GHC Accessibility FAQs

There will be staff around the venue and at the information desk who are specifically tasked with assisting attendees who need special accommodations.

For other ADA-related inquiries, contact for all necessary information and assistance.

McCormick Place – North/Lakeside/South Building entrances and exits will be equipped with ramps and there will be specified areas for accessible queuing. Information and registration desks will be low enough to accommodate those in mobility aids or other reasons for height differentials.

Yes, gender-neutral restrooms will be available at McCormick Place – North/Lakeside/South Buildings.

Shuttles will be running to nearby hotels for transportation to the venue. Attendees can request an ADA shuttle (notating the day and time needed) for transportation to the venue. If requesting an ADA Shuttle more than 24 hours in advance, please email . If booking the shuttle within 24 hours of when you need it, we will provide the phone number for you to call closer to the event date.

McCormick Place has paidparking options, see their website for information.

Yes, ADA seating will be available in all rooms (Mainstage, Breakouts, Workshops). Onsite, an ambassador or temporary staff member will guide you to these spots. If you require assistance with hearing devices, they will also direct you to the technicians.

There will be an ASL translator at the Mainstage throughout the event, with ADA seating directly in front of the translator.

For attendees that need 1:1 translating assistance throughout the event, ASL interpreters are available by reservation. We will connect attendees with a translator and facilitate the exchange of information, so attendees can locate the translator onsite. Email to make reservations.

Attendees can bring their own tech for the technicians to plug in during any given session.

Closed captioning will be available for Mainstage and Plenary sessions.

Scootaround is proud to provide wheelchairs, scooters, powerchairs, rollators, oxygen equipment, and more to enhance your GHC 25 experience. Scootaround location will be provided when available.

Your mobility device can be reserved in advance and will be waiting for you onsite. Daily and weekly rates are available. Operators are available seven days per week. For more information, call (888) 441-7575, email Scootaround, or visit the website.

Yes, trained service animals are welcome in all McCormick Place buildings. Please note that only trained service animals, not emotional support or therapy animals, are permitted.

Yes, more information on childcare at GHC 25 will become available soon.

Lactation rooms will be placed in different areas of the venue for attendees who need to pump. Please note that these rooms do not have refrigeration facilities, and no items should be left unattended. For more clarification, please reach out to .

Yes, there will be a space reserved for those who participate in daily prayer. The information desk or any event staff can direct you to this room.

Quiet Zones are serene and meditative areas that provide a tranquil space with seating and a relaxing environment, ideal for brief meditation or taking a brief break from the crowd. There will be a quiet zone available at both the McCormick Place – North/Lakeside/South Buildings and the Marriott Marquis Downtown. The information desk or any event staff can direct you to the Quiet Zones.