Inclusive Conference Experience

NASPA is committed to creating an accessible, welcoming conference for all attendees. We've built accessibility and inclusivity into every aspect of the conference experience.

Physical Accessibility

The Convention Center, all conference hotels, and shuttle services are fully accessible to wheelchair and scooter users. ADA-accessible seating is reserved at keynote sessions, featured educational sessions, the SA series, and NASPA Foundation Awards. NASPA staff are available throughout the venue to help you navigate between sessions and identify accessible routes and elevators.

A complimentary shuttle runs between the Convention Center and our designated conference hotels: Loews Kansas City Hotel (1515 Wyandotte St) and Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel (200 W 12th St).

Service animals are welcome at all conference venues and events.

Communication Access

Live captioning (CART) will be provided for all keynote sessions. Individual ASL interpretation and CART services are available for breakout sessions by request—please contact us in advance to arrange these services.

Presenters are asked to use microphones and verbally describe all visual content on their slides. The NASPA Events app and PDF program book are both screen-reader compatible and available before the conference on mobile devices and computers. Limited printed programs are available at registration—let us know if you'd like one reserved for you.

Wellness and Religious Observance

Private nursing rooms equipped with pillows, refrigerators, and storage labels are available for breastfeeding attendees. Gender-specific prayer rooms and prayer mats are provided throughout the event. A dedicated self-care room offers a quiet space to disconnect and regroup when needed.

To support attendees with chemical sensitivities, we kindly ask all participants to be mindful of wearing strong fragrances or scented products during the conference.

Restrooms

All-gender restrooms are available at all conference facilities, including the Kansas City Convention Center, Loews Kansas City Hotel, and Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel.

Medical Services

We will also be supported by onsite medical staff.

Nearby Pharmacies:

CVS Pharmacy: 3902 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Walgreens Pharmacy: 2501 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy: Offers local service, compounding, and free delivery
Albers Medical Pharmacy: 4400 Broadway, Ste 106, Kansas City, MO 64111 (near Saint Luke's Hospital)
North Kansas City Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy: 2800 Clay Edwards Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116

Nearby Urgent Care Centers:

T-Mobile Center Urgent Care: Located in downtown, open Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5 PM
Concentra Urgent Care (North KC): 599 Armour Road, open Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
Kansas City Cares Clinic: 3515 Broadway

Nearby Hospital Emergency Rooms:

University Health Truman Medical Center: 2301 Holmes St
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City: 4401 Wornall Rd

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