Plan Your Visit

Getting to the Conference

By Car

• Located at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
• 1551 North Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173
• Easily accessible via I-90 (Northwest Tollway), I-290, I-294, and Route 53
• Exit onto Route 53 North → take Algonquin Road West → turn onto Thoreau Drive or Meacham Road
• Follow posted signage to the Conference Hall

Parking & Drop-off

• Complimentary self-parking available on-site
• Valet parking available: $20 (daytime), $24 (overnight)
• Passenger drop-off at the entrance on the north side, just east of the ballroom entrance

By Train (Metra)

• Closest station: Arlington Park (Union Pacific Northwest Line)
• Accessible services available across the Chicago area
• Plan journeys via Metra

From Arlington Park Station to the Conference

• The venue is approximately a short drive from the station
• Taxi or rideshare required to reach the convention centre

Public Transport (Chicago Area)

• CTA (Chicago Transit Authority): City-wide rail and bus network with accessible services
• Pace Suburban Bus: Serves Schaumburg and surrounding suburbs with accessible routes
• RTA: Regional journey planning across CTA, Metra, and Pace

Accessible Transport

• Pace ADA Paratransit: Reservation-based service for eligible users
• Must be booked in advance
• Covers the wider Chicago region
• Schaumburg Dial-a-Ride (DART):
  • Door-to-door local service within Schaumburg
  • Same-day bookings available (minimum 90 minutes notice)
  • Call: 847-352-8097

Further details

By Car

Located at the Long Beach Convention Center
270 E Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

Easily accessible via downtown Long Beach and major local routes
Please park at the Terrace Garage and enter via the Seaside Entrance

Alternative Entrance

Attendees may also access the venue via the Arena Side Entrance on Hart Avenue

Parking & Arrival

Parking is available at the Terrace Garage adjacent to the Convention Center
Follow posted signage for the Abilities International Accessibility Conference upon arrival

Ride Share & Drop-off

Uber, Lyft, and taxi drop-off is available directly outside the venue entrances

Nearby Hotels & Walking Access

The conference venue is within walking distance of several downtown Long Beach hotels, restaurants, and waterfront attractions

Accessible Access

The Long Beach Convention Center offers accessible entrances, elevators, restrooms, and pathways throughout the venue

Getting to the Conference

By Car

• Located at New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Raritan Center
• Easily accessible via: Route 1, Route 9, Route 287, NJ Turnpike (Exit 10), Garden State Parkway
• Follow Route 514 (Woodbridge Avenue) → enter Raritan Center at the Sheraton Edison
• Follow posted signage throughout the industrial park to the Conference Hall

Parking & Drop-off

• Free parking available across the venue
• Passenger drop-off at the flagpole outside the Conference Hall

By Train (NJ Transit)

• Travel to Metuchen Station (closest station to the venue)
• Direct and connecting services available from New York Penn Station, across New Jersey, and from Philadelphia
• Plan journeys via NJ Transit

Free Hotel Shuttle

• Serves Sheraton Edison
• Runs at scheduled times throughout the event
  • Thursday, April 30 (7am - 11am, 4pm - 6pm)
  • Friday, May 1 (7am - 11am, 4pm - 6pm)
• Connects directly to the conference venue, shuttles sponsored by RideIOT

Accessible Transport

• NJ Transit Access Link available for eligible users
• Pre-booking required