We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable experience while you are attending the Live Well Advance & 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, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Accessibility Team Coordinator: Susana Marfil, 619-433-7705, Susana.Marfil@sdcounty.ca.gov

Parking & Transportation

A map containing the San Diego Convention Center: 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. Cross streets are Harbor Drive and Park Blvd.

San Diego Convention Center: 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. Cross streets are Harbor Drive and Park Blvd

  • Accessible parking spots at ground level and in underground parking
  • Elevator access from underground parking to conference level and terraces
  • Access to sidewalks behind the building along the bay
  • Marked sidewalk curb ramps and loading zones
  • Steps away from public transportation drop-off
Picture of the side of the San Diego Convention Center close to Exhibit Hall D by the lobby. Displays the disabled parking loading zone on the street sign and ground.

Picture of the side of the San Diego Convention Center close to Exhibit Hall D by the lobby.

Sidewalk curb ramp labeled for disabled parking.

Sidewalk curb ramp labeled for disabled parking.

Lobby & Meeting Space

Map of Upper Level of San Diego Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 1-11, Ballroom 6, Sails Pavilion, Ballroom 20, Meeting Rooms 21-33.

Map of Upper Level of San Diego Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 1-11, Ballroom 6, Sails Pavilion, Ballroom 20, Meeting Rooms 21-33.

 

  • ADA-compliant signage including braille
  • Automatic entrance doors 
  • Barrier-free accessible drinking fountains
  • Elevators connecting ground, mezzanine, and upper levels 
  • Audiovisual fire alarm system 
  • “Quiet Zones” are indicated on the map for those with sound sensitivity
A group of people walking in the hallway of the San Diego Convention Center.

A group of people walking in the hallway of the San Diego Convention Center.

Example of the Sails Pavilion set-up with chairs and tables.

Example of the Sails Pavilion set-up with chairs and tables.

Meeting Assistance

Meeting room full of conference attendees attending a session.

Meeting room full of conference attendees attending a session.

  • Wheelchair lifts for stages (advanced request preferred for pre-sets); please indicate on the presenter form to request and allow sufficient notice for accommodations
  • Communication assistance resources are available; please indicate on the registration form to request and allow sufficient notice for accommodations

Service Animals

picture of a service animal.

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 are in a private area of the women’s restrooms of Lobbies A and E on the lower level. If an area outside of the women’s restroom would be preferable, please reach out to us at the email above. 
A picture of a Semi-ambulatory accessible stall.

A picture of a Semi-ambulatory accessible stall.

Ground level map showing Lactation lounges in  Exhibit Hall E and A, Gender-neutral restrooms in Exhibit A, and Elevator.

Ground level map showing Lactation lounges in  Exhibit Hall E and A, Gender-neutral restrooms in Exhibit A, and Elevator.

Food & Beverage

Example of how food could be set up with menu cards on display.

  • 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
Example of menu card showing Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free meal.

Example of menu card showing Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free meal.

Accessibility Team Coordinator: Susana Marfil, 619-433-7705, Susana.Marfil@sdcounty.ca.gov