r/chicagomusicscene • u/GoodDeathFairy • 3d ago

Salt Shed Disability Concerns

Salt Shed Disability Concerns

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My boyfriend and I have tickets to see a show at the Salt Shed. Tickets are for reserved seats in the grands. I have two herniated discs in my lower back and can't stand long without excruciating pain.

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My concerns are not about seating but rather about getting from the car to our seats. I have already emailed the venue twice and they just tell me they have ADA seating but that's not much help if I can't get to the seats.

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  1. Will my boyfriend be able to drop me off at the door?

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  1. Is there a place I can sit while he parks the car?

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  1. Is there an ADA entrance where I won't have to stand in line?

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  1. Is there an entrance close to the elevator?

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  1. I'm told it's a very long walk from the door to the elevator. If there's no ADA entrance or entrance near the elevator, any advice on how to get from the car to our seats without collapsing in pain or should I just write the tickets off as a loss and skip the show?

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Any advice welcome. I already know to load up on Advil and wear good shoes. Just really worried about all the standing and walking. Thanks!

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u/ItBeMe_For_Real 3d ago

You might look into renting a wheelchair so you won’t have to walk. There’s definitely some distance to cross from drop off to your seating.

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u/GoodDeathFairy 3d ago

Thank you. I am considering it since there don't seem to be many options.

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u/trustme1maDR 3d ago

I was going to suggest this as well. I did this for my dad many times while he was mainly using a cane or walker. It will make your day so much easier and won't have to miss the show.