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Convention Accessibility Guide

Columbus, Ohio

ACPA17 Access Guide 2

Table of Contents Welcome to ACPA17! ................................................................................................................................ 5

Contact Personnel ...................................................................................................................................... 5

ACPA17 Convention Access Chair ..................................................................................................... 5

Chair of the Coalition for (Dis)Ability ................................................................................................... 6

ACPA17 Convention Experiences Chair ............................................................................................ 6

ACPA17 Convention Chair ................................................................................................................... 7

Accommodation Requests ........................................................................................................................ 7

Interpreting Services .............................................................................................................................. 7

Air Travel to and from ACPA17 Convention .......................................................................................... 8

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Code: CMH)............................................................... 8

Wheelchair Assistance ...................................................................................................................... 8

Parking ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Ground Transportation to and from CMH ....................................................................................... 9

Restrooms ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Signage .............................................................................................................................................. 11

TTY/TDD Telephone ........................................................................................................................ 11

Rickenbacker Inland Port (Code: LCK) ............................................................................................. 11

Wheelchair Assistance .................................................................................................................... 11

Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Ground Transportation to and from LCK ...................................................................................... 12

Restrooms ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Signage .............................................................................................................................................. 12

TTY/TDD Telephone ........................................................................................................................ 12

Ground Transportation ............................................................................................................................ 13

Accessible Taxi Services .................................................................................................................... 13

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Services ............................................................................. 14

COTA Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 14

COTA Paratransit (Mainstream) .................................................................................................... 15

Rental Cars ........................................................................................................................................... 15

Uber & LYFT ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Conference Hotels ................................................................................................................................... 16

Hyatt Regency Columbus ................................................................................................................... 16


Building Access ................................................................................................................................ 16

Common Areas Accessibility .......................................................................................................... 16

Room Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 17

Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 18

Hilton Columbus Downtown ............................................................................................................... 19

Building Access ................................................................................................................................ 19



Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 21

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus ............................................................................................................. 22

Building Access ................................................................................................................................ 22



Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Crown Plaza Columbus – Downtown ................................................................................................ 23

Building Access ................................................................................................................................ 23



Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 25

Red Roof Plus+ Columbus Downtown .............................................................................................. 26

Building Access ................................................................................................................................ 26



Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 31

Renaissance Columbus Downtown ................................................................................................... 31

Building Access ................................................................................................................................ 32



Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 33

Greater Columbus Convention Center .................................................................................................. 34

Building Access .................................................................................................................................... 34

Parking & Transportation .................................................................................................................... 34

Food Court & Shopping Area ............................................................................................................. 34


Restrooms ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Other Consideration ................................................................................................................................. 36

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings ....................................................... 36

Drugstores ............................................................................................................................................. 36

Medical Equipment Rentals ................................................................................................................ 36

Maps ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

CBUS Route Map ................................................................................................................................. 38

Convention Center Floor Plan ............................................................................................................ 39

Hyatt Hotel Floors Containing ACPA17 Events ............................................................................... 40

Hilton Hotel Floors Containing ACPA17 Events .............................................................................. 43


Welcome to ACPA17!

Welcome to Columbus, Ohio, USA! Columbus is a unique city with a variety of options to engage with during your time at convention. This guide is designed to provide information on accessibility relative to your experience at convention. The Membership Engagement Team, in conjunction with the Convention Experience Team and the Coalition for (Dis)Ability, attempted to provide information related to accessibility that attendees should find useful during their time at the ACPA17 Convention. Should you have questions or a need that is not addressed within this guide, please contact the Access Chair for ACPA17. For more information about ACPA17, visit this convention website at http://convention.myacpa.org/columbus2017/

Contact Personnel The following personnel can assist you with questions you may have regarding accessibility at ACPA17

ACPA17 Convention Access Chair

Mr. Michael J. Kutnak [email protected] He/Him/His

http://convention.myacpa.org/columbus2017/

mailto:[email protected]


Chair of the Coalition for (Dis)Ability

Dr. Dale-Ellen O’Neill [email protected] She/Her/Hers

ACPA17 Convention Experiences Chair

Dr. Gretchen Metzelaars [email protected] She/Her/Hers



ACPA17 Convention Chair

Mrs. Danielle Morgan Acosta [email protected] She/Her/Hers

Accommodation Requests If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for

the ACPA17 Convention, please contact the Convention Access Chair, Mr. Michael J.

Kutnak, at [email protected] as soon as possible, or by Friday, March 10th, 2017.

Accommodations can take up to 2-3 weeks to secure and put in place, so requests

should be made as soon as possible.

