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 area located in each convention property.

This Web page is constantly updated so if you feel there is anything that needs to be added, please contact the Access Chair, Deborah Casey.

General Services and ADA

ACPA will provide the following services/accommodations for the ACPA 2013 Las Vegas 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 Deborah Casey to request a Large-Print program book or add your request on the registration form.
• Tours of the convention hotels programming spaces for delegates with disabilities; please contact Deborah Casey.
• Lower tables will be available at the following areas:
• Registration
• Hospitality
• Career Central
• Online Access Center
• 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 individuals with disabilities. Due to limited seating, if you would like to ensure a space in the close seating section, please e-mail Deborah Casey. Seating for wheelchair users will be located on the second tier of the performing arts theater for the opening keynote speaker. Interpreters will be located on the stage for those who need front row seating for interpreting needs. Please meet at the front entry doors of the venue 30 minutes prior to the event beginning.
• ACPA is excited to announce we will be providing real time captioning for the Opening Session and for the Closing Session.

ACPA will NOT provide the following resources but members can receive information about the services by contacting the providers directly:

Scooters

• Las Vegas Scooter Rental – telephone 1-866-775-4381
• Las Vegas Mobility Scooter Rental – telephone 702-610-4905
• Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Stop by Concierge Desk when you arrive and the Concierge will set you up. Wheelchairs and scooters are available an approximate charge of $40 a day or $130 a week.

Veterinarians

• Paradise Pet Hospital, 1060 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA. Telephone: 702 734-1711. Located 2 miles from Planet Hollywood just off the strip.

Wheelchair Repair

• Medical N Mobility, 7260 West Lake Mead Blvd. Suite 6, Las Vegas, Nevada 89128, USA

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, Deborah Casey, 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 4: Opening Session
• Wednesday, March 6: Standing Committee on Disability (SCD) Open Business Meeting
• Thursday, March 7: Closing Session

Please note the following important details regarding ASL requests:

• February 22, 2013 is the deadline to request ASL Interpreter Accommodations. Requests received after February 22 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 Deb Casey, dcasey@greenriver.edu, 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)

Universal Design in Learning Principles

In the spirit of ACPA values of equity and inclusion, the 2013 Convention Planning Team is committed to an exemplary convention experience for all of our members. The properties offer a number of accessible rooms, programs and workshops located close to exits and elevators, and customized maps marked with accessible-friendly traveling paths between and among the properties are available to all delegates. The Convention team will also offer closed captioning during opening and closing events.

As you deliver your presentation(s) at ACPA Convention and navigate the properties in Vegas, please take into consideration the following resources that will foster a positive experience for all:

• Universal Design Recommendations (PDF)
• Interviewing Candidates with Disabilities (PDF)
• Use of Universal Design for ACPA Communications and Print Media (PDF)
• Best Practices for Convention Access (PDF)
• Best Practices for Hotel Accessibility (PDF)

These materials were developed by members of the ACPA Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, 2012-13.

The New Career Central at Convention (C3)

The New C3 strives to make sure all employers and candidates feel inclusive and accessible to during the job search process. Please contact Deborah Casey to request any of the following accommodations available for candidates and employers in the 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 Paris Hotel, Planet Hollywood and Bally’s all feature ADA compliant guest rooms.

• Be sure to request specific access features when making your reservation.
• All three hotels have access to the Vegas Strip and to each hotel. Planet Hollywood hosts the Opening session. All hotels are located on the same side of the strip. The Flamingo, where additional programs will take place, will require all delegates to transfer twice over a cross bridge (above the traffic). Two accessible elevators are available to make the transfer. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the connection from the Paris Hotel or Planet Hollywood.
• For more information regarding hotel accessibility, please contact each hotel directly about accessibility information

Ground Transportation

Transportation is available directly from the airport to the hotel. Please coordinate accessible transportation at the desk of ground transportation located directly outside the airport. Follow signs from the terminals to ground transportation.