Accessibility

Accessibility

Midwest Film Festival is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive experiences where everyone can fully engage with the stories, conversations, and creative community that define our festival.

Our 2026 programming takes place across three unique venues—Casino Royale at Rivers Casino, Midwest Royale at Ramova Theatre, and the Best of the Midwest Awards at CineCity Studios. We work closely with each venue and our partners to support accessible experiences and provide accommodations whenever possible.

We strive to make our programs accessible by prioritizing services such as closed captioning, assistive listening devices, audio description when available, wheelchair-accessible spaces, and other accommodations that help ensure every guest can participate comfortably. As our festival continues to grow, we remain committed to listening, learning, and improving accessibility throughout every aspect of the festival experience.

If you require accessibility accommodations or have specific requests, please contact our team at accessibility@midwestfilm.com. Whenever possible, we kindly ask for at least one week's advance notice so we can coordinate with our venue partners and make the necessary arrangements.

We also welcome your feedback. If you've attended one of our events, we invite you to complete our Accessibility Scorecard and share your experience. Your insights help us continue building a festival that is accessible, welcoming, and inclusive for everyone.

Venue Accessibility

Midwest Film Festival is committed to creating an inclusive experience for every guest. Our 2026 festival programming takes place across three venues, each offering accessible accommodations. If you require additional assistance or have specific accessibility requests, please contact accesibility@midwestfilm.com at least one week before your visit whenever possible.

Casino Royale
Rivers Casino Des Plaines | July 22

  • Accessible entrances and pathways are available throughout the property.

  • Accessible parking and designated drop-off areas are available on-site.

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating is available for festival programming.

  • Service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are welcome in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • Wheelchairs are available through Rivers Casino on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire with Guest Services upon arrival.

  • Accessible restrooms and elevators are available throughout the venue.

Midwest Royale
Ramova Theatre | July 23-25

  • Accessible entrances provide step-free access to festival programming.

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating is available throughout the theatre.

  • Accessible restrooms are available on-site.

  • Elevators are available where required to access festival spaces.

  • Service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are welcome in accordance with the ADA.

Best of the Midwest Awards
CineCity Studios | July 26

  • Accessible entrances and event spaces are available throughout the venue.

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating is available during the awards presentation.

  • Accessible restrooms are available on-site.

  • Accessible parking is available.

  • Service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are welcome in accordance with the ADA.

D/deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Accessibility

Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive hearing devices are available for all public concerts and lectures, including FM headsets and over-the-head headphones. Please ask event staff for assistance.

Induction Loop

If you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant with a T-Coil, you may turn it on during performances, tours, or lectures.

If you use the induction loop system, we welcome your feedback as we continue improving the experience. Please email accessibility@midwestfilm.com

Open Captioning

Open captioning provides a text display of dialogue and sound during performances and films. We aim to provide open captioning for all films whenever possible.

To request captioning for an upcoming event, please email accessibility@midwestfilm.com at least 48 hours before the event.

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation

We offer American Sign Language interpretation by trained interpreters at larger events.

To confirm ASL availability or request interpretation for smaller events, please email accessibility@midwestfilm.com at least 48 hours before the event.

Blind or Low-Vision Accessibility

Touch tours, audio-described performances, and accessible exhibition openings are scheduled selectively throughout the year.

To request a touch tour or audio-described performance, please contact accessibility@midwestfilm.com at least 48 hours before the event.

Social Narratives

Social narratives are available to support neurodiverse individuals and families as they prepare for their visit.