Symposium Location
Penn’s Seventh Annual Disabilities 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. Breakfast and lunch will be held in Bodek Lounge. Houston Hall is located at 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
(Penn Access: Houston Hall Click Here for Map).
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 Disabilities 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 Disabilities Symposium
Rate: $229 plus tax, single and double rates
Address: 3600 Sansom Street
Phone: 215-222-0200
Parking: Indoor, covered parking is available at a cost.
Sheraton University City - located two blocks from the Penn Campus. (guaranteed until March 2)
Event name: Weingarten Disabilities Symposium
Rate: $180 plus tax, single and double rates
Address: 38th and Chestnut Streets
Phone: 215-387-8000 Reservation line: 877-459-1146
Parking: Covered, self-parking is available for overnight guests at a cost of $15/day. This charge is added to each individual guest room bill.
Transportation from Airport
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).
Please call the WLRC at 215.573.9235 to register for the Penn Access Van. Once registered, call: 215-898-RIDE (7433) and press “2” for the dispatcher to arrange a ride.
