ACCESSIBILITY
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When you register for the conference, we ask about your accessibility needs. This is where you let us know what we need to get in order for you to be fully present at the conference. Below, we've listed out answers to the most frequently asked questions we've received so far. If you have any questions about your particular needs, please contact us at accessibility@sexdownsouth.com.
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Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: There are ADA-accessible multi-stall restrooms on every floor that the conference will be on. On the 2nd floor meeting space and the Galleria level, signage will be updated to indicate that these bathrooms are available for anyone of any gender expression to use as desired. On the lobby level, bathrooms will remain gender-segregated per the Hilton's policies.
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We have created a lot of ways for you to financially access the conference. Please take the time to figure out which option would be best for you.
Scholarships - we offer many conference scholarships. Depending on your need, you may get your registration covered, a hotel room, and/or travel covered. THESE ARE NOW CLOSED.
Volunteer - You can work for a discounted ticket. You can offer 10 hours for a half price ticket or 20 hours for a complimentary ticket. We are looking for service-oriented people who like and enjoy serving. If you'd like to volunteer, please fill out the volunteer application and add sexdownsouth.com to your safe sender domain list.
Payment Plans - Need to pay for your ticket over time? We got you! We can cover your registration, hotel room, and even your travel! You decide what you need covered and we can set up a custom payment plan for you. Remember, there are no refunds, so if you don't finish your payments, your monies will go towards giving others scholarships. Email marla@sexdownsouth.com to set it up.
Got Talent? Presenters, performers, entertainers, healers, meetup leaders, etc., get complimentary registration if you are working in some capacity at/for the conference. Please sign up for our email list if you are interested in any of these positions or check our applications page.
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We have a limited number of armless chairs that can accommodate up to 1,000lbs. We will tag this chair with your name and work with you to make sure it goes where it needs to. To make sure we have enough resources for everyone, please let us know ASAP if you need an extra large chair by emailing accessiblity@sexdownsouth.com.
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Yes!!! Take the MARTA to Peachtree Center Station, and from there, the Sky Bridge to the lobby of the Hilton. This can be a little tricky, but there is signage and help available. For detailed instructions, please see the following:
Guests should step off at the Peachtree Center Station and follow signs to the Peachtree Center Mall, also known as The Hub. There is a steep escalator which will take guests up to street level. Take a right at the top of the escalator and enter Peachtree Center Mall/The Hub through the sliding glass doors. Start walking through the Food Court. Turn left where you see “The Hub” wall signage and Caribou Coffee. You’ll see a ceiling sign with an arrow pointing towards the Marriott and Hilton on the right. When you make this right turn, you will be walking past Yami Yami Sushi on your left, then Aviva by Kameel on your right. Walk through the next set of sliding glass doors onto the bridge veering left. At the end of the bridge will be a small ramp. Walk down this ramp and continue walking towards the new office building’s security desk. Turn left at the security desk, walking past the escalators through another set of sliding glass doors. Turn right once inside the doors. You’ll then be required to turn left. Walk through just one more set of sliding glass doors in front of you (do not walk through the second set). Turn right and walk into the atrium of the Marriott Marquis. You will now be on what’s called the “Atrium Level” of their hotel. Use any set of elevators, stairs, or escalators to go down two floors to the “Marquis Level,” which is the lowest level of their building. . Follow signage on this level identifying the Skybridge to the Hilton (which will be on the opposite end of the atrium) and walk across the bridge. You will now be on the second floor of the Hilton. Walk down the small sets of steps or ramp and veer right towards the Hilton’s atrium elevators. Take an elevator down to the first floor lobby to check in.
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There are a few options. The Hilton self-parking deck, which is in the hotel, will give you access to the building without having to walk on the street. It costs $35 a day. The Courtland garage is directly across from the Hilton and costs a max of $25 a day. Across the street, there's Baker Street Parking, which costs $25 a day or $5 per hour. Also across the street, Peachtree Parking Lot costs $12 a day. Be advised that the last two of these options are out in the open, so you'll want to secure your valuables.
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