Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Association for Behavior Analysis International® (ABAI) is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.

52nd Annual Convention

Preconvention Workshops: Thursday, May 21–Friday, May 22

Convention: Saturday, May 23–Monday, May 25

Moscone Center West, San Francisco, California

ABAI Events: Accessibility, Support Services, and Inclusion Information

ABAI secures event sites years in advance. In doing so, several factors are considered for the location, size, and costs. Additionally, ABAI considers sociopolitical context for safety, welcomeness, and inclusion.


Accessibility

ABAI is committed to providing a welcoming, accessible environment for all attendees. If you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact us at convention@abainternational.org. Our team will confirm and communicate as needed for follow-up and on-site support. We will make every effort to accommodate all requests within the logistical limits of our venues.


As a Presenter

Presentations are normally given from a stage requiring a few stairs to reach. Speaker podiums/lecterns are 4’ 10” tall, and speakers are typically expected to present from the podium/lectern standing up for the duration of the presentation, especially if the microphone is in a fixed position. Seating is available for the presenter before and after their presentation. Panel sessions will have seats pre-arranged on stage. If there are any issues with this set up, please communicate with ABAI early to discuss accommodations such as a step, stool, or ramp.


For the Audience

Below are a few accessibility resources for presenters to consider incorporating during their session to create an inclusive and accessible environment for their audience.


  • Captioning: Presenters may turn on the captioning (subtitles) during their presentation. PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Keynote applications have easy-to-use captioning support and instructions (see resources and links below). Turning on the captioning feature allows your microphone to capture your speech and displays it as text directly on your slides in real time.
  • Readability: Strong contrast between the text and background colors makes the slides easier to view. Larger text sizes also help – try to avoid using font sizes smaller than 18pt. Sans serif fonts are most readable. Additionally, try to avoid placing a lot of text on the very bottom of your slides, as folks in the back may not be able to see it.
  • Descriptions: When displaying a table, graph, or image, it is helpful to talk through and describe the various reference points, rather than gesturing to the screen. It is also helpful to give a brief description of what is in a video before you play it to the audience.
  • Q&As: If your session incorporates questions from the audience, please have them use the microphone and/or repeat the audience member’s question before answering so everyone knows what was asked.

Captions/Translations

There are many resources available for using captions and translations in your presentations.

  • Microsoft Office:
    • Step-by-step instructions and best practice for making your PowerPoint presentations accessible. [Link to instructions]
    • PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 can transcribe your words as you present and display them on-screen as captions in the same language you are speaking, or as subtitles translated to another language. [Link to instructions]
  • Google Slides:
  • Apple Keynote:
    • Create accessible documents, spreadsheets, or presentations with Pages, Numbers, or Keynote. [Link to instructions]


Getting Around

For this event, all sessions and activities will take place within Moscone Center West. ABAI will make full use of the available facilities in this building and will ensure that there are many places to sit and rest in hallways, near session rooms, in lobbies, and in other available spaces throughout the venue.


While Moscone Center West does not have an interactive map, ABAI will provide an attendee map for reference, which will accurately reflect the event’s layout and room assignments.


General accessibility and mobility resources across the U.S. are available in the Resources section at the bottom of this page. Additional local resources will be made available before each event.


Event Seating

At ABAI events, we ensure that each room has wheelchair/scooter seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone with limited mobility or who is using a mobility device such as a scooter, walker, crutches, or wheelchair may wait near the front of the line to use this accessible seating. There will be limited, marked accessible seating in each session room for those with hearing and/or visual impairments. For onsite help, please alert an ABAI staff member.


Restrooms

All U.S.-based event sites must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For non-U.S. locations, ABAI contracts with venues and facilities that have restrooms that are accessible for all guests.


Personal and Parental Supports


Personal


ABAI will make Room 3012 on level 3 of the Moscone Center West available for personal support—to serve as a quiet, sensory-break, meditation, or prayer room. Individuals may access the room based on immediate needs, but we ask that attendees also consider other attendees’ needs when using the room. The room will remain unlocked and independently accessible during normal event hours (the same operating hours as the event registration desks). For onsite assistance, please see ABAI staff at the registration desk.


Childcare/Sitter Services

Below are some licensed sitter agencies, with fully background-checked sitters who will come to your hotel room to provide childcare at competitive rates. Please note that this information was sourced online, and ABAI is not affiliated with these service suppliers.



Nursing Room

Moscone Center West offers a Mamava lactation pod for nursing parents, located on Level 2 near Room 2024. The pod provides a secure, private, wheelchair-accessible space equipped with seating, a fold-down table, and an electrical outlet for pumping or breastfeeding.


To access the pod, download the Mamava app to locate the pod, check its availability, and unlock the door using Bluetooth. Use of the pod is on a first-come, first-served basis, and it locks securely from the inside for privacy, with no physical key required.


Please note that Mamava pods at Moscone Center West are not equipped with refrigeration, and the Moscone Center West does not provide refrigeration for breast milk.


Accessibility/Mobility Resources


ADA at The Moscone Center

The Moscone Center is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as it relates to permanent facility access accommodations such as, but not limited to, wheelchair ramps, elevator standards, door width standards, and restroom accessibility. Service animals are welcome to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally permitted access.


Accessibility/Mobility

General resources across the U.S. are available below. Additional local resources will be made available before each event.


Accessible Public Transportation

At many locations, ground transportation companies are able to pick up passengers with mobility aids curbside at the airport. Location-specific information and resources can be found below. Pre-arranging services is highly recommended to ensure availability and timely pickups.


Guidelines & Requirements

The ADA & Accessible Ground Transportation


Local Transportation Options

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