Accessibility

At APA 2025, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, and welcoming environment where all attendees may fully participate. We champion universal and inclusive design principles, integrating accessibility as an essential aspect of all programming and events. Our efforts aim to remove barriers while also addressing individual needs to ensure a convention experience that is respectful and accommodating for everyone.

On-site Accessibility  

At APA 2025, we are taking 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 and individualized requests remain essential. For individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions, if you require accommodations beyond the examples provided below, please specify accommodations you may require on the registration form by selecting the appropriate boxes, and a member of our team will reach out to gather more details and ensure we can accommodate your needs. 

 

We ask that you  register by July 1  to allow APA adequate time to meet all needs. Reasonable requests made after this date will be considered. 

  

If you have already registered for APA 2025 and need additional support, please email convention@apa.org and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. If the request is made after July 1, we will do our best to facilitate accommodations requests after that time. 

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Examples of Accommodations Offered On-Site  

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

 

On-site at APA 2025, you will find:   

  • English live closed captioning at all Main Stage and Feature Stage sessions  
  • Please note, sessions not on the Main Stage and Feature Stage will not be closed captioned.   
  • Large-print maps of the Denver Convention Center   
  • Direction assistance   
  • A lactation and medication/medical needs room with dedicated refrigerators and partitions for privacy  
  • A low-sensory/quiet room 
  • Transportation from the official convention hotels to the Convention Center 
  • Scheduling must be coordinated with the transportation company directly. 
  • Charging for mobility devices available in the Accommodations and Disability Resources Room 

  

Additional resources are available upon request, including:   

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

 

APA is unable to provide mobility scooters, but rentals are available through Aspen Medical Supply (www.aspenmedicalsupply.com). Please contact them at info@aspenmedicalsupply.com or 720-749-3956.    

About Individual Sessions 

Outside of the Main Stage and Feature Stage events, APA encourages all session presenters at APA 2025 to make their presentations accessible. Click here for best practice guidelines.  We also encourage all presenters to upload their presentation materials to the APA 2025 app before the convention to enable attendees to download and/or print such documents to bring with them. Unfortunately, APA cannot provide slides or outlines in advance or transcripts of the presentations following the sessions. Presenters are given the option to upload materials in advance to the APA 2025 app, but we cannot guarantee all presenters will do this.  We encourage attendees to connect with presenters in-person following the sessions to discuss options.

Accommodations and Disability Resources Room      

The Accommodations and Disability Resources Room is in the registration foyer, outside the Solutions Center Exhibit Hall on the exhibit level of the Colorado Convention Center. Here you will find staff and volunteers available to support your needs.   

 

This area provides services to our convention attendees who identify as disabled (apparent, non-apparent, temporary, or permanent), neurodivergent, and/or as having a medical condition. It is also a space that embraces disability pride, recognizing disability as a valued identity and community. 

 

We invite attendees, including people with disabilities, to use this space to rest or relax, connect with other attendees, seek support from staff, or seek assistance related to attending or accessing sessions and events. 

The Colorado Convention Center 

The Colorado Convention Center is a fully accessible facility. This includes restroom facilities and elevators compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Service animals are allowed per ADA guidelines. 


The convention center encourages attendees to utilize the drop-off points for those who may not be able to walk long distances. Designated handicapped parking is also available on all three levels of the parking garage but not close to the center. 


To learn more about accessibility at the convention center, visit the Colorado Convention Center’s Accessibility Services page.

Hotel Accommodations   

Please note that ADA rooms are available for booking at most hotels. For assistance, please contact onPeak directly at (855) 992-3353.

Your Time in Denver 

At the Airport 

The Denver International Airport offers a number of accessibility services.  


Public Transportation 

Denver has many accessible transportation options for getting around the city.  


Accessible Restaurants 

More information to come.

Virtual Sessions

The sessions available on the virtual platform will include live closed captioning. To see a full list of sessions available virtually, view the program.

Feedback   

We welcome feedback on how we can improve the accessibility of our convention. If you have any suggestions or encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact convention@apa.org.