Thursday, May 23, 2024
Attendees at the convention who might require assistance due to a disability can avail themselves of the following accommodations in adherence with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If delegates with disabilities need special accommodations beyond what is mentioned here, contact the secretary-treasurer’s office at NALC Headquarters.
Accommodations for deaf or hard of hearing delegates
General session video presentations, including podium and floor action, will be open-captioned so that deaf or hard of hearing delegates can sit with their delegations.
Accessible equipment rental
Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available for rent from Scootaround. For reservations or for more information, call 888-441-7575 or go to scootaround.com/en/nalc-73rd-biennial-national-convention.
Parking
Accessible parking for people with disabilities is available in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) South Parking Lot, located at the south end of the facility. The lot is linked to the facility via an accessible pedestrian pathway.
Shuttles
The NALC is providing free shuttle bus service to/from the BCEC for hotels within the NALC block that are not within walking distance. A complete list will be available at a later date. Vehicles equipped with a wheelchair lift will be made available during all convention hours on an on-call basis. Requests for use of this service can be made directly by calling the operations manager on-site. The number will be listed on bus flyers available at all hotels where shuttle service is provided.