Accessibility at Anthrocon
Our convention strives to provide options and services to help improve your experience and create an inclusive space for all.
Wheelchairs & Mobility - Accessibility at the Venue - Service Animals - Sign Language Interpreters - Accessibility Requests
Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan by the Convention Center on a first-come, first-served basis. They are available at the East Lobby security desk, West Lobby security desk, and the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom, Presented by Dollar Bank, security desk. Wheelchairs are not permitted to leave the property.
Attendees can also consider renting the necessary equipment from some of these local establishments:
Mobility Plus (call 1-412-426-9144 and mention Anthrocon for a 10% discount!)
For wheelchair/mobility device attendees that want to utilize our shuttle service between the convention center and their hotel, a wheelchair-accessible bus is available on an on-demand basis. Further information and instructions will be available closer to the convention.
Accessibility at the DLCC and hotels
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the Westin Convention Center, and all of Anthrocon's partner hotels are fully accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For Accessibility information at the David L. Lawrence Center, please see the DLCC Accessibility page.
For Accessibility information at the hotel or accommodation you are staying at, please visit the hotel’s website.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center provided that they are in compliance with regulations established by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, as defined in the ADA (Service Animals). All service animals must remain on a leash or in a harness, and be under control of the guest with a disability or a designee.
Please note: animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Sign Language Interpreters
Most main stage events and select smaller events are accompanied by professional sign language interpreters using American Sign Language (ASL). If you have questions regarding interpreting services or would like to request an accommodation, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Additional Accessibility Requests
If you have a request that you would like us to consider, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. While in some cases we may be able to provide additional accommodation and will give every request very careful consideration, we cannot guarantee that individual requests can be accommodated.