The Academy is committed to working closely with America’s Center Convention Complex and all of our other vendors to provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations for an accessible convention experience for attendees at AAA Annual Convention 2027.
The accommodations outlined below will automatically be made available for all attendees, from Wednesday, April 7 through Saturday, April 10.
If you have any questions or concerns about accommodations, contact AAAinfo@audiology.org.
Auditory
Real-Time Speech-to-Text Transcription
Real-time speech-to-text transcription services will be available in most educational session rooms (Learning Modules, Mini Modules, Research Podiums, Student Research Forum, Learning Labs, Featured Sessions, Grand Rounds, and Student Series).
Real-time speech-to-text transcription services will be projected on a screen for the entire audience by utilizing artificial intelligence for the speech-to-text transcription. Seating location in the meeting room and ambient noise will not affect the transcription since the audio is received directly from the speaker’s microphone. Because the captioning will be displayed on to a large screen at the front of the room, no additional devices will be required by the attendee for viewing the captioning. Speakers will be directed to speak clearly and slowly and to repeat audience questions for inclusion in the speech-to-text transcription.
Session rooms will have reserved seating available within the first two rows.
Assistive Listening Devices
The same service providing the speech-to-text transcription service will also provide amplified audio directly to your own device by scanning a QR code with your smartphone for that session. Pair your smartphone to your preferred hearing device and you can control the volume of the audio output.
Visual
All session rooms will have reserved seating available within the first two rows to allow attendees to sit closer to the stage for better visual and auditory accessibility.
Presenters are asked to upload their presentation prior to the convention so it can be uploaded into the mobile app and available for download to enable attendees to use the accessibility features on their own device to view the presentation.
Presenters will also be provided with specific guidelines and best practices drawn from organizations that specialize in this area for developing PowerPoint slides that are accessible to all.
Mobility
America’s Center is committed to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities. Electronic sliding doors are located at the following entrances: Washington and Plaza. Electronic assistance doors are located at the following entrances: A, B, Courtyard and Broadway Central. Elevators are located in the Washington and Plaza lobbies of the Convention Center.
All restrooms and drinking fountains are wheelchair accessible in the Convention Center. There are two family restrooms in the Convention Center (Hall 4 and Hall 4X). The Washington and Plaza first aid rooms in the Convention Center have restrooms that can be used by guests needing additional assistance by a family member.
New Mothers
There are two family restrooms in the Convention Center (Hall 4 and Hall 4X). The Washington and Plaza first aid rooms in the Convention Center have restrooms that can be used by guests needing additional assistance by a family member.
Let Us Know Your Accessibility Needs
While the accommodations outlined above will be provided by the Academy automatically, we ask that you let us know in advance regarding your specific plans.
When registering for the convention, select the Special Accommodations section, and indicate whether you require hearing, visual or mobility accommodations no later than March 8, 2027. Academy staff will follow-up to confirm receipt.
The Academy is committed to ensuring the convention is accessible to every attendee. Therefore, if the above offered accommodations are not sufficient for your participation at AAA 2027, please contact us to discuss feasible alternatives by March 8, 2027. The Academy is unable to guarantee availability of any requests made after that date.
If you have any questions or concerns about accommodations, please contact AAAinfo@audiology.org.