Interpreting Services Interpreters can be available for all Convention activities upon request. If you require

the use of a sign language interpreter during your time at Convention, please contact

the Convention Access Chair, Mr. Michael J. Kutnak, at [email protected] as soon as

possible, or by Friday, March 10th, 2017.




Air Travel to and from ACPA17 Convention Two main airports service Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Rickenbacker Inland Port. For more information about both airports, go to http://flycolumbus.com/

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Code: CMH) 4600 International Gateway Columbus, Ohio 43219 CMH is the main airport many of you will fly into for the ACPA17 Convention. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority provided the following information related to accessibility at this facility. To visit the official Accessibility page for CMH, go to http://flycolumbus.com/at-port-columbus/special-assistance/ Columbus Regional Airport Authority Customer Service Team Phone: 1-614-239-4000 CMH Police: 1-614-239-4029

Wheelchair Assistance Wheelchair or special assistance can be arranged through each individual airline via telephone, airline website, or at the airline’s ticket counter. The following airlines service CMH:

Air Canada Express http://www.aircanada.com/us/en/home.html 1-888-247-2262 TTY: 1-800-361-8071

American/American Eagle Reservations https://www.aa.com/homePage.do 1-800-433-7300 TTY: 1-800-543-1586

Delta/Delta Connection Reservations http://www.delta.com/ 1-800-221-1212 Accessibility Line: 1-404-209-3434 (For customers with hearing or speech disabilities: Dial 711)

http://flycolumbus.com/

http://flycolumbus.com/at-port-columbus/special-assistance/


Frontier Airlines https://www.flyfrontier.com/ 1- 801-401-9000 TTY: Use the main number and dial 711

Southwest Reservations https://www.southwest.com/ 1-800-435-9792 TTY: 1-800-533-1305

United/United Express Reservations https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/ 1-800-241-6522 Accessibility Desk: 1-800-228-2744

Individuals may also arrange wheelchair services directly with Skycap providers. Skycap providers for CMH include:

PrimeFlight Aviation Services (for Southwest Airlines customers) 1-614-554-6035

Huntleigh USA (for all other airlines) 1-614-239-3276

Parking All parking lots and parking garages at CMH have accessible parking spaces. Shuttle buses used in CMH parking facilities are equipped with lift gear for wheelchair and scooter access. Parking lot shuttle busses run 24 hours a day 7 days a week. For parking lot rates, go to http://flycolumbus.com/parking/

Ground Transportation to and from CMH There are multiple methods of ground transportation available at CMH.

Rental Cars A variety of rental car options are available at CMH. Below are the rental car companies who offer specific options for individuals with disabilities. To ensure access to accessible vehicle options, contact your preferred vendor prior to arriving at CMH.

Alamo https://www.alamo.com/ 1-800-GO-ALAMO

http://flycolumbus.com/parking/


Avis https://www.avis.com/ 1-800-331-1212

Budget https://www.budget.com/ 1-800-527-0700

Dollar https://www.dollar.com/ 1-800-800-4000

Enterprise https://www.enterprise.com/ 1-800-325-8007

Hertz https://www.hertz.com/ 1-800-654-3131

National https://www.nationalcar.com/ 1-800-CAR-RENT

Thrifty https://www.thrifty.com/ 1-800-367-2277

Shuttle Busses Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) operates the AirConnect route from CMH to greater Convention Center area. This shuttle is accessible and cost $2.75. For more information go to http://flycolumbus.com/to-from-port-columbus/public-bus-service/

Taxis Taxis are available on demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For information only (No Reservations), call 1-614-239-8294 For information on rates, please go to http://flycolumbus.com/to-from-port-columbus/taxis/ Accessible taxis will service CMH, but do not typically wait at CMH in the taxi line like regular taxis. To arrange for an accessible taxi upon arrival, please contact your

http://flycolumbus.com/to-from-port-columbus/public-bus-service/

http://flycolumbus.com/to-from-port-columbus/public-bus-service/

http://flycolumbus.com/to-from-port-columbus/taxis/

http://flycolumbus.com/to-from-port-columbus/taxis/


preferred accessible taxi service. Information on accessible taxi services in the local area can be found in the Ground Transportation section of this guide.

Restrooms CMH provides accessible family style restrooms on the baggage claim level, ticketing level, as well as in Concourses A, B and C. These facilities are designated as accessible and are open to all genders.

Signage Braille signage is on each of the elevators and international symbol designations on all terminal signage. The Flight and Baggage Information Display System monitors are capable of displaying visual paging messages for the benefit of the hearing impaired guests. This paging is also available for passenger and public paging requests.

