Access Overview
Convention Registration
ACPA strives to provide an inclusive convention environment that meets the needs of all its members. This Web page is an ongoing effort to provide resources to our members on what accessible accommodations will be available throughout the convention. Our main goal is to provide as many resources as possible to our members about accessibility issues to prevent the need to self-disclose their (dis)ability.
Information about accessibility and accommodations on-site will be available at the Hospitality Booth in the Kentucky International Convention Center.
This Web page is constantly updated so if you feel there is anything that needs to be added, please contact the Access Chair, Matthew Gilsbach at matthew.gilsbach@uvm.edu.
GENERAL SERVICES and ADA
ACPA will provide the following services/accommodations for the ACPA 2012 Louisville Annual Convention:
- American Sign Language Interpreters, available upon advanced request (see below)
- Larger-print Program Books, available upon advanced request with limited copies on-site; please contact Matthew Gilsbach to request a Large-Print Program Book.
- Tours of hotels and the Kentucky International Convention Center for low-vision or blind members or members with mobility concerns; please contact Matthew Gilsbach to request a tour.
- Lower tables will be available at the following areas:
- Registration
- Hospitality
- Career Central
- Cyber Café
- Assisted Listening Devices will be available at the Hospitality Booth and may be used at any event or program throughout the convention
- Close seating at the Opening and Closing sessions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and wheelchair users. Due to limited seating, if you would like to ensure a space in the close seating section, please e-mail Matthew Gilsbach. Seats will be available for the member plus one guest.
ACPA will not provide the following resources but members can receive information about the services by contacting the providers directly:
- Scooters
- Veterinarians
- Jefferson Animal Hospital
24-hour Emergency Trauma Center
4504 Outer Loop
Louisville, Kentucky 40219, USA
(502) 966-4104 - Blue Cross Animal Hospital
M-F: 8:30am-7:00pm, Sat: 8:30am-4:00pm, Sun: closed
827 E. Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky 40204, USA
(502) 587-6677 - Wheelchair Repair
- Movin' on Mobility
3301 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40213, USA
(502) 964-3356 - Gould’s Discount Medical
3901 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite 100
Louisville, Kentucky 40207, USA
(502) 491-2000 / (800) 876-6846
If you require information about services not listed above, please contact Matthew Gilsbach.
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING ACCOMMODATIONS
ACPA will have assisted listening devices available at the Hospitality Booth for use at all convention locations and hotel locations.
ACPA can and will provide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters for the convention. However, members must register for the convention and then inform the Access Chair of their request via e-mail. All efforts will be made to ensure interpreters will be available for your convention needs, however there is no guarantee that an interpreter will be on-site for 100 percent of your needs. The earlier the request is made, the more likely the request can be accommodated.
Interpreters will be provided at the following events:
- Sunday, March 25, 2012: Opening Session
- Tuesday, March 27, 2012: Standing Committee on Disability (SCD) Open Business Meeting
- Wednesday, March 28, 2012: Closing Session
Please note the following important details regarding ASL requests:
- February 20, 2012 is the deadline to request ASL Interpreter Accommodations. Requests received after February 20 cannot be guaranteed.
- Each deaf participant will have their own ASL Interpreter team for education sessions.
- Non-educational sessions will be scheduled based on availability of interpreters.
Please send the following information to Matthew Gilsbach when requesting ASL interpreting services:
- Name
- Institution
- On-site contact information (phone/e-mail)
- Preferred interpreting method (ASL, PSE, SEE, Cued, other?)
- Schedule of hours and non-education sessions requested for interpreters (e.g., business meetings, Career Central, Awards Luncheon, Convention Showcase, receptions)
NEW CAREER CENTRAL AT CONVENTION (C3)
New C3 strives to make sure all employers and candidates feel inclusive and accessible to during the job search process. Please contact Matthew Gilsbach to request any of the following accommodations available for candidates and employers in New C3:
- Assisted listening devices
- Separate interview rooms (if a quiet space is required)
- American Sign Language Interpreters
- Lowered tables for registration as well as in candidate and employer resource areas
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Galt House, the Hyatt Regency Louisville, and the Marriott Louisville Downtown all feature ADA compliant guest rooms.
- Be sure to request specific access features when making your reservation.
- All three hotels have pedway access to the Kentucky International Convention Center.
- The Hyatt Regency Louisville and the Marriott Louisville Downtown are closer to the Kentucky International Convention Center than is the Galt House.
- For more information regarding hotel accessibility, please contact each hotel directly about accessibility information:
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Airport Taxi, Bus, and Limo Information
Transportation around Louisville is available via the TARC—Transit Authority of River City. All buses and trolleys are fully accessible. All TARC buses are accessible with ramps. For more information, visit the TARC website.
ACCESSIBLE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Click here to visit the Louisville attractions page with Access Tips.
