Accessibility at CEC 2014

Onsite Accommodations

All CEC events are ADA accessible. Convention sessions will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Business meetings and social events will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio and the Marriott Riverwalk Hotels.

If you require special provisions or services, please complete the accessibility form. Please see below for additional information regarding specific accommodations.

Scooters/Power Chairs

Scooters, manual wheelchairs and power chairs are free of charge and will be available at the Accessibility Booth in the Registration Area at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Please complete the  accessibility form to make your reservation.

Interpreter Services

Sign language interpreters will be provided at the Opening General Session and Representative Assembly. If you require additional services, please indicate this by checking the appropriate box on the Registration Form and by completing the  accessibility form. Sign language interpreting requests MUST be made no later than March 4 in order to ensure availability of services. (After we receive your request, we will work with you to build your convention schedule by utilizing the free online session scheduler.)

Alternative Formats

The convention program will be made available in large-print, Braille (Desk Copy), and thumb-drive formats. Requests must be received by CEC no later than March 4 to ensure that we have time to arrange for an adequate supply of adapted materials. Please make your requests in advance by completing the accessibility form. The adapted programs will be available for pick-up onsite at the Accessibility Booth.

Transportation to/from the Airport

Please visit the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Web site https://www.sanantonio.gov/aviation/accessibility.asp for complete airport accessibility information. For transportation information between SAT and the downtown River Walk   hotels, please see the information below.

Shuttle Service

GO Airport Shuttle is San Antonio’s official shared-ride shuttle service between SAT and the downtown River Walk hotels. Make your reservation online at http://citytoursinc.com/airport-shuttleor call 210-281-9900. You may also buy your ticket at the airport at the GO Airport Shuttle Desk by baggage claim.GO Airport Shuttles are accessible. It is recommended that reservations for an accessible shuttle be made in advance. Tickets are $19.25 for a one-way ride and $34.50 for a round trip.

Upon arrival at the airport:

Stop at the GO Airport Shuttle Desk next to Baggage Claim to either pick up your tickets or to buy your tickets. Be sure to have your online confirmation number with you. You will be directed to the shuttle.

Upon return to the airport:

Meet the van at the hotel entrance at the pre-arranged time and present your ticket to the driver.

Taxi Information

You will have several choices of taxis from the airport to the downtown River Walk hotels. You can make your reservation online or by phone. Accessible cabs are available.  It is recommended that reservations for accessible cabs be made in advance. One-way cab fare is approximately $30. Four passengers ride for the price of one. Follow the signs to Baggage Claim and proceed to the cab stand at the curb. The following cab companies are recommended:

Yellow Cab: http://www.yellowcabsa.com/order.aspx or 210-222-2222

National Cab: http://www.nationalcab.com or 210-434-4444

SA Taxi 480: http://www.sataxi480.comor 210-429-5294