TTY/TDD Telephone CMH provides a portable TTY/TDD device, located at the Information Booth on the Baggage Claim level.

Rickenbacker Inland Port (Code: LCK) 2241 John Circle Drive Columbus, Ohio 43217 The Columbus Regional Airport Authority provided the following information related to accessibility at this facility. To see the official Accessibility page for LCK, go to: http://flycolumbus.com/rickenbacker-flights/ Rickenbacker Inland Port Customer Services Team 1-614-491-1401

Wheelchair Assistance Wheelchair or special assistance can be arranged through each individual airline via telephone, airline website, or at the airline’s ticket counter. The following airlines service LCK:

Allegiant Airlines https://www.allegiantair.com/ 1-702-505-8888

http://flycolumbus.com/rickenbacker-flights/


Parking Accessible parking is available directly in front of the terminal. For parking rates go to http://flycolumbus.com/rickenbacker-flights/

Ground Transportation to and from LCK There are multiple methods of ground transportation available at LCK.

Rental Cars

Enterprise Rent-A-Car services LCK but does not keep any vehicles at the terminal. Customers must contact Enterprise prior to arrival to arrange pick up and transportation to the southeast Enterprise office location. Enterprise provides this services during the following times: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/gpbr.us-oh-groveport.3839.html 1-614-836-2500

Shuttle Bus As there is only one terminal passengers will utilize at this airport, shuttle services are not provided to the parking areas.

Taxis While there are no standing taxis at LCK, local taxis do service this airport. Please see the Ground Transportation section of this guide for more information on accessible taxi services in the local area.

Restrooms Accessible restrooms are located in both the gate area and on ticketing/baggage claim area next to the ticket counter. All are accessible restrooms are signed and marked appropriately.

Signage Braille signage is on each of the elevators and international symbol designations on all terminal signage.

TTY/TDD Telephone LCK does not currently provide TTY/TDD services on site.

http://flycolumbus.com/rickenbacker-flights/


Ground Transportation The following option are available for ground transportation throughout Columbus during your time at ACPA17 Convention.

Accessible Taxi Services Aarow Taxi Service http://www.taxicabcolumbusohio.com/ 1-614-267-9999 Aarow Taxi provides regular and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service utilizes vehicles that are equipped with ramps to accommodate standard sized wheelchairs. Acme Taxi http://www.acmetaxi.com/ 1-614-777-7777 Acme Taxi provides regular and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service has access to paratransit vans with ramps and straps to secure chair when inside vehicle. They can accommodate larger wheelchairs inside the vehicles but lack the motorized chair lift function. Blue Cab http://www.bluecabofcolumbus.com/ 1-614-236-4444 Blue Cab provides regular and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service utilizes vehicles that are equipped with ramps to accommodate standard sized wheelchairs. Bobcat Taxi http://bobcattransportation.com/ 1-614-823-6600 Bobcat Taxi provides regular and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service has access to paratransit vans with ramps and straps to secure chair when inside vehicle. They can accommodate larger wheelchairs inside the vehicles but lack the motorized chair lift function. Inga Taxi http://ingataxi.com/ 1-614-823-6600 Inga Taxi provides regular and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service utilizes vehicles that are equipped with ramps to accommodate standard sized wheelchairs.

http://www.taxicabcolumbusohio.com/

http://www.acmetaxi.com/

http://www.bluecabofcolumbus.com/

http://bobcattransportation.com/

http://ingataxi.com/


Orange Cab http://www.orangecabcolumbus.com/ 1-614-414-0000 Orange Cab provides regular and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service has access to paratransit vans with ramps and straps to secure chair when inside vehicle. They can accommodate larger wheelchairs inside the vehicles but lack the motorized chair lift function. Shamrock Taxi http://shamrocktaxicab.com/ 1-614-787-8888 Shamrock Taxi provides regular and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service has access to paratransit vans with ramps and straps to secure chair when inside vehicle. They can accommodate larger wheelchairs inside the vehicles but lack the motorized chair lift function. Yellow Cab http://www.yellowcabofcolumbus.com/ 1-614-444-4444 Yellow Cab provides regular taxi service and wheelchair accessible taxi services. This service has access to 10 paratransit taxis equipped with ramps and motorized lifts to accommodate larger chairs or scooters.

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Services COTA operates four bus lines throughout the city of Columbus: Local Line, Express Line, Crosstown Line, and CBUS. Each of these lines operate with accessible buses. The CBUS line is the line most relevant to your ACPA17 Convention Experience. This bus line services the immediate area surrounding the ACPA17 Convention. This bus is free to ride. For a map of this route, go to http://www.cota.com/maps/route/CBUS For more information on the other bus routes and their fees, please go to http://www.cota.com/

COTA Accessibility The following services are offered by COTA in relation to accessibility:

All fixed-route buses have the capacity to lower themselves to the curb to make boarding easier.

