SSSP is committed to making the Annual Meeting accessible to all. Special services arranged in advance can be verified with Michele Koontz, Administrative Officer & Meeting Manager, upon arrival to ensure you receive the assistance you require. Please see Michele if you encounter any problems or need further assistance.

SSSP has established an Accessibility Services Fund to allow members to contribute directly toward making accessibility services more affordable for attendees with disabilities. Donations can be made when registering, when joining or renewing membership, or at anytime.

Air Quality & Service Animals

SSSP requests that all participants refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the benefit of attendees with chemical sensitivities. Unless you yourself use a service or therapy dog or other credentialed assistance animal, we ask that you do not companion animals into the conference space.

Area of Rescue Assistance

An Area of Rescue Assistance will be established and clearly marked with signage on all levels of the conference space. In the event of a hotel evacuation during meeting hours, hotel staff will check these areas for attendees who require assistance.

Comfort Zone

This quiet space is available to all attendees, no matter where you are staying, to provide a quiet environment to relax, reflect, and re-energize. This space is not available for conversations or meetings. Please silence your devices and refrain from talking on cell phones in this area.

The Comfort Zone will be located in New Amsterdam on the 9th floor. 

All-Gender Restrooms

SSSP will designate All-Gender restrooms in the conference hotel. These restrooms are available for use by all persons, regardless of their gender identity and will be marked with door signage. Please help make these facilities and the meeting an inclusive space for trans and gender non-conforming attendees by respecting the right of everyone to use them.

Location: 2nd floor (Thursday–Friday); 3rd floor (Saturday–Sunday); 5th floor (Saturday); 9th floor (Thursday–Sunday)

Lactation Room 

This designated space is for attendees with young children to privately care for their children’s needs. Babies, nursing or not, are welcome in sessions. This room is not available for conversations or meetings. Please silence your devices and refrain from talking on cell phones in this area.

The Lactation Room will be located in Nederlander on the 9th floor. 

Sessions

SSSP strives to make its Annual Meeting as accessible as possible. Each presentation or session should be designed and conducted with full participation in mind. The Accessibility Committee requests that all presenters review the program accessibility guidelines and take the necessary steps to maximize access for all participants.

Accessibility Information

New York City is committed to being an inclusive and accessible destination. Visitors can find resources to help plan their trip, including information on transportation, attractions, neighborhoods, dining, museums, sports, theaters, and more. We encourage you to explore these accessibility resources while planning your visit.

Should a Problem Arise While in New York

If you experience any accessibility concerns during the conference (e.g., issues with housing, meeting sessions, travel throughout the city, or venues), please visit the SSSP Registration Desk. A team member will record your concern and advocate to resolve the issue whenever possible. Your feeback helps SSSP improve accessibility for future meetings and informs hotels and cities of areas needing improvement.

SSSP remains committed to making the Annual Meeting accessible to all. For more information, click here.