Local Information

Train

Closest Train Station is Boston South Station
700 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02205

For public transportation around Boston, please visit the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority website.

Area Attractions

See what summer is all about in Boston. Then, get insider tips and explore favorite activities, events, and things to do on the Meet Boston Blog. Want an authentic experience in Boston? Plan a day trip.

CityPASS and Go City offer discounts on area attractions.

Caregiver Grants

The ASA is committed to fostering inclusive and supportive professional environments. By offering this grant funding, we hope to remove barriers and create pathways for caregivers to participate fully in JSM.

The ASA will reimburse members for costs of privately arranged child or elder care expenses, up to a maximum of $300 USD per family. Priority will be given to those presenting on the official JSM program. Up to 25 grants are available.

Because so many requested the flexibility to organize care that works best for them, this new program replaces the onsite JSM child care service.

How to Apply
To be considered for a grant, you must submit a request via the 2026 JSM Caregiver Grant Application Form by June 15, 2026. Be prepared to include the following:

1. Name and email address
2. JSM registration confirmation
3. Program participation information
4. Projected amount of care expenses for the time of the meeting
5. To receive reimbursement, grant recipients will need to submit receipts for the care expenses with dates of care and names of dependents by August 21, 2026.

Local Resources for Child Care Services and Day Camps

• Care.com
• Destination Sitters
• Bright Horizons
• YMCA Day Camps
• Boston Central Summer Camps
• Boston Magazine Summer Camps

Accessibility and Inclusion

The American Statistical Association strives to foster accessible spaces during the Joint Statistical Meetings. Here’s what’s already part of our conference planning process:

• Keynote and plenary sessions have live captioning.
• Speakers use microphones for all sessions.
• Clearly marked reserved seating is available in every session room for wheelchairs/scooters.
• The ASA works with individuals who request accommodation (via JSM registration) based on their session selections.
• All conference facilities are accessible to wheelchair and scooter users.
• Elevators are marked, and staff can help you find elevators to navigate to your next session or meeting.
• Our hotel team works with attendees who need hotel accommodation.
• Attendees have access to a nursing/lactation room.
• There are all-gender restrooms.
• There is a quiet reflection space for those in need of a place to pray or take a respite from conference activity.

Find out more about accessibility in and around Boston.

Request to present virtually.

Hotels

Most JSM events will be held at the convention center; however, some meetings and other events will take place at the Westin Boston Seaport.

There are housing blocks set up at the Westin Boston Seaport and Omni Boston to accommodate JSM attendees with mobility needs. Please call the housing bureau at (702) 268-9145 or send an email to jsm@connectionshousing.com to make reservations.