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🥳Welcome to Our New Website!
Social Story
Helping Your Child Feel Prepared
Some children, especially those on the autism spectrum, may feel more comfortable visiting when they know what to expect.
Our Social Story provides a step-by-step visual guide that walks children through a typical museum visit, helping them feel more prepared and at ease.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Creating an Accessible and Inclusive Experience for All
Where Children of all abilities and backgrounds can thrive
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is committed to providing an environment where all children and families can experience the joy of hands-on learning through play. We strive to make our museum and website accessible to visitors of all abilities and continuously work to improve inclusivity in all aspects of our experience.
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Museum Accessibility Features
We strive to make our museum welcoming and accessible to all visitors. Below are the ways we accommodate children and families with disabilities:
The entire museum is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators providing access to all exhibit areas and accommodations made for bathrooms and water fountains.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions are offered every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for children who benefit from a quieter, low-sensory environment. Grab Tickets Here.
Noise-canceling headphones and sensory bags are available for checkout at the front desk.
Sensory Story (see below).
Sensory Accommodations
Service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities are welcome throughout the museum.
Service Animals
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Website Accessibility Statement
We are dedicated to ensuring that our website is accessible to individuals with disabilities by adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA). Our efforts include:
User-friendly navigation that is compatible with screen readers and keyboard navigation.
Alternative text for images to assist visitors using assistive technologies.
Readable content with clear, concise text for easy comprehension and proper color contrast for visual clarity.
We welcome your feedback and are happy to assist you in accessing any information you need via phone or email. If you encounter any accessibility issues on our website, please contact us at info@cmoaklawn.org or (708) 423-6709 ext. 204 and we will make every effort to comply.
Our goal is to review this statement regularly. This statement was reviewed 04/01/2025.
Staff Training & Support
Our staff members receive ongoing training in accessibility and inclusion to ensure that all visitors feel welcome, supported, and accommodated. If you have specific needs or requests, our team is happy to assist.
For additional information or specific accessibility requests, please contact us at:
info@cmoaklawn.org or (708) 423-6709 ext. 204.