Accessibility
Accessibility at SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
SkillsUSA strives to ensure inclusive participation in all of our programs, including the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. As we prepare for NLSC in Atlanta, please review the information below about accommodations, and information about our key conference venues.
If you require an accommodation while attending NLSC, please notify us so we can work together.
Accessibility Accommodations Request Form
Contact SkillsUSA Accessibility Team
Accommodations Request Form: All attendees may request accommodations through the Accommodations Request Form.
Registration System: Students and some attendees may request accommodations via the online NLSC registration system.
In Person: Connect with a SkillsUSA associate at the Accessibility Help Desk, located at the NLSC Registration area for help.
Email: accessibility@skillsusa.org
Accessibility Help Desk - Registration
GWCC AB Registration Hall
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Dates: June 24 - 27, 2024
GWCC Map >>
Accommodation Requests
Attendees
The deadline for submitting accommodation requests for NLSC 2024 is May 24, 2024.
NLSC Attendees must submit accommodation requests 30 days prior to NLSC. Requests made after the deadline may not be honored, although SkillsUSA will do its best to work with individuals.
Championships Competitors
The deadline for submitting accommodation requests to be used during the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships is June 17, 2024.
Accommodation requests for the SkillsUSA Championships must be approved by the Office of Championships prior to any competition.
Requests not identified in the registration system must be made by a competitor, advisor, or state director at least 1 week prior to any competition.
Emergency competitor substitutions – Accommodation requests in such instances will be handled on an individual basis. SkillsUSA will do its best to respond in such instances, however approval cannot be guaranteed.
Captioning & ASL Interpreting
ASL Interpreting
To request ASL interpreting at NLSC, please submit an accommodations request.
Captioning
The NLSC Opening Ceremony and the Award Sessions held at State Farm Arena will have live CART captions. Other events will also include AI-generated captions. All captioned events will be identified on the events schedule.
Accessible Housing
SkillsUSA ensures ADA compliant rooms are available in each host hotel for NLSC. If you are in need of an ADA accessible room while in Atlanta for NLSC, please contact SkillsUSANLSC@hpnglobal.com.
Service Animals
SkillsUSA and our host venues the Georgia World Congress Center and State Farm Arena welcome leashed service animals to NLSC. Animals that serve the role of comfort, therapy, or emotional support do not meet this definition and may not be permitted.
Relief Areas
No pre-designated relief areas are provided indoors of the GWCC or State Farm Arena. The International Plaza has been identified as an outdoor relief area near both venues. Staff at the State Farm Arena will work with attendees to facilitate easy exit and re-entry for animal relief.
Transportation
SkillsUSA can assist attendees with ADA accessible transportation between events sites. To request or inquire about ADA transportation, please use the Accessibility Accommodations request form.
Mobility Devices
SkillsUSA welcomes the use of mobility devices, including wheelchairs, 3- or 4-wheel scooters, walkers, canes, and crutches.
Rental
The Georgia World Congress Center has scooters available for rental. Included is a flyer with a wheelchair and scooter rental option with pick-up available at the Fed-Ex office inside GWCC.
Venues
SkillsUSA hosts its national functions at sites that are fully ADA compliant. Review the venue specific information below for details regarding the GWCC and State Farm Arena.
Georgia World Congress Center ADA Information
All facilities on the GWCC campus are ADA compliant. Here is a link to the GWCC event space virtual tour to use as a reference.
Parking: All GWCC parking lots offer ADA parking for guests. In the covered parking decks, the ADA spaces are usually closest to the elevator banks within the parking lot. The open lots have parking close to the entrance and Yellow Lot has ADA parking around the perimeter of the lot.
For more information on accessibility at GWCC, please visit this link.
Multiple family restrooms are located in Building C, please see the map for specific locations.
State Farm Arena ADA Information
State Farm Arena is dedicated to helping every individual. Reserved seating tickets will be provided to those who have requested such an accommodation. There are over 100 ADA seating opportunities within State Farm Arena, as well as companion seating.
100-Level
8-10 seats in each of the following sections: 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, and 121
200-Level
8-10 seats in the following sections: 209, 222 and 223
2-4 seats in the following sections: 214, 215, 216 and 217
Visit the State Farm Arena – Accessibility webpage for more information including parking, elevators/escalators, sensory room, etc.
