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Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), 18 miles northwest of downtown Chicago
Midway International Airport (MDW), 10 miles southwest of downtown Chicago
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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.
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