All vehicles have ramps that extend for wheelchairs and other types of mobility devices.

On each bus, stops are announced audibly and displayed on a screen.

Service animals are welcome on all busses.

http://www.orangecabcolumbus.com/

http://shamrocktaxicab.com/

http://www.yellowcabofcolumbus.com/

http://www.cota.com/maps/route/CBUS

http://www.cota.com/


COTA Paratransit (Mainstream) The COTA Paratransit system is called Mainstream and is available for individuals who cannot ride the existing buses used on current bus routes. COTA Mainstream operates throughout Franklin County, and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking and Union Counties.

COTA Mobility Services Department http://www.cota.com/Riding-COTA/Accessibility/Mobility-Services-(ADA-Paratransit).aspx 1-614-275-5828 TTY: 614-272-3030 [email protected]

Reservations can be made up to seven days prior and at least one day in advance of requested trips. To qualify to use COTA Mainstream, a condition must prevent the applicant from using the fixed-route bus service. To apply for COTA Mainstream, an application must be completed; Part 1 completed by applicant and Part 2 must be completed by a licensed or certified professional who is most familiar with the applicant’s functional limitations. In addition to completing the application, the applicant must also attend an interview/functional assessment with an Eligibility Administrator. A visitor who resides in another jurisdiction and already has paratransit eligibility may request to use COTA Mainstream service. The visitor must provide an eligibility letter from their respective paratransit provider verifying that they have current paratransit eligibility and must show their eligibility expiration date in the letter. The documentation can be mailed to COTA Mobility Services, 1330 Fields Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 or faxed to (614) 272-3018. For more information, please call the Mobility Coordinator at (614) 275-5833.

Rental Cars Multiple rental car proprietors operate in the city. Please visit the list of rental car

proprietors in the “Ground Transportation to and from CMH” and “Ground

Transportation to and from LCK” section of this guide above.

Uber & LYFT While both Uber and Lyft are available in greater Columbus, OH region, neither services

are currently offering guaranteed accessible services. Therefore, the convention

planning team does not recommend the use of Uber or LYFT for those attendees with

significant mobility impairments.

http://www.cota.com/Riding-COTA/Accessibility/Mobility-Services-(ADA-Paratransit).aspx

http://www.cota.com/Riding-COTA/Accessibility/Mobility-Services-(ADA-Paratransit).aspx



Conference Hotels The ACPA17 Convention will utilize 6 different hotels. Accessibility for each hotel is described in the following sections.

Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street Columbus, OH, 43215 Phone: 1-614-463-1234 The Hyatt Regency is located adjacent to the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Multiple internal connections to the convention center exist in the Hyatt. This is the closest hotel to the majority of activities taking place at the convention center and the site of several ACPA17 Convention activities. They Hyatt will host several events as part of the ACPA17 Convention.

Building Access The main drop off and entrance point for the Hyatt Regency is located on E. Nationwide

Blvd. This entrance has a double wide, motion sensor automatic doors. All other public

entrances to the building are accessible as well.

The closest bus stop to this facility is located 40 ft. from the main entrance.

Common Areas Accessibility The common areas of the Hyatt have accessible pathways to all important locations and

experiences contained within the hotel. Elevators are available throughout the facility

and open to the public.

Reservation Desk The reservation desk has an accessible check-in/out lane and offers staff who are sign

language proficient. The Hyatt Reservations Director, Erin O’Conner, is proficient in

sign language and has regular hours of 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri. If you are arriving

outside of this time frame and need to speak with sign language proficient staff, please

contact the hotel prior to arrival to arrange that service.

Pool and Fitness Areas The hotel includes a pool and fitness center. There is an accessible entrance to both

and the pool is equipped with a chair lift for access to the water.


Business Center The Hyatt features a business center located in the main lobby next to the registration

desk. This facility has an accessible entrance and can accommodate wheelchair users.

Dining Areas This hotel features the Market Stand Café on the second floor. The seating in this area

consists mainly of high backed chairs and high tables. There are very limited

accessible seating options in this venue. The venue does claim to be able to

accommodate wheelchair users.

