Accessibility | Oregon Convention Center

Walks, curbs and ramps

“For someone in a scooter, this building is easy to move around in.” – OCC guest

Grounds, walks and floor surfaces along accessible routes are stable, firm, and non-slip under most weather conditions.
Sidewalks, leading from the front driveway loading and unloading zones for shuttle buses and taxis, and leading to the main facility entrances, are free of abrupt changes in surface level.
Sidewalks and ramps have a 36-inch clear opening.
Handrails are mounted 33 inches above the ramp surface, no more than 2 feet from the wall.



        door_button_open.jpg

Restrooms for are available in public areas.
Family and all-user restrooms are also available in public areas.
Restroom entrances have a clear opening of 32 inches and all public restroom entrances have automatic doors.
Sinks are mounted at least 29 inches from the floor (measured from the bottom of the apron) for wheelchair knee clearance and the drainpipe allows for toe clearance.
Faucet controls automatically start through sensors.
All restroom dispensers and accessories are within reach of a person seated in a wheelchair.
All restrooms have at least one stall with a clear, 32-inch opening.
The accessible toilet stall is arranged to provide either side or front approach by someone in a wheelchair.
Grab bars are of sufficient length located along the sides and back of the accessible stalls.
Flush controls and toilet paper rolls are positioned so someone using a front approach to the toilet can reach them.



        Mamavas_Cherish.jpg

OCC provides two Mamava nursing suites for our visitors. These private and secure suites are located near the A and E Meeting Rooms on Level 1.
They are ADA-compatible with a comfortable seating area and are equipped with standard AC power outlets and USB charger ports.
All Mamava suites come with a Bluetooth SmartLock that syncs with Mamava’s mobile app. Download the app at mamava.com/mobile-app.
You may also request a door code for entry from our receptionists in the Administration Office on Level 2 and by calling 503-235-7575.

All restaurants are accessible by wheelchair.

All meeting rooms, ballrooms and exhibit halls are accessible by wheelchair.
Hallways and corridors between rooms have a clearance of 36 inches with allowance space for turning and passing.
Doors to rooms have a clear opening of 32 inches.
Thresholds of interior doors have a maximum edge height of half an inch.
Meeting rooms, ballrooms and exhibit hall floors are non-slip, level and independently negotiable by persons in wheelchairs.
Wheelchair lifts are available to use with raised podiums and platforms and should be requested ahead of time to prepare for use.
Microphones are available and easily adjusted for flexible use.
Meeting rooms and ballrooms can be equipped with Assistive Listening Device (ALD) transmission through existing systems. Request ALD during show registration or when purchasing tickets.

OCC offers complimentary five wheelchairs and five electric convenience vehicles (EVCs) for guests' use on a first come, