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The 2022 Joint Statistical Meetings will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Read the latest coronavirus information and FAQs about Washington, DC.
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Time Zone
Washington, DC, is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Weather
August tends to be very warm and muggy in Washington, DC. The morning and evening low temperatures are usually in the 70s F (21–22 C), while the afternoons tend to be hot, mostly in the upper 80s F (31–32 C). Websites providing basic weather information include www.weather.gov and weather.com.
Parking
More than 3,000 parking spaces are located within a three-block radius of the convention center, including surface lots and garages. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to use these public parking facilities. Parking regulations are heavily enforced in the convention center’s surrounding residential areas. There is no public parking at the convention center.
Restaurants
There are more than 100 restaurants located in downtown Washington, DC, alone, not including fast food, delis, and take out. Called “one of the most exciting restaurant cities on the East Coast” by Travel + Leisure magazine, DC’s culinary distinctions include James Beard award-winning chefs and AAA Five Diamond ratings and restaurants included on Esquire’s list of the “Best New Restaurants in America.”
Attractions
We will keep you busy with JSM activities, but we do hope you find some time to check out some of the attractions Washington, DC, has to offer. Whether you are looking for museums, tours, historic sites, or one of the hundreds of free things to do, the nation’s capital has something for you.
Child Care
We have partnered with leading child care provider KiddieCorp to offer JSM attendees babysitting for children 6 months to 12 years old. Care will be located within the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for $12/hour. Parents should provide meals and snacks. Details, pricing, and reservation information is available on the KiddieCorp–JSM 2022 webpage. There is limited space, so reserve early.
KiddieCorp establishes all policies, and all questions should be directed to KiddieCorp at (858) 455-1718 or info@kiddiecorp.com.
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Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Rail
Washington, D.C. is accessible via Amtrak.
Public Transportation
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA): DC’s subway and bus system is called “Metro”
MARC Train: this commuter train offers an inexpensive way to get to DC from BWI Airport
Amtrak: take the train to Union Station, in the heart of DC (station name online: Washington – Union Station, DC)
DC Circulator: this local bus system connects Union Station with Georgetown, the National Mall with Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and a seasonal loop around the National Mall
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If you have a disability that may impede your participation, check the box during the registration process that asks if you require special assistance and include a statement regarding your needs. The ASA Meetings Department will contact you prior to JSM. Appropriate accommodations cannot be ensured without prior notification.
Please visit the Destination DC website for more information about accessibility around the city.
See the Walter E. Washington Convention Center website for more information about accessibility at the convention center.
Hotels
Most of the JSM events will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center; however, meetings and other events will be held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC.
There is a special housing sub-block set up at the Marriott Marquis to accommodate JSM attendees with mobility needs. Please look for the sub-block in the list of options from the reservation link.
Equipment Rental
Scootaround (888) 441-7575
Rents manual wheelchairs and standard scooters
Express Mobility Services (877) 721-3129
Rents wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, and scooters