This restaurant offers a variety of American cuisine. More information on the food

selection can be found at http://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining.html

All day menu:

https://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/content/dam/PropertyWebsites/regency/cmhrc/Doc

uments/all/Hyatt-Regency-Columbus-Spring-2016-All-Day-Dining-Menu.pdf

Breakfast menu:

https://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/content/dam/PropertyWebsites/regency/cmhrc/Doc

uments/all/Hyatt-Regency-Columbus-Spring-2016-Breakfast-Menu.pdf

Room Accessibility The Hyatt provides a variety of accessible room options as part of ACPA17’s assigned room block. The following accessible room combinations are available at the Hyatt: 2 rooms containing a king bed, hearing/sound features, and roll-in showers. 4 rooms containing a king bed, hearing/sound features, and a tub. 7 rooms containing 2 double beds, hearing/sound features, and a tub. 2 rooms containing 2 double beds, hearing/sound features, and roll-in showers. 2 Junior Suites (Bed Type? Shower type? Hearing/Sound Features?) . 1 VIP Suites containing fire alarm system including emergency strobe light and strobe-light smoke detector, cordless phone, closed-caption television, lowered closet shelves, lowered thermostat and light switches, lowered entryway features, including peephole, door latch, lowered bathroom features, including door handle, towel hooks, towel rack, wide bathroom doors, bathroom grab bars, raised toilet seat.

http://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining.html

https://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/content/dam/PropertyWebsites/regency/cmhrc/Documents/all/Hyatt-Regency-Columbus-Spring-2016-All-Day-Dining-Menu.pdf

https://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/content/dam/PropertyWebsites/regency/cmhrc/Documents/all/Hyatt-Regency-Columbus-Spring-2016-All-Day-Dining-Menu.pdf

https://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/content/dam/PropertyWebsites/regency/cmhrc/Documents/all/Hyatt-Regency-Columbus-Spring-2016-Breakfast-Menu.pdf

https://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/content/dam/PropertyWebsites/regency/cmhrc/Documents/all/Hyatt-Regency-Columbus-Spring-2016-Breakfast-Menu.pdf


The following photos depict the different accessible rooms featured at this facility:

For more information on accessible room features, go to http://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms/accessible.html

Parking Accessible parking is available at the Hyatt. The Hyatt offers hotel valet parking for $26 for overnight guests and $20 for day guests. This includes complimentary in/out privileges. Clearance for the garage is 6'3". There is no additional fee on checkout day.

http://columbus.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms/accessible.html


Hilton Columbus Downtown 401 North High Street Columbus, OH, 43215 Phone: 1-614-384-8600 The Hilton Columbus Downtown is the second closest hotel to the majority of activities taking place at the convention center and the site of several ACPA17 Convention activities. The Hilton is connected to the Convention Center via a skywalk bridge. They Hilton will host several events as part of the ACPA17 Convention.

Building Access The main drop off and entrance point for the Hilton is located on N. High Street. This

entrance has accessible automated doors featuring. The West Street Entrance (Self-

Parking entrance) is also accessible.

The closest bus stop to this facility is located 20 ft. from the main entrance.

Common Areas Accessibility The common areas of the Hilton have accessible pathways to all important locations

and experiences contained within the hotel. Elevators are available to the public

throughout the facility.

Reservation Desk The reservation desk has an accessible check-in/out lane.

Pool and Fitness Areas The hotel includes a pool and fitness center. The pool has a chair lift. There are

accessible locker rooms adjacent to the pool and fitness center.

Business Center The Hilton features an open air business center located second floor. This facility has

an accessible pathway to it and can accommodate wheelchair seating.

Dining Areas This hotel features the Coffee Bar on the first floor, and the Gallerie Bar and Gallerie

Bistro on the second floor. The Coffee Bar includes an accessible check-out stand.

The seating both the Gallerie Bar and Gallerie Bistro facilities consist of a variety of

seating types, including accessible seating and table options.


These restaurants offer a food options. More information on the food selection can be

found at http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ohio/hilton-columbus-downtown-

CMHDWHH/dining/index.html

Room Accessibility The Hilton provides a variety of accessible room options as part of ACPA17’s assigned room block. The following accessible room combinations are available at the Hilton: 6 rooms containing a king bed, hearing accessible, and a roll-in shower. 4 rooms containing 2 queen beds, hearing accessible, and a tub. 2 rooms containing 2 queen beds, hearing accessible, and roll-in shower. 2 rooms containing a king "hi-floor", hearing accessible, and roll-in shower. 2 rooms containing 2 queen beds "hi-floor", hearing accessible, and deluxe tub. 2 suites containing 1 king bed, hearing accessible, and roll-in shower. The following photos depict the different accessible rooms featured at this facility:

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ohio/hilton-columbus-downtown-CMHDWHH/dining/index.html

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ohio/hilton-columbus-downtown-CMHDWHH/dining/index.html


For more information on accessible room features, go to http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ohio/hilton-columbus-downtown-CMHDWHH/accommodations/accessible.html

Parking Accessible parking spaces (including Van Accessible spaces) are available at the Hilton. The Hilton offers hotel valet parking for $24 for overnight guests, and self-parking for $20.

