Accessibility

 The Fort Stanton Historic Site is committed to the accessibility of our museum’s facility, programs, services, and events, including our website and online programs.  As our staff works to implement improved accessibility, please continue to check this page for updated information.

CONTACT US

To request an accommodation, please contact 575-315-6673 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov  (email) in advance of your visit.  

For additional information or to share your questions, concerns, and feedback, please contact 575-315-6673 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

ASL INTERPRETATION

ASL interpretation is not presently available at Fort Stanton Historic Site.

PARKING AND ENTRANCE

Designated accessible parking spaces are available in the visitor lot at Fort Stanton Historic Site.

• There are two designated ADA accessible parking spaces in front of the Visitor Center.

The accessible route of access from the parking area to the entrance is a paved ADA accessible path from the ADA spaces into the Visitor Center.   

SERVICE ANIMALS

Dogs and other animals which qualify as Service Animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act are welcome at the Fort Stanton Historic Site and are exempt from fees. 

Under the New Mexico Service Animal Act of 2013, Emotional Support Animals and pets are not considered service animals.  

For more information, see the Service Animal Overview from the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability.   

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

There is one wheelchair available at Fort Stanton Historic Site on a first come, first served basis.

The Visitor Center and all other buildings currently open to the public are ADA accessible. The only exception is Building #13.

The paths between the historic buildings are paved. 

Motorized scooters are permitted onsite.

All  restrooms are ADA accessible.

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS

Programs presented in the Visitor Center and on the Parade Ground are accessible to wheelchairs.

WEBSITE

The Fort Stanton Historic Site is working to implement digital accessibility standards for the usability of its website by all people with disabilities.  These efforts are ongoing.  If you have questions about the accessibility of a specific web page within New Mexico Historic Sites, please contact 575-315-6673 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

To request this webpage in an alternate format, such as Large Print, accessible Word or text documents, please contact 575-315-6673 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

Page header image, "Fort Stanton Historic Site live demonstrations." Photo by DCA Staff