Attendee Resources
Attendee Services at #SfN26
Visit Attendee Services for assistance regarding ribbon pick-up, lost and found, travel award winner funds, SfN membership, Certificate of Attendance pick-up, housing support, and Wi-Fi, mobile app, and virtual component support.
Location: East Salon, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Open: Saturday, November 14–Wednesday, November 18
Hours: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EST
ADA/Special Accommodations
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Real-Time Captioning Services
Real-time captioning services will be provided for all lectures in Hall D.
Special Needs Requests
If you require American Sign Language, CART transcription services, or have a disability or special need that may affect your participation in the annual meeting, contact meetings@sfn.org by Tuesday, September 15. SfN cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.
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Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals
For scooter and wheelchair rentals, please contact the vendors below.
Note: There will be a limited supply of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and walking aides (knee walker scooters and rollators) available for rent on-site.
BW Surgical Supply, Inc.
A local company specializing in short and long-term equipment rentals. Call BW Surgical directly to secure your reservation.
Toll Free: 1-800-976-0105
Local: 301-946-1888
Email: bwsurgical@yahoo.com
Website: bwmedi.comScootaround Inc.
Reservations will be processed through the SfN customer service page or by calling (888) 441-7575. If contacting by phone, press option 1 to speak with a representative in the reservations department to place a rental order.
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Accessibility at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
The public sidewalks, surrounding the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, feature curb cuts for wheelchair access. Automatic doors are located at Mt. Vernon Place, L Street, North & South, and Metro entrances to the convention center. Elevators are conveniently located near meeting rooms, common areas, and in exhibit halls. Telephones, drinking fountains. and restrooms throughout the building are wheelchair accessible.
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Virtual Tour
Walter E. Washington Convention Center provides a virtual tour resource to assist attendees in navigating the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
For questions regarding services and accommodations at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, refer to the venue FAQs and accessibility information.
Review the annual meeting frequently asked questions for additional details on services available at the meeting.
Child Care
On-site child care and youth programs are available for children ages six months to 12 years in room 204BC in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This service is provided through KiddieCorp, a national firm with more than 40 years of experience, including 16 with SfN, in on-site conference child care.
Details, pricing, and reservation information will be available on the KiddieCorp-Neuroscience 2026 web page (coming soon).
Individuals aged 17 and under will only be permitted to attend the annual meeting with adult supervision, and badges will not be issued to these individuals.
First Aid Services
There will be First Aid Stations conveniently located in Hall A and Hall D in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Please direct all inquiries to meetings@sfn.org
Infant Care Facilities
The infant care room, located in room 204A of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 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). The room will be open Friday, November 13–Wednesday, November 18.
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.
Prayer/Quiet Room
There will be a prayer/quiet room available for attendee use in room 205 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The prayer/quiet room is unsupervised, and SfN is not responsible for the loss of any personal property left unattended in the room.
Shuttle Service
SfN provides complimentary shuttle services between the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and most official SfN meeting hotels, with the exception of hotels within walking distance to the convention center. Details about shuttle stop times and locations will be available at a later date.
