APAP is committed to creating spaces where people are able to exist as their full selves and to successfully engage in all of our programs, activities, and gatherings. Here's what APAP will provide for the APAP|NYC 2026 conference:
- On-site accessibility support, available during all conference hours
- Accessible signage throughout the conference
- Fully accessible on-site spaces for wheelchair users and others with mobility needs, including reserved seating
- Access to water in every on-site room
- Stimulus-free quiet spaces, open and available each day from 9:00 a.m. until midnight for all attendees
- Chair-accessible and companion restrooms
- Open captioning for all primary sessions, including mobile captioning options on your personal devices
- ASL for primary sessions, and ASL for smaller rooms, affinity spaces, and concourse level spaces, available on request
- Lactation and nursing pods
- Accessibility coordination with producers for off-site showcases
- Individualized assistance and coordination upon request
If you are a showcase producer, please refer to the Accessibility Checklist for APAP|NYC Showcase Producers to create an inclusive experience for both audiences and performers.
To inquire about any of these or other means of accessibility, or to let us know how we can make you feel more welcome and comfortable during our time together at the upcoming APAP|NYC 2026 conference, please contact access@apap365.org.
