elevator panels and jambs provide raised letters and Braille text as well.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts supports nursing mothers by providing a dedicated space to express milk. The room has comfortable seating, an electrical wall outlet, and a monitor to view the performance. You may reserve this room in advance by calling the Center’s box office at 816.994.7222. However, access to this room is also available without prior reservations by speaking to a staff member or volunteer during your visit.

All bags and persons entering the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts are subject to search. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts management reserves the right to refuse any item deemed a potential safety or security risk or with the potential to be a distraction to the event being held.

Patrons with prohibited bags, cases, or other items have two options:

1. The item may be returned to a vehicle prior to admittance.
2. Bags or cases may be left at the Kauffman Center’s Coat Check located on the Plaza Lobby Level. (These items will be screened prior to entering the facility.)

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Emergency protocols are in place for tornadoes, fire and lock down situations. All KCBS staff and teachers have been trained so they can best assist students and parents in the event of an emergency. Academy and Summer Intensive students are made aware of these procedures.

During inclement weather, an official decision on the status of classes for that evening will be made by 2:00 PM. For Saturdays, decisions will be made either Friday night if possible or early Saturday morning. After that time please visit our website, check our Facebook page, or call KCBS at (816) 931-2299 to find out whether classes will be held or not. KCBS uses the Kansas City, Missouri and Shawnee Mission, Kansas school districts as a guideline for weather cancellations. Please note that though districts may be closed during the day, circumstances may change that allow us to have regularly scheduled classes in the evenings. In the event of inclement weather that results in closure of Kansas City Missouri Public Schools, classes for the Daytime Program will also be canceled. Updates regarding the Daytime schedule will be posted on our website, Facebook page and via the phone messages. Please note that there are circumstances that may result in Daytime Program classes being canceled but evening classes being held as scheduled and vice versa. The exception to this policy is when schools close due to cold weather not snow or ice. If schools are closed due to temperature but road conditions are not hazardous, classes will be held as scheduled. Please use caution, care and judgment for travel from your particular area.