NASW is committed to providing an outstanding experience for every attendee. We work to ensure full access to conference activities and can provide accommodations related to mobility, hearing, vision, and other needs.

To best support you, please submit accommodation requests at the time of registration. Onsite requests will be addressed to the best of our ability, though available resources may be limited.

Accessibility in D.C.

D.C. Welcomes Visitors of All Abilities. Visit D.C.’s Accessibility Guide presents a multitude of attractions, museums, historical sites, sports, and recreational activities to discover with accessibility information designed to answer your questions before you arrive on site.

Hearing

NASW is committed to making the conference accessible to all attendees. Live ASL interpretation will be provided during all Main Stage sessions and select breakout sessions.

Lactation Room

A private lactation room is available to attendees throughout the conference. To access the room, please stop by the registration desk and a staff member will be happy to assist you.

Mobility

Scooter Rental

For scooter rentals, companies like Scootaround offer multiple options with delivery and pick-up service. For a broader list of accessibility resources in the DC area, visit Washington DC's Accessibility page.

Places to Retreat: Wellness Lounge

Conferences are a lot. The energy, the noise, the back-to-back everything. That's why we've created a dedicated space where you can step away, decompress, and come back to yourself. The Wellness Lounge offers a sensory-friendly environment stocked with calming tools and resources, a place to reset without fully checking out. The  space reflects our commitment to making this conference genuinely accessible and welcoming for every attendee, including those who are neurodivergent. Lounge is open during conference hours. You can also attend wellness sessions each morning led by our wellness instructor. Open to all registered attendees. 

Additional Accommodations

If you require additional reasonable accommodation that is not already being provided or listed above, NASW is pleased to provide such accommodation with written notice. Requests can be made by emailing the NASW team at naswconference@socialworkers.org