Accessibility

Blink utilizes our great and historic city of Cincinnati. This means that some of the streets have shown their age. Our Access Team has combed through the zones and designated a route that is the most accessible with mobility in mind. This means that it travels over closed streets, utilizes curb cuts and has wider areas for movement. You can see these paths of travel by looking at the Accessibility Maps that will be posted later this week.

You are able to see the maps with the Accessible Routes noted on them via the ArtsWave App! They will have arrows directing you along the easiest path of travel in all directions.

No. You can use whatever route or path you would like to view the art. These are designated as the “most accessible” and take advantage of the closed streets, best sidewalk conditions and curb cuts. Please make a decision that fits your needs best.

The Blink Access Team will also be posting signs for the general public to be mindful of keeping pathways clear and not blocking views. Additionally there will be chalk highlights on any surface of the Accessible Route that may pose a hazard - keep your eyes peeled.

The Access Team Escort will walk in-front of you at a short distance to create a “bubble” of clear sidewalk space for you to proceed to the Accessible Viewing Areas at your own pace. Often this is helpful in crowded events. This will be available at Washington Park from the Corner of Race and 14th to the viewing area.

The Accessibility Maps note viewing areas and are also listed here by zone:

OTR:

• Music Hall Experience

Downtown:

• Piatt Park

The Banks:

• Upper level of Mehering Way
• Black Music Walk of Fame

No! Blink has worked with the artists and engineers to ensure that the installations are accessible. This means that there will be space around the installation to navigate with a mobility device or aide. If the installation utilizes sound or flashing lights that is noted on the Accessibility Map and also there are signs in place indicating this at the installation.

No. Blink features light based installations, murals and projection pieces. Some of these will have flashing lights. They will be indicated with the installation information and on the Blink maps. Please make a decision that is safe for you by looking at the maps prior to viewing the art. Approaching the installation you will see signs indicating flashing lights.

No. Some of the installations will have accompanying sound effects. These are noted on the Blink maps and at the installation information. Please be sure to check out the Blink maps and signage before viewing the art work. Approaching the installation you will see signs that indicate loud or pulsating sounds.

The Access Team is staffed by ALL IN EVENTS. We offer live patron support via text. If you have a question and need assistance while you are at Blink, please text:

“B26” to 844-556-6998. One of our staff members will answer you via text. This will be available on festival days from 6 pm to 11 pm.

Please check our events lists, HERE. If there is something that you would like to have interpreted, please email: HOLLY@ALLINEVENTS.CO Please Note: we will need a request by 10/05/26 5 PM EST

We cannot guarantee that all the businesses and restaurants will be accessible, but in the OTR and FINDLAY zones keep an eye out for the walking/feet symbols, this will indicate our Access Team was able to do a quick walk-through for physical accessibility and it is compliant for entry/exit access and restroom access.

Yes! On the maps you will see notations for accessible restrooms. These are portable restrooms that have been added to the Blink routes. There will be accessible toilets at each of these added areas.

There will be accessible restrooms that are located at the Oasis Stations as well, they are:

Contemporary Art Center

Music Hall

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Children’s Theatre

Aronoff Center

No, Blink is a free event hosted by The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce to celebrate art and the beautiful city of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Yes. There are several Accessible Drop-Off and Pick-Up locations throughout the entire festival. These drop-off and pick-up points are located near or at road closures for the event. They are intended for those patrons that have a Government-Issued Accessible Parking Placard or Plate.

When you approach the drop-off and pick-up location, please do so slowly. There will be a CPD officer at the intersection, make sure your placard or plate is clearly visible. Disembark your vehicle safely and allow the driver to exit by proceeding on the nearest open street to a parking area to meet you after they have parked, following the direction of CPD.

The Accessible Drop-Off and Pick-Up Locations are listed here by zone:

Findlay Market Zone:

• Findlay and Race St
• Findlay and Central Parkway

Fountain District Zone

• E 8th & Walnut St.

The Banks Zone

• Elm St & E Freedom Way

BLINK Pro-Tip: Click on the locations above and add them to your Google Map on your phone so you have quick access to them even if your cell service is spotty

If you have questions about the parking or the drop-off points prior to Blink, please email HOLLY@ALLINEVENTS.CO.

If you have questions during Blink please text “B26” to 844-556-6998 - a team member will get right back to you, real person, not AI!

There is no dedicated standard or accessible parking for Blink as it happens across many neighborhoods and street blocks. That being said there are many parking areas that will be open, pay to park, in each zone of the festival.

There is an option to reserve parking, to explore that option please go to: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/reserve-parking

If you are looking for other parking options, here are some resources:

https://www.lazparking.com/ and

https://www.visitcincy.com/plan-your-visit/transportation/parking/

ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBLE PARKING: Our partners at The City of Cincinnati and CPD have allowed Blink to have a couple additional areas that will be parking for “Accessible Vehicles Only” These spaces will be for vehicles with Accessible Parking placards or plates, for Blink Thursday-Sunday - 4 PM to Midnight. These spaces will be marked with the standard parking ban notices from CPD and a sign that says “Accessible Parking Only”. During the hours of Blink (4 pm to Midnight) vehicles with government-issued accessible parking plates or placards will be allowed to park here without being ticketed.

These areas are:

For Ready, Set, Blink only:

Sam Adams Brewery:

Central Parkway between Findlay and Liberty

Thursday - Sunday 4 PM to Midnight:

Findlay Market:

Findlay St from Elm to Race

Downtown:

W 8th Between Walnut and Vine

The Banks

West Freedom

If you have questions during Blink please text “B26” to 844-556-6998 - a team member will get right back to you, real person, not AI!

You will see "Accessible Drop-Off & Pick signs to direct you to the location, they will have arrows to follow.

When you have reached the entrance to the drop off location you will see these signs that say "Vehicles with Accessible Placecards & Plates Only" or/and "Accessible Drop-Off & Pick-Up Only"

If you have any questions regarding these Accessible Drop-Off and Pick-Up locations prior to Blink, please email our Accessibility Director, Holly Maniatty, HOLLY@ALLINEVENTS.CO

If you have questions during Blink please text “B26” to 844-556-6998 - a team member will get right back to you, real person, not AI!

Blink is an exciting event that captures light, sound and movement to connect us all through the power of art. This means that there will be a lot happening at each installation and along the way. There will be a lot of people on the streets enjoying this event. We respectfully request that only service animals accompany our patrons at Blink. Please leave all pets at home.

Your Service Animal is a trained professional and Blink respects your decision on where to allow your animal relief. We do ask that you clean up after your animal.