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ohio/hilton-columbus-downtown-CMHDWHH/accommodations/accessible.html

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ohio/hilton-columbus-downtown-CMHDWHH/accommodations/accessible.html


Drury Inn & Suites Columbus 88 E Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH, 43215 Phone: 1-614-221-7008 The Drury Inn & Suites Columbus is the third closest hotel to the majority of activities taking place at ACPA17. This hotel is not scheduled to host any official ACPA17 events. The Drury is connected to the Convention Center via a skywalk bridge that is accessible.

Building Access The main drop off and entrance point for the Drury Inn & Suites is located on E.

Nationwide Blvd. This entrance has automated sliding doors.

The closest bus stop to this facility is located.2 miles from the hotel at North High Street

& Ohio Center Way.

Common Areas Accessibility The common areas of the Drury have accessible pathways to all important locations

and experiences contained within the hotel. Elevators are available throughout the

facility but are restricted by key card access.

Reservation Desk The reservation desk does not have an accessible check-in/out lane. Staff will

accommodate all guests’ needs upon request.

Pool and Fitness Areas The hotel includes a pool and fitness center. The pool features a chair lift for water

access.

Business Center The Drury features a 24-hour business center located directly off of the main lobby. The

entrance to this facility is accessible.

Dining Areas The Drury offers one dining facility. This facility offers accessible seating options. More

information can be found at https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/columbus-oh/drury-

inn-and-suites-columbus-convention-center#dining

https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/columbus-oh/drury-inn-and-suites-columbus-convention-center#dining

https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/columbus-oh/drury-inn-and-suites-columbus-convention-center#dining


Room Accessibility The Drury provides a variety of accessible room options as part of ACPA17’s assigned room block. The following accessible room combinations are available at the Drury: 1 room with 1 king bed and a roll-in shower. 1 room with 1 king bed and a bath tub with an accessible seat. 3 rooms with 2 queen beds and a roll-in shower. The Drury was not able to provide photos of the accessible rooms on site. For more information on accessible room features, contact the hotel directly.

Parking Accessible parking spaces are available at the Drury. Parking is $12 per night.

Crown Plaza Columbus – Downtown 33 E Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 1-614-461-4100 The Crown Plaza Columbus – Downtown is the fourth closest hotel to the majority of activities taking place at ACPA17. This hotel is not scheduled to host any official ACPA17 events. This hotel is located .1 miles across the street from the convention center. There is no direct connection to the Convention Center from this facility.

Building Access The main drop off and entrance point for the Crown Plaza is located on E. Nationwide

Blvd. This entrance has two sets of automated double doors leading into the main

lobby. The skywalk from the Crowne’s mezzanine level connects to the 2nd floor of the

Hyatt. The skywalk entrance is also accessible.

The closest bus stop to this facility is Stop # 4092: North High Street & East Nationwide

Blvd. This stop is 500 feet from skywalk doors into hotel.

Common Areas Accessibility The common areas of the Crown Plaza have accessible pathways to all important

locations and experiences contained within the hotel. Elevators are available

throughout the facility. Access to the 12th floor is restricted by keycard access.



Pool and Fitness Areas The hotel includes a fitness center and pool. The fitness center is fully accessible. The

pool is closed for renovations.

Business Center The Crown Plaza features a 24-hour business center located in the main lobby. The

business center can accommodate wheelchair users.

Dining Areas The Crown Plaza offers two dining facilities. For more information go to

http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/columbus/cmhoc/hoteldetail/dining?cm_m

mc=GoogleMaps-_-cp-_-USEN-_-cmhoc#

Max & Erma’s On the Boulevard is located on the ground floor with accessible seating

on the main level. Menu options can be found at

http://ihg.scene7.com/is/content/ihg/CMHOC/crowne-plaza-columbus-2444353188-

original.pdf

Additionally, the Crown Plaza features the Boulevard Bar in the hotel lobby. This

location includes accessible seating. Menu options can be found at

http://ihg.scene7.com/is/content/ihg/CMHOC/crowne-plaza-columbus-2881897803-

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Room Accessibility The Crown Plaza provides a variety of accessible room options as part of ACPA17’s assigned room block. The following accessible room combinations are available at the Crown Plaza: 6 rooms with 1 queen bed and a bath tub with an accessible seat. 4 rooms with 1 queen bed and a roll-in shower. 8 rooms with 2 queen beds, hearing accessible, and TTY phones. The following photos depict the different accessible rooms featured at this facility:

