Accessibility
* <a href="/2017/venue/accessibility#OCC"> Oregon Convention Center Map</a>
* <a href="/2017/venue/accessibility#Hotles"> Hotels</a>
* <a href="/2017/venue/accessibility#FAQ"> Accessibility FAQ</a>
The Oregon Convention Center <a id="OCC"></a>
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This is the main venue for the conference where all sessions will take place. The Oregon Convention Center is in compliance with all Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Below is a map showing elevator locations, accessible bathrooms, accessible doors, and first aid.
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PyCon Hotels <a id="Hotels"></a>
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All of our hotels are also in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The hotels will provide maps upon request for the following:
* Elevator Location
* Accessible bathroom locations
* Accessible door locations
* Ramp locations
If you require an ADA compliant hotel room, please email us to let us know as each hotel has a limited number available. Anyone who has special accessibility requests can email us at [pycon-disabilityservices@python.org](mailto:pycon-disabilityservices@python.org)
Accessibility FAQ <a id="FAQ"></a>
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This FAQ covers accessibility information for the PyCon. The PyCon committee recognizes that accessibility is a continuous process, both systemic and individual. If you have specific questions or accessibility needs not covered here, please [email us](mailto:pycon-disabilityservices@python.org).
**Q: Will the conference venues be accessible for people with mobility impairments (e.g. wheelchair-accessible)?**
A: Yes. The Oregon Convention Center does have 5 elevators available to get to the lower level or the Portland Ballroom level. See map above, the green circles designate the elevators.
**Q: I plan to attend the conference with an attendant. Do attendants need to register separately? Will food and other resources be provided for attendants as well?**
A: Please register your attendant by contacting us. All resources will be available to the attendant.
**Q: Will there be captioning?**
A: The main conference (May 19 - 21) will have captioning. The tutorials (May 17 - 18) will not. If you need interpreters for the tutorials, please [email us](mailto:pycon-disabilityservices@python.org).
**Q: What about interpreters?**
A: We do not have interpreters at the conference, unless we are notified that interpreters have to be scheduled. If you need interpreters during the conference, [please let us know](mailto:pycon-disabilityservices@python.org).
**Q: Where do I mention accessibility requests?**
A: Ewa and Emily are happy to help! You can [email us](mailto:pycon-disabilityservices@python.org) your requests.
[1]: http://i.imgur.com/J6RzNbP.png
[2]: http://i.imgur.com/qpJhPNQ.png
[3]: http://i.imgur.com/cxxCcow.png