SPECIAL NEEDS AND DEAF SERVICES

Special Needs and Deaf Services Application

PLEASE NOTE

1. The Center is unable to provide wheelchairs or other medical equipment for personal use. Please bring what you need. For information on local equipment rentals, please see the bottom of this page.
2. You may request seating for one companion by checking the appropriate box. Companions must be able to attend to all the Special Needs guest’s needs including using the restroom. Either male or female companion may accompany the Special Needs guest into the companion restroom. Please do not expect this service from sevadars. Companions must remain with the Special Needs guest at all times and must be able to attend to their needs. Additional family members/friends must enter and sit with the general sangat.
3. Please bring your 2026 Special Needs Access Card with you to each Satsang Program. If you do not have a valid Special Needs Seating Pass, you must either enter through the general entrance and sit in the general seating area or obtain a Special Needs Seating Pass at the Special Needs entrance.

WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY

1. You must apply every year for a Special Needs Access Card and Parking Pass if you wish to attend any Satsang Program where the Master will be present. Please complete the Application Form and return it to your Secretary. If you are not affiliated with a satsang, please submit your application directly to the Satsang Program Center as instructed for secretaries below.
2. If you have other questions, please email specialneedsfay@gmail.com or call the Special Needs sevadar at 954.546.1901. Applications submitted after the cut-off date (Sunday, May 10, 2026) will not be processed. If you do not have a valid Special Needs Seating Pass, you may not use Entrance One, and instead should ener with the general sangat and then ask a sevadar to direct you to the Special Needs entry to obtain a Special Needs Seating Pass.
3. For Secretaries and those without a local satsang: Email the application to specialneedsfay@gmail.com.

SPECIAL NEEDS AND MOBILITY-IMPAIRED PARKING RULES
Those with State Handicapped Placard/Plate, a Mobility-Impaired Parking Pass or a Special Needs Access Card may be dropped off at the Main Hall along with their medical equipment and companion. Others in the vehicle must enter through the general sangat entrance. Fayetteville honors handicapped placards from all states.

Please Note – Those with state handicapped placard/plate and Mobility-Impaired sangat still need to apply for a Special Needs Access Card to sit in the Special Needs section.

SERVICES FOR THE DEAF
Monitors displaying Closed Captioning in English will be available at all Centers. Arrangements may also be made for American Sign Language (ASL) for those who prefer ASL. Please submit the Special Needs and Deaf Services Application, which may be found below, and indicate whether you require Closed Captioning or ASL.

OTHER CONCERNS

1. The Center will not provide any medications or prescriptions for medications. Those requiring medications or special diets, and those with diabetic condition, blood sugar or allergies are asked to bring what they require.
2. The walking distance from the Special Needs Parking Lot (Lot B) to Entrance One has a slight incline. You may choose to use a shuttle or request drop-off if necessary.
3. Certified Service Animals are permitted. No Emotional Support Animals allowed.
4. Please check this page for last minute updates.

Wheelchair rental in the Fayetteville area – It is recommended to call to arrange for rental before you arrive.

Special Needs and Deaf Services Application