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For more information on accessible room features, go to http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/columbus/cmhoc/hoteldetail/accessibility

Parking Accessible parking spaces (including Van Accessible spaces) are available at the Crown Plaza. The Hilton offers hotel valet parking for $24 for overnight guests, and self-parking for $24.

http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/columbus/cmhoc/hoteldetail/accessibility


Red Roof Plus+ Columbus Downtown 111 E Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 1-614-224-6539 The Red Roof Plus+ Columbus Downtown is the fifth closest hotel to the majority of activities taking place at ACPA17. This hotel is not scheduled to host any official ACPA17 events. This hotel is located .2 miles across the street from the convention center. There is no direct connection to the Convention Center from this facility.

Building Access The main drop off and entrance point for the Red Roof Plus+ is located on E.

Nationwide Blvd. This entrance has two sets of automatic doors. A second accessible

entrance is located in the rear of the building and is key card controlled.

The closest bus stop to this facility is located at Nationwide and High St. approximately

one block from the main entrance.

Common Areas Accessibility The common areas of the Red Roof Plus+ have accessible pathways to all important

locations and experiences contained within the hotel. Elevators are available to



Pool and Fitness Areas This hotel does not offer a fitness center or pool on site.

Business Center This hotel offers a small desk in the main lobby of the hotel.

Dining Areas The Red Roof Plus+ offers one dining facility. This facility offers a continental breakfast

and includes accessible seating options. More information can be found at

https://www.redroof.com/property/Columbus/OH/43215/Hotels-close-to-Greater-

Columbus-Convention-Center-US-23-I-670/RRI262/

https://www.redroof.com/property/Columbus/OH/43215/Hotels-close-to-Greater-Columbus-Convention-Center-US-23-I-670/RRI262/

https://www.redroof.com/property/Columbus/OH/43215/Hotels-close-to-Greater-Columbus-Convention-Center-US-23-I-670/RRI262/


Room Accessibility The Red Roof Plus+ provides a variety of accessible room options as part of ACPA17’s assigned room block. The following accessible room combinations are available at the Red Roof Plus+: 1 room with 1 king bed and a roll-in shower. 6 rooms with 1 king bed, tubs with seats, larger size bathrooms, lowered hanger rods, grab bars in shower and by toilet 1 room with 2 full size beds and a roll-in shower. 3 rooms with 2 full size beds, tubs with seats, larger size bathrooms, lowered hanger rods, grab bars in shower and by toilet The following photos depict the different accessible rooms featured at this facility:


For more information on accessible room features, contact the hotel directly.

Parking Accessible parking spaces are available at the Red Roof Plus+. The Red Roof Plus+ offers self-parking for $10 per day, including in and out access.

Renaissance Columbus Downtown 50 N 3rd Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 1-614-228-5050 The Renaissance Columbus Downtown is the furthest hotel from the majority of activities taking place at ACPA17. This hotel is not scheduled to host any official ACPA17 events. This hotel is located .6 miles across the street from the convention center. There is no direct connection to the Convention Center from this facility. Due to the distance from the majority of activities taking place at ACPA17, this hotel is not recommended for those with significant mobility impairments.


Building Access The main drop off and entrance point for the Renaissance is located on E. Gay Street.

This entrance has an accessible automatic door. The valet entrance on the corner of

Lynn and 3rd Street is also accessible.

The closest bus stop to this facility is located immediately across from the valet

entrance and one block behind the hotel on 4th street for Express buses. Local buses

are available one block south of the hotel on High Street and one block East of the hotel

on Broad Street.

Common Areas Accessibility The common areas of the Renaissance have accessible pathways to all important

locations and experiences contained within the hotel. Elevators are available


Reservation Desk The reservation desk does not have a designated accessible check-in/out lane.

Pool and Fitness Areas The hotel includes an outdoor pool and fitness center. The pool features a sloped

entrance. The fitness center does not contain accessible equipment.

Business Center The Renaissance features a 24 hour business center. The business center is located

immediately to the left of the lobby escalators. Accessible seating options are available.

