Empty buses are not permitted in the zone. Again, it is advisable to arrive early. Unfortunately, reservations are not possible. Visitors in wheelchairs, or with other mobility disabilities, use the same Visitors entrance and are admitted without waiting in line and without tickets, with up to four members of their party for the public, self-guided tours . Visitors in wheelchairs are escorted by ramp from the entrance level to the ground floor, and by elevator from the ground to the state floor.
Participants enter at the East Appointment gate.
Signed tours are available to groups of 8 to 20. Groups are also encouraged to bring their own interpreters. Signing interpretation is also available for individual visitors with advance notice. A Congressional office first issues guided tour tickets to a guest who is hearing-impaired and then contacts the Visitors Office at least 2 weeks in advance to request interpreter service. Participants enter at the East Appointment gate.