NCTM supports a safe and respectful environment that is focused on building a better community during your conference experience. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.

NCTM includes the following in conference planning process:

• The Opening Session, Closing Session, and the Iris Carl Equity Session will have live ASL interpretation with reserved seating in the front of the session room. 
• NCTM contracts with ASL agencies to secure Interpreters for onsite services. NCTM actively seeks to meet the needs of attendee accommodations during presentations.
• Speakers will use microphones for all sessions. 
• Our hotel team works with attendees who require special accommodation.
• For visually impaired, a printed copy of the program book will be available upon request.
• All visual information presented during the keynote and sessions will be communicated verbally. We have asked speakers to verbally communicate what is presented on their slides.
  • If you are attending with a colleague who will be providing sighted assistance in navigating the conference spaces, please contact [email protected]
• NCTM works with local businesses to provide scooters for onsite mobility needs.
• NCTM has partnered with a Transportation Service to provide ADA shuttles to and from hotel to convention center throughout the conference.
• Attendees will have access to a nursing lounge/lactation room.
• There will be gender-neutral restrooms located throughout the event space.
• NCTM’s Event Code of Conduct outlines expectations for all attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, service providers, and volunteers (collectively, “participants”) at NCTM virtual and in-person events.
  

ADA Services at the Convention Center

Manual and Mobilized Scooters are available for a per-day fee through Scootaround Personal Transportation Solutions. To find out more about how the Scootaround locations can help you with a wheelchair or mobility scooter rental in Washington, DC, call directly at 1-888-441-7575 or email for more information. Please coordinate directly with the agency.  

Parking 

Twelve metered public parking spaces designated for vehicles displaying disability parking placards/permits or license tags are located on 9th Street: 

• Three spaces on the east side of 9th Street between Mt. Vernon Place and L Street 

• Three spaces on the east side of 9th Street between L Street and M Street 

• Three spaces on the east side of 9th Street between M Street and N Street 
  

• Three metered, public parking spaces designated for vehicles displaying disability parking placards/permits are located on 7th Street between Mt. Vernon Place and L Street. 

Parking signs are posted indicating that the spaces are for two-hour parking from 7:00am–6:30pm daily, available on a first come, first serve basis. 

Service Animals 

Trained service animals are permitted in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center with proper supervision. 

Information Booth

The Information Booth will be located at the Mount Vernon Place entrance. Please see an associate for details regarding parking, lost and found, dining recommendations and much more. 

Mobile App

The NCTM Central app keeps you connected with every aspect of the Annual Meeting. The free app allows you to search sessions, speakers, and exhibits; view the Exhibit Hall floor plan; highlight your favorite presentations; rate presentations; and interact with your colleagues! Visit: nctm.org/confapp to download the app.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found items will be turned in each day to the associate at the Information Booth. Each evening, items will be turned into the convention center security. 

Baggage and Coat Check 

Bag and coat check will be available for a flat fee of $5.00 at the convention center on Friday (10/27) 7:30AM -5:00PM and Saturday (10/28) 7:30AM - 2:00PM inside room 103B. Please note, the average forecasted weather in Washington, DC in late October is around 65 degrees, with chances of rain at any time. Business Casual attire is suggested for the event, keeping in mind the Walter E. Washington Convention Center meeting room temperatures will fluctuate depending on size of room and attendance.