Accommodation Services Available:
Accessible Materials & Services
A dedicated Accessibility Desk in the main lobby of the conference level next to the registration desk offers several services. Volunteer sighted guides and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available during registration, breaks, and Showcase Area visits.
This year, the Summit will pilot a new virtual platform by Performedia. Virtual registration sign-up is at no cost. The platform will offer ASL and captions. The captions will be in English, Spanish, German, and French. To sign up visit the Registration page.
Accessibility Question and Answers
For accessibility questions or requests, please contact: Accessibility@m-enabling.com
If you require on-site assistance, please go to the accessibility desk. Also, M-Enabling staff and volunteers will be in blue vests throughout the event areas.
Accessible Materials
Braille Documents
A Braille version of the conference agenda-at-a-glance can be picked up at the Accessibility Desk if requested in advance at the time of registration.
Accessible PDF Summit Documents
The Summit offers the following accessible PDF documents:
- Agenda At-A-Glance Accessible PDF
- Summit Renaissance Event Description Accessible PDF
- Food Menu Options Accessible PDF
- G3ict Flyer Accessible PDF
- IAAP Impact Brochure Accessible PDF
- 2023 M-Enabling Summit Program Guide
Braille Ready Files (BRF) Documents
The Summit offers the BRF documents listed below. To receive the braille ready conference information please email registration@m-enabling.com and you will be sent a direct link.
- Agenda At-A-Glance BRF
- G3ict Flyer BRF
- Summit Renaissance Event Descriptions BRF
- Food Menu Options BRF
Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
Most sessions at the Summit are panel presentations focusing on interactions and discussions, so only selective sessions have PowerPoint decks. To receive accessible conference information please email registration@m-enabling.com and you will be sent a direct link.
Indoor Orientation System
An Indoor orientation platform is available for conference attendees: The RightHear free app on iOS and Android allows its users to get audible descriptions of the environment around them as they walk around throughout the conference area. The app is available in 26 languages. To learn more, please visit the RightHear website.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the conference location.
Network: Renaissance_CONFERENCE
Password: BarrierBreak
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation will be provided in all plenary and breakout sessions.
- Real-Time Captioning (CART) will be available in all sessions on screen and with a URL for mobile or personal computer viewing.
- Assistive Listening Devices will be available in each conference room.
Service Animal Relief Area
The hotel has a designated service animal relief area, which includes green space surrounding the building outside of the hotel lobby on 1st level. Watering stations will be available on the 2nd-floor conference level and the lobby level.
Quiet Space
If you require a quiet space to unwind or meditate, please visit the registration or accessibility desk. Also, the event floor has an outside terrace that provides a peaceful place with weather permitting.
Battery Charging Station
If you require a place to charge accessible technology or wheelchair battery, please visit the registration or accessibility desk.