Accessibility at APA 2026

At APA 2026, we continue to take an active and intentional role in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all attendees have the opportunity to participate. While we aim to anticipate a wide range of access needs, we recognize that individual needs vary. For individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions, if you request accommodations beyond the examples provided below, please specify accommodations during the registration process and a member of our team will reach out to gather more details to determine how APA can best accommodate your request. We ask that you register by June 24 to allow APA adequate time to follow up.

APA is pleased to provide a wide variety of services and resources for in-person convention attendees.  

On-site at APA 2026, you will find:  

Large-print maps of the convention center  
Direction assistance  
A lactation and medication/medical needs space with dedicated refrigerators and partitions for privacy
A low-sensory/quiet room
Charging for mobility and assistive technology devices in the Accessibility and Disability Resources Space

Additional accommodations are available upon request, including:  

ASL interpreters
Assisted listening devices
Manual wheelchairs and, if desired, courtesy wheelchair service volunteers within the convention center
Please note, manual wheelchairs and volunteers are not available for events outside of the convention center.
Sighted escorts for help getting to and from sessions
Please note, escorts are not available for events outside of the convention center.

All session presenters at APA 2026 are required to make their presentations accessible.  Failure to do so may preclude an individual from presenting at a future APA event.

APA also strongly encourages all presenters to upload their presentation materials to the APA 2026 app before the convention to enable attendees to download and/or print such documents to bring with them. Unfortunately, APA cannot guarantee that all presenters upload their materials in advance and APA does not have access in advance to slides or outlines. With the exception of sessions offered virtually, APA does not record sessions, and so no transcripts are available of the presentations following the sessions. We encourage attendees to connect with presenters in-person or via email following the session to request materials.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is an accessible facility. This includes restroom facilities and elevators compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Service animals are allowed per ADA guidelines. Learn more about accessibility at the convention center.

Gender neutral restrooms are available on every level of the Middle Building and south side of the convention center.

Signage will be posted near elevators in the convention center indicating which levels each elevator serves.