Service & Policy: Accessibility for Registrants with Disabilities

ASHA is committed to providing an outstanding experience for all participants at its live events. We strive for full access to the activities of these events and accommodations relating to mobility, hearing, vision or other areas may be provided. Read more about accessibility at the ASHA Convention.

We ask that requests for reasonable accommodations at the ASHA Convention be made as early as possible, and well in advance of the event, so we may best meet individual needs and requirements. We may be unable to fully respond to requests received after November 8. If you register after this date, please send an email to the address below with details about the accommodation. Onsite requests will be accommodated to the best of our ability; however, available resources may be limited.

For questions or concerns about accessibility at ASHA's live events, please contact accessevents@asha.org.

Scooter Rentals

If you have a mobility challenge, you may rent a scooter or wheelchair through Scootaround to help you navigate the ASHA Convention.

Shuttles

ASHA will be using both the Arch and Summit buildings at the Seattle Convention Center, as well as some hotels, for events and sessions. These facilities are not connected. An ADA-accessible shuttle equipped with a wheelchair lift will be available to transport attendees with mobility issues from the convention center to the ASHA hotels and to any official ASHA offsite event (i.e., ASHFoundation Fundraiser or the ASHA PAC Reception). To arrange for ADA shuttle service while onsite, call 1-800-523-4046 and allow 45 minutes from call time for pickup.

Individuals who use scooters can use the standard shuttle service; shuttle staff will help stow scooters in the cargo area of the bus.

About ASHA

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.

About the Convention

The ASHA Convention is one of the largest professional development events for audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; and speech-language pathology and audiology assistants. Bringing together approximately 15,000 attendees, the annual Convention offers more than 2,500 sessions eligible for ASHA continuing education credit covering the latest research, clinical skills, and techniques in communication sciences and disorders.

Contact Us

For inquiries about the ASHA Convention: convention@asha.org

The ASHA Action Center welcomes questions and requests for information from members and non-members.

Available 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
Monday–Friday

Members: 800-498-2071
Non-Member: 800-638-8255

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