ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE REVISED 2017-09-28
Oregon Convention Center Facility Accessibility Information It is the Oregon Convention Center s intention to provide all reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to assist them in attending events held at the center. Walks, Curbs and Ramps: Grounds, walks and floor surfaces along accessible routes are stable, firm, and relatively nonslip under most weather conditions. Sidewalks leading from the front driveway loading and unloading zones for shuttle buses and taxis and leading to the main facility entrances are free of abrupt changes in surface level. Sidewalks and ramps have a 36 clear opening. Handrails are mounted 33 above the ramp surface, no more than 2 from the wall. Entrances, Corridors and Stairs: There are no revolving doors. All lobby access points have automatic doors. All thresholds at exterior doors are flush with the floor. Handrails are installed on all stairs. Elevators: Please refer to the attached map for elevator locations. There are multiple levels at Oregon Convention Center. All levels of the building are accessible by elevator. Each elevator entry includes raised Braille floor designations and each elevator has call buttons accompanied by raised Braille floor designations. Control call buttons and alarm buttons are accessible to persons in wheelchairs. The elevator doors are equipped with an automatic bumper safety system. Public Restrooms: There are accessible restrooms for each gender readily available in public areas. Gender neutral restrooms are also available near the Oregon and Portland s. Restroom entrances have a clear opening of 32 and all public restroom entrances have automatic doors. The sink is mounted at least 29 from the floor (measured from the bottom of the apron) for wheelchair knee clearance and the drainpipe allows for toe clearance. Faucet controls are of the automatic start type. In every restroom there are dispensers and accessories that are within reach of a person seated in a wheelchair. 1
In every restroom there is at least one restroom stall available with a clear opening of 32. The accessible toilet stall is arranged in such a way to provide either side approach or front approach by someone in a wheelchair. There are grab bars of sufficient length located along the sides and back of the accessible stalls. The flush controls and toilet paper rolls are positioned in such a way that someone using a front approach to the toilet can reach them. The flush controls in the restrooms near the D and E exhibit halls, Portland and D, E and F meeting rooms are automatically operated by motion sensors. Concession Stands: All concession stands at the convention center are accessible by wheelchair. There are wheelchair lifts available to use with raised podiums and platforms and should be requested ahead of time to prepare for use. Microphones are available that can be easily adjusted and are flexible for use. Meeting rooms can be equipped with Assistive Listening Device (ALD) transmission through existing systems upon request at time of show registration or when purchasing tickets. events in the D, E or F meeting rooms, take garage elevators 1 or 2 to level 1 and following the signs upon exit. events in A, B or C meeting rooms, take garage elevators 1 or 2 to level 1, exit and follow signs towards desired location. To the left of the stairs/escalators leading to the MLK Lobby, take elevator 3 to Level L. Exit and turn right to exit to MLK Lobby through hall way. Take elevator 4 to the left of Stir to level 1. Exit to the right and follow signs towards meeting rooms. Meeting Rooms: All meeting rooms are accessible by wheelchair. Hallways and corridors between rooms have a clearance of 36 with allowance space for turning and passing. The doors to meeting rooms have a clear opening of 32 The thresholds of interior doors have a maximum edge height of ½. Meeting room floors are non-slip, level, and independently negotiable by persons in wheelchairs. If possible, it is recommend to be dropped off at the M. L. King Jr. Lobby or Holladay Lobby drop off locations for easier access to A, B or C meeting rooms. From the M. L. King Jr. Lobby, take elevator 4 (located next to Stir) to level 1 and follow signs to your meeting room. From the Holladay Lobby, take elevator 5 to level 1 and follow signs to your meeting room. s: All ballrooms are accessible by wheelchair and close to accessible amenities. events in the Portland, take garage 2