Dining Areas The Renaissance offers two dining facilities. Latitude 41 Restaurant, and Bar 41 are

both located on the main floor of this hotel. These facility offers accessible seating

options. More information and menus can be found at

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cmhbr-renaissance-

columbus-downtown-hotel/

Room Accessibility The Renaissance provides a variety of accessible room options as part of ACPA17’s assigned room block. The following accessible room combinations are available at the Renaissance:

4 rooms with 1 King Bed and a Roll-in Shower featuring grab bars, adjustable shower head, lowered counter tops, switches, and plugs, widened bathroom doors, adjustable height desk chair.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/


5 rooms with 1 King Bed and a Regular Tub featuring grab bars, adjustable shower head, lowered counter tops, switches, and plugs, widened bathroom doors, adjustable height desk chair. 4 rooms with 1 Queen Bed and a Regular Tub featuring grab bars, adjustable shower head, lowered counter tops, switches, and plugs, widened bathroom doors, adjustable height desk chair. Photos of the accessible rooms were not available at the time of publication. For more information on accessible room features, go to http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/#accessbility

Parking Accessible parking spaces are available at the Renaissance. The Renaissance offers hotel valet parking for $26 daily.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/#accessbility

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/#accessbility


Greater Columbus Convention Center The Convention Center will be the site of many different Convention activities including

the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Career Central, and lots of great presentations

from your fellow colleagues. Overall, this facility is ADA compliant.

In regards to Convention Activities, the Convention Steering Team has incorporated

accessibility considerations into all of its planning efforts. If you have any specific

questions, please contact the Convention Access Chair, Mr. Michael Kutnak, at

[email protected].

Building Access The Convention Center has multiple points of accessible access. All building entrances

are designated as accessible except the Union Station Ballroom entrance.

The Hyatt is directly connected to the Convention Center by multiple accessible

pathways. The Hilton is connected to the Convention Center via accessible skywalk.

This skywalk empties into the Convention Center near the C Block of rooms. The Drury

is connected via skywalk to the Hyatt. The Crown Plaza is connected via skywalk to the

Hyatt. The Red Roof Plus+ and Renaissance hotels are not directly connected to the

other conference hotels or convention center.

Parking & Transportation Paid parking is available in multiple locations around the Convention Center. The

following lots feature accessible parking:

Chestnut Street Parking garage on Chestnut Street

North Parking Garage on Goodale Boulevard

West Parking Garage on Vine Street

East Parking Lot on Nationwide Boulevard

South Convention Center Garage

Each lot is less than .2 miles from the Convention Center.

The Convention Center can be accessed via bus at several different stops. See the

CBUS map in the maps portion of this guide.

Food Court & Shopping Area The Convention Center features multiple food courts and several shops that will be

open to attendees during convention.



The Convention Center has a large food court and shopping center in the South Tower.

Business in this section will feature extended hours during ACPA17. Pathways to and

throughout these facilities are accessible. This area also has access to accessible

restrooms. For more information on the Food Court & Shopping area go to

http://www.columbusconventions.com/foodcourtandshops.php

An additional food court is found on the main concourse of the North building.

Restrooms Several Accessible Restrooms are located throughout the facility. Refer to the maps of

the Convention Center at the end of this guide for locations and directions.

http://www.columbusconventions.com/foodcourtandshops.php


Other Consideration

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous

Meetings The Central Ohio Group Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous organization provides multiple meeting locations and times throughout the week. For more information on meetings days and times please visit http://aacentralohio.org/index.php The Central Ohio Area of Narcotics Anonymous organization provides multiple meeting locations and times throughout the week. For more information on meetings days and times please visit http://www.nacentralohio.org/

Drugstores The following drugstores are located in and around the greater convention center area.

CVS Pharmacy, located .7 miles from the Convention Center

109 High St Suite 100

1-614-224-4261

CVS Pharmacy, located 1 mile from the Convention Center

759 Neil Ave1-614-224-9275

Medical Equipment Rentals The ACPA17 Convention Planning Team does not have access to personal use devices

such as wheelchairs, scooters, or canes. However, there are several businesses in the

local area that can provide options for individuals who may need to temporarily rent or

purchase medical equipment.

Advances Medical Supply

http://www.amscolumbus.com/

1-614-870-0111

Columbus Medical Equipment Inc.

http://www.columbusmedical.com/

1-614-294-5585

Columbus Mobility Specialists

http://www.columbusmobility.com/

1-614-825-8996

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http://aacentralohio.org/index.php

http://www.nacentralohio.org/

http://www.amscolumbus.com/

http://www.columbusmedical.com/

http://www.columbusmobility.com/


R&J Medical Services

http://www.randjmedicalservices.com/

1-614-468-1093

101 Mobility

http://columbus.101mobility.com/

1-614-678-7060

http://www.randjmedicalservices.com/

http://columbus.101mobility.com/


Maps

CBUS Route Map


Convention Center Floor Plan


Hyatt Hotel Floors Containing ACPA17 Events


Hilton Hotel Floors Containing ACPA17 Events