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ADA<\/span><\/strong>
APSA is committed to making the conference accessible for all attendees through the use of assistive resources. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are collected via the registration form. You can also email them to meeting@apsanet.org<\/a>. Please notify us of any requirements six weeks in advance of the meeting so that we can arrange any requested services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All meeting venues are ADA accessible. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audio
<\/u><\/strong>We can work with you to get a sign language interpreter or CART equipment. Advanced notice is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual<\/u><\/strong>
<\/em>We can provide complimentary registrations for aides or help arrange an aide to assist you during the meeting. We also have a limited number of magnifying sheets available at registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobility<\/u><\/strong>
A mobility device desk is available at Registration onsite. We will work with the venues to ensure there\u2019s a space at the front row of each session for mobility devices. Mobility Scooters are available to rent from Scootaround on a first-come, first-served basis at the PCC’s UPS Store. For advanced rentals, call 1-888-441-7575 ext. 6101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service Animals
<\/u><\/strong>Service animals are welcome in meeting spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessible Meeting Room Seating<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>We will work with the venues to ensure each meeting room has chairs removed from the first row to allow for <\/strong>mobility devices. The additional chairs in the front row are priority seating reserved for those who need to be closer to the front for other accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessible Sleeping Rooms
<\/u><\/strong>Accessible sleeping rooms can be requested in our hotel block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Restrictions and Allergies<\/u><\/strong>
All food at the PCC, Marriott and Loews will be labeled with ingredients so that attendees can avoid allergens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fragrance-Free Environment<\/u><\/strong>
Attendees should refrain from wearing fragranced products, such as perfume and cologne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Rescue Assistance<\/u><\/strong>
Areas of rescue are available for those needing assistance during an evacuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Your Presentation More Accessible<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n