Disabled Services

Disabled Services

**We are designating the first hour of the marketplace on both Saturday and Sunday mornings as a masked time to provide a safer shopping environment for our immunocompromised attendees. Additionally, we are offering 15 minutes of early access for attendees who may need extra time. If you require early access, please indicate this by checking the appropriate box on your registration form. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Headed to the cocktail reception, dinner, a class, or lecture? Do not wait on line. Early Access for the Marketplace, Cocktail Reception and Dinner Access is available for those attendees with disabilities who indicated a need for additional time when they register for the event. Please skip the lines and head straight to the entrance.  A volunteer will let you in up to 20 minutes ahead of time. Just tell the door monitor that you need Early Access, and they will let you into the room early (if possible) to get your seat. All students are permitted to arrive to all classes up to two hours ahead of time. If you need additional time to get settled, please arrive early. 

Aisles in the Marketplace have been expanded to make the Marketplace more easily accessible.

Headed to a Fashion Show at the Marketplace stage? Look out for spots designated for mobility assistance users.  Disabled seating at the fashion show stage on the 6th floor will be designated with signs and rope and stanchion. If additional seating or space is required, please see a volunteer or staff member for assistance. Or call 985 240 5511 to arrange additional assistance that may be needed ahead of time. 

Looking for a quiet spot to take a break? There will be a Quiet Zone available on the 7th floor in the Harlem room during Marketplace hours for those who have sensory needs or just need a break! Noise canceling headphones and other resources are available. 

Accessible restrooms are located throughout the venue. Please see a Marriott representative or VK LIVE volunteer or staff member for direction to the nearest location. Marriott Marquis is equipped with elevators. These elevators will take you up to all floors and meeting space (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 9th floors). Please see a volunteer or staff member for assistance. Or call 985 240 5511 to arrange additional assistance that may be needed ahead of time. 

Storage is available for wheelchairs, canes, walkers and other mobility devices at coat check on the 3rd floor. 

Sleeping rooms at the Marriott Marquis are ADA compliant