Special Needs
Please Note: All requests for special considerations must be received by April 11, 2008, and any requests made after this deadline cannot be guaranteed. You may contact us by calling (801) 422-3118 or by e-mailing womens_conference@byu.edu.
Spanish Translation
Three concurrent sessions will continue to be delivered in Spanish both days of the conference at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. in the J. Reuben Clark Law School.
Due to low demand and the large expense incurred to provide Spanish translation and headsets for general sessions in the Marriott Center, we will no longer be providing this service.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Participants
American Sign Language interpreters will be provided for all Marriott Center conference sessions. Participants needing ASL interpretation should sit in section 8, row 3 (enter through Portal H).
Interpreters for sessions outside of the Marriott Center are available upon request. All requests must be made by April 11, 2008. Please call (801) 422-3118 or e-mail womens_conference@byu.edu to make arrangements.
The Marriott Center has a limited number of assistive listening devices for use in their facility. You will need to leave a picture ID when checking out the device (driver’s license, etc.). For assistive listening devices in other conference locations, inquire at a nearby Women’s Conference information desk.
Visually Impaired Participants
If you have a visual disability and need your conference program in an alternate format, please contact the University Accessibility Center at (801) 422-2767.
Wheelchair Rentals
BYU does not have wheelchairs available on campus for BYU Women’s Conference participants. Several businesses in Provo rent wheelchairs.
Peterson’s Medical Supply
230 North State
Orem, UT
(801) 374-8101
B&H Pharmacy
286 West Center
Provo, UT
(801) 373-7288
Wheelchair/Mobility Seating
Marriott Center wheelchair seating is available at Portals G, J, and K on the concourse level. Limited floor wheelchair seating is available for those accompanied by one companion who can push the chair up a steep ramp in the event of an emergency. The companion will not be seated on the floor or in wheelchair areas but in close proximity.
Due to limited wheelchair seating in the Marriott Center and other conference venues, wheelchair areas are reserved for only those participants who use wheelchairs. Participants who have additional types of mobility or health concerns should arrive early to secure a seat, as all seating is on a first-come basis.
Note: All restroom facilities are located on the concourse level in the Marriott Center.
Transportation
One wheelchair-accessible van is available for participants in wheelchairs, who may be accompanied by one companion. To contact the wheelchair van driver, call (801) 360-1210 and indicate your shuttle stop.
Disabled Parking
Participants who have state disabled placards may park in any of the state disabled parking spaces on campus (blue signs with wheelchairs). If these spaces are filled in a particular lot, you may hang your placard and park in any of the parking spaces except in spaces designated for deans and service vehicles.
Housing
There are a few rooms in on-campus housing that are accessible to individuals in wheelchairs. When registering for housing, please inform the registrar of any accommodations you may need. If you are registering online, you can note your need for special housing accommodations by clicking on the  on the registration summary page. These accommodations are limited, so please inform us as soon as possible. If you have questions, please call (801) 422-5671.
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