We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable experience while you are attending the Live Well Advance and School Summit at the San Diego Convention Center. We want all attendees to feel welcome and to be fully engaged! To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
To request additional accommodations not listed below, please contact the Accessibility Team Coordinator: Elizabeth Wellbrock, Elizabeth.Wellbrock@sdcounty.ca.gov
Lobby & Meeting Space
- ADA-compliant signage including braille
- Automatic entrance doors
- Barrier-free accessible drinking fountains
- Elevators connecting ground, mezzanine and upper levels
- Audio visual fire alarm system
Outdoors, Parking, & Transportation
- Designated parking spots
- Elevator access from underground parking lot to ground level
- Elevator access to all terraces
- Accessible access to San Diego Bay behind the building
- Sidewalk curb ramps and loading zones
- Accessible by public transportation
Meeting Assistance
- Assistive listening audio headset (available with advanced request)
- Wheelchair lifts for stages (advanced request preferred for pre-sets)
Service Animals
- Certified service animals are welcome in the venue
Restrooms
- Baby changing stations
- Wheelchair accessible and semi-ambulatory stalls
- Inclusive restroom- gender-neutral and accessible restroom with two private single-occupancy rooms, each with a locking door and floor-to-ceiling walls
- Lactation Lounges- two, located in a private area of the women’s restrooms of Lobbies A and E. If an area outside of the women’s restroom would be preferrable, please reach out to us at the email above.
Food & Beverage
- Vegetarian, gluten-friendly and vegan concessions options
- Menu cards showing dairy-free (DF), vegan, vegetarian and gluten-friendly (GF) options at hosted meals
- Nut and shellfish disclaimer at hosted meals
- Hydration Stations- refill your reusable bottle with filtered water, located at many of the drinking fountains throughout the building
Sensory Inclusion
- All Guest Services staff members at the San Diego Convention Center are trained to assist individuals with sensory needs
Accessibility Lead/Contact: elizabeth.wellbrock@sdcounty.ca.gov