ACCESSIBILITY

Dream Con is dedicated to ensuring our convention is accessible to as many visitors as possible regardless of their ability. We have been diligently focusing our efforts to improve the onsite experience and will strive to provide an inclusive environment for all attendees. 

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Accessibility wristbands are offered free to fans with mobility, vision, hearing, and other medical or accessibility needs. These wristbands can be picked up onsite at Dream Con's registration and information areas. Please note: These wristbands only provide additional access and do not include admission. ADA attendees and their companions/assistants must still have a pre-purchased admission badge prior to requesting a complimentary accessibility wristband.

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Accommodation Request

So that we can account for your needs during the planning process, please fill out the form below. You must have a pre-purchased admission badge to request accommodations.

Dream Con Accommodation Request Form

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Sensory Information

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The AccessiBliss Suite is a quiet space adjacent to the Main Stage that can be utilized by all ADA attendees and companions. If you need a break from loud noises and bright lights, this space will be available at your disposal. Designated Premier events will be streamed into the AccessiBliss Suite for viewing. Disposable ear plugs, and select sensory items will be available for use. No RSVP is required for access.

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The Manga Library, which is located on the 3rd floor of the Austin Convention Center (ACC), will also be a designated quiet space that can be utilized by any attendee in need of a recess from transpiring events.

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Mobility Accommodations

Expedited entry at all entrances of the Austin Convention Center will be available for any attendees with an ADA wristband designation. There are four entrances into the ACC where you can go directly to the front of the line in order to enter the building (See map below).

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Note: All attendees must still participate and comply with all safety/security protocols including, but not limited to, bag search, metal detectors etc.

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For any Premier Stage programming rooms (Main Stage, Dream Stage, and Special Events), you are able to go straight to the door marked “ADA Access” in order to gain access to the room about 10 minutes earlier than door opening. Those with the appropriate wristband will have access to a limited amount of designated seating for each event. For Premier Events, doors may close 15 minutes prior to the start time in order to ensure programming remains on schedule. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so be mindful that specific programming events can fill up quickly. Note: an RSVP via LEAP is still required to attend any events that require registration.

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Mobility scooters provided by the Austin Convention Center will be available onsite for an additional cost. Scooters are housed at the ACC Business Center located between Exhibit Halls 2 and 3. Mobility Scooter Requests are due thirty (30) days prior to day 1 of Dream Convention. Scooters are for indoor use only. To make a request, please send an email to logan.murphy@austintexas.gov and include the following:

• First and Last Name for the Rental
• Cell Phone Number
• Event Name
• Pick Up/Return Date 

Current rates set by the ACC (Credit only):

• $45 for 1 day
• $80 for 2 days
• $120 for 3 days
• $160 for 4 days

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Rental requires a $50 deposit which is refunded once scooter is returned/undamaged. A rental agreement, waiver form, and payment is required at the time of rental. 

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Audio Accommodations

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ASL INTERPRETING

ASL Interpreting will be provided for the following programming events:

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Friday:

Opening Ceremony & SpeakEezy Podcast | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Craft of Creation | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HOH Creator League Showdown: Dodgeball | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Saturday:

RDCWorld Jeopardy | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Behind the Scenes of Content Creation | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cosplay Contest | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Cosplay Runway | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Sunday:

Family Feud | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Closing Panel and Ceremony | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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If you plan to bring an ASL interpreter, they must have a pre-purchased admission badge. Events that will include ASL interpreters will be specified on the Dream Con mobile app as the programming schedule becomes available. 

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CLOSED CAPTIONING

Closed captioning will be available in the AccessiBliss Suite. Events that will include ASL interpreters will be specified on the Dream Con mobile app as the programming schedule becomes available.

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AUDIO REDUCING DEVICES

A limited number of disposable, noise-reducing earplugs will be provided at request. Earplugs will be located in the AccessiBliss Suite, which is adjacent to the Main Stage in the Austin Convention Center.

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Visual Accommodations

A non-color coded map of the Austin Convention Center and the Hilton hotel will be provided at the registration table in the Hilton upon request.

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Service Animals

Service animals will be permitted in the event with the appropriate designation. A service animal is defined as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Please refer to the link below for more information on service animal requirements as outlined by the Austin Convention Center.

https://ops.austinconventioncenter.com/animals

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Nursing Room

Nursing rooms are available for use on the 1st and 3rd floors of the Austin Convention Center. Each room is equipped with a changing table, mini refrigerator, and additional amenities. 

• 1st floor room located outside of Exhibit Hall 1
• 3rd floor room located across from Meeting Room 10C

‍For any additional questions, please contact us at  info@dreamconvention.com