elevators 1 or 2 to level 2 and follow the signs upon exit. events in the Oregon, take garage elevators 1 or 2 to level 1, exit and follow signs towards desired location. To the left of the stairs/escalators leading to the MLK Lobby, take elevator 3 to level L. Exit and turn right to exit to MLK Lobby through hall way. Take elevator 4 to the left of Stir to level 2. Exit to the left and follow signs towards Oregon. If possible, it is recommend to be dropped off at the M. L. King Jr. Lobby or Holladay Lobby drop off locations for easier access to Oregon. From the M. L. King Jr. Lobby, take elevator 4 (located next to Stir) to level 2 and follow signs to Oregon. From the Holladay Lobby, take elevator 5 to level 2 and follow signs to Oregon. Halls: All exhibit halls are accessible by wheelchair and include accessible amenities. events in Halls D or E, take garage elevators 1 or 2 to level 1 and following the signs upon exit. events in Halls A, B or C, take garage elevators 1 or 2 to level 1, exit and follow signs towards desired location. To the left of the stairs/escalators leading to the MLK Lobby, take elevator 3 to level L. Exit and turn right to exit to MLK Lobby through hall way. Take elevator 4 to the left of Stir to level 1. Exit to the right and follow signs towards Halls A, B or C. off locations for easier access to halls A, B or C. From the M. L. King Jr. Lobby, take elevator 4 (located next to Stir) to level 1 and follow signs to the halls. From the Holladay Lobby, take elevator 5 to level 1 and follow signs to the halls. Wheelchairs, Scooters and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (i.e. Segways): OCC only allows powered wheelchairs, scooters and Segway s for people with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and as long as they can be operated safely in our facility. Only electric or battery powered OPDMD are allowed inside the facility OPDMD cannot travel at a speed greater than the pedestrian traffic OPDMD users travel the pedestrian route OPDMD users understand that on-site storage space is limited The Oregon Convention Center has wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles (scooters) available for daily, onsite rental. Please contact our administrative offices at (503)235-7575 for pricing and details. If possible, it is recommend to be dropped off at the M. L. King Jr. Lobby or Holladay Lobby drop 3
Parking and Drop-off/Loading Zones: All parking levels in the Oregon Convention Center parking garage include accessible spaces within easy access of our elevators. There are 10 accessible spaces on parking level one (P1) and 11 accessible spaces on parking level two (P2). Parking level P2 includes accessible areas with a 9 high ceiling clearance to accommodate adapted vehicles. Passenger drop-off and loading zones: Are located on an accessible route to an accessible building entrance. Have adequate vertical and horizontal clearance. Do not have an unobstructed accessible aisle next to the vehicle pull-up space. Rather, there is a public use sidewalk, which may be obstructed by pedestrians and attendees. 4
Interstate 5 N I-5 Northbound off-ramp Lloyd Blvd. OCC Parking ENTER HERE 256 257 255 Lobby Level 2 254 1 Portland 253 Hall E 252 258 OCC Parking Garage Below Building ENTER HERE 251 10-19 2 Hall D VIP Suite D Entrance () Security Convention Center Streetcar Stop 1-9 Administration and Catering Offices Level 2 Ginkoberry Concourse - = Overhead Door Hall C Visitor Info Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 3 Box Office $ M.L. King Jr. Lobby Hall A1 Hall B VIP Suite B 204 Oregon Dragon Boat Pendulum STIR 4 Entrance (MLK Lobby) BALLROOM LEVEL, LEVEL 2 Business Center Skyview Terrace Hall A 203 202 Taxi Zone 5 201 Lobby Level 2 Loading Dock Holladay Lobby Entrance (Level 2) 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 503-235-7575 Holladay St. Convention Center MAX stop "MAX"-Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit-Public Transportation Pacific St. Oregon St. Irving St. Hoyt St.
Interstate 5 N I-5 Northbound off-ramp Lloyd Blvd. F152 E146 E147 Meeting Rms E Meeting Rms F F151 F150 First Aid 1 E148 E145 E144 Meeting Rms D F149 Hall E Pre-function E E143 D136 E142 D137 E141 D138 D135 OCC Parking Garage Below Building ENTER HERE D139 D134 D140 D133 $ 10-19 Pre-function D 2 Entrance Hall D Security D132 D131 Ginkoberry Concourse Convention Center Streetcar Stop 1-9 D130 D129 = Overhead Door Hall C Hall A1 Hall B Pre-Function C C126 C128C127 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 3 Lobby C C125 C120 C121 B119 C122 B118 Lobby B B117 C124 C123 Meeting Rooms C MEETING ROOMS AND EXHIBIT HALLS LEVEL 4 First Hall A B110 B111 B112 Pre-Function A A109 $ A108 B116 B115B114 B113 Meeting Rooms B Taxi Zone Lobby A A107 5 Kitchen A103 A102 A104 A101 Loading Dock A106 A105 Meeting Rooms A 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 503-235-7575 Holladay St. Convention Center MAX stop "MAX"-Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit-Public Transportation Pacific St. Oregon St. Irving St. Hoyt St.