Registration / Schedule / Travel & Accommodation Information Symposium Location Penn’s Sixth Annual Disability Symposium will take place in Houston Hall on the University of Pennsylvania campus. Houston Hall, built in 1894, is America’s first college union building. It is wheelchair accessible. The main speaker sessions, breakfast and lunch will be held in Bodek Lounge. Houston Hall is located at 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA. Hotel Accommodations The following hotels are located close to the University of Pennsylvania campus. When making a reservation, please indicate that you are participating in the Student Disability Symposium to receive conference rates. Please make reservations early; we are holding a limited number of rooms. The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel , is located on the Penn Campus. (guaranteed until March 9) Event name: Weingarten Disability Symposium Rate: $209 plus tax, single and double rates Address: 3600 Sansom Street Phone: 215-222-0200 Parking: Indoor, covered parking is available at a cost.
Event name: Weingarten Disability Symposium Rate: $174 plus tax, single and double rates Address: 38th and Chestnut Streets Phone: 215-387-8000 Parking: Covered, self-parking is available for overnight guests at a cost ($15/day). This charge is added to each individual guest room bill.
Lady Liberty Transportation Service provides transportation to and from Philadelphia International Airport at a charge of $10.00 per person each way. Transportation is provided at the baggage claim area of each terminal. At the Ground Transportation Desk, dial “27”. (Please note: These vehicles are not wheelchair accessible). The R1 SEPTA Rail provides wheelchair accessible transportation to 30th Street Station at a charge of $5.50 per person. From Philadelphia International Airport, cabs are available to Center City or Penn's Campus for a flat fee of $26.50. Transportation from 30th Street Station Amtrak stops at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, which is a short taxi ride from Penn. Taxis are available on the east side of the building. You are also able to travel to Penn on the LUCY – a wheelchair accessible mini-bus that is available from 6:10 am to 7:00 pm (Monday – Friday). To access the Penn Access Van, call 215-898-RIDE (7433) and press “2” for the dispatcher. Parking and Directions For additional information on parking and directions to Penn by car, please click here.
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