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. The suppliers will deliver items to your hotel, motel, or to the Event Site as you wish.
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 2025 Special Needs Access Card with you to each Satsang Program. Those who come without a 2025 Special Needs Access Card will have to stand in line at the Special Needs entry to receive a seating pass.

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 specialneeds.wr@gmail.com or call the Special Needs sevadar at 707.413.7530. Applications submitted after the cut-off date (June 30th, 2025) will not be processed. If you do not have a valid Special Needs Access Card, you must either enter through the general entrance and sit in the general seating area or obtain a Special Needs Access Card at the Special Needs entrance.
3. For Secretaries and those without a local satsang: Email the application to specialneeds.wr@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. Petaluma 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.

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 Petaluma site is quite large with walking distances up to 1/4 mile. Those needing assistance walking are requested to bring their own cane, scooter, walker, rollator, or wheelchair.
3. Certified Service Animals are permitted. No Emotional Support Animals allowed.
4. Please check this page for last minute updates.

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

Special Needs and Deaf Services Application