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  1. Meetings
  2. Neuroscience 2020
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  4. Attendee Resources

 

Neuroscience 2020 has been cancelled.

Learn more.

Attendee Resources

ADA/Special Accommodations

  • Real-Time Captioning Services and Special Needs Requests

    Real-Time Captioning Services will be provided for all lectures in Hall B1. Dedicated seating areas near the screens will display the captioned text.

    If you require American Sign Language or CART Transcription Services, please contact meetings@sfn.org. SfN cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. For assistance with special needs or disabilities on-site, visit the SfN headquarters office in Hall A.

    If you have a disability or special need that may affect your participation in the annual meeting, please contact meetings@sfn.org. SfN cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. For assistance with special needs or disabilities on-site, visit the SfN headquarters office in Hall A.

  • Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals

    For scooter and wheelchair rentals, please contact the vendor below.

    Scootaround Inc
    Reservations will be processed through this link or by phone. If contacting by phone, press option 1 to speak with a representative in the reservations department to place a rental order.

    (888) 441-7575
    www.scootaround.com

    Note: There will be a limited supply of scooters available for rent on-site

    Location: South Building Lobby Level 1, McCormick Place Convention Center

Child Care

On-site child care and youth programs are available for children ages six months to 12 years in room S504ABC of McCormick Place. This service is provided through KiddieCorp, a national firm with more than 30 years of experience, including nine with SfN, in on-site conference child care.

Details, pricing, and reservation information are available on the KiddieCorp-Neuroscience 2019 web page. Download a list of the activities specific to the Neuroscience 2019 KiddieCorp program.

Registration can be completed online or by mailing forms and payment to:

KiddieCorp/Neuroscience
8961 Complex Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Fax: 1-858-455-5841 (credit card payment only)

Individuals age 17 and under will not be permitted to attend annual meeting sessions and events without adult supervision, and Neuroscience 2019 badges will not be issued to these individuals.

First Aid Services

There will be a First Aid Station conveniently located in Level 2.5 S of McCormick Place. Please direct all inquiries to meetings@sfn.org.

Infant Care Facilities

The infant care room, located in room S504 D of McCormick Place, is designed to provide privacy for parents and guardians caring for infants. The room is equipped with chairs, tables, and electrical access in private areas for nursing or pumping. Additionally, the room has an open seating area, diaper changing tables, and a water cooler (room temperature).

Parents and guardians are responsible for providing their own infant care supplies. A limited number of lockers will be available for storing supplies. The infant care room is unsupervised. SfN is not responsible for accidents or injuries that may occur in this room or any items left unattended.

McCormick Place also provides a Mamava Lactation Suite for nursing mothers located in the South Building Level 2.5 across from Starbucks. Nursing mothers can unlock the suite by downloading the free Mamava Mobile App, available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. The Suite is available complimentary to nursing mothers, on a first-come, first-served basis.

SfN Safe Space

SfN is committed to supporting discovery and scientific dialogue, and to fostering a welcoming community in which all scientists are able to contribute fully. The safe space room is available for individuals to take a quiet break. The room is staffed from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday-Wednesday. The room is located in Room N134, on Level 1 North of McCormick Place.

Shuttle Service

SfN provides complimentary shuttle services between McCormick Place and most official SfN meeting hotels, with the exception of hotels within walking distance to McCormick Place. For more information, visit the shuttle schedule.

Contact us if you have questions

Email meetings@sfn.org or call (202) 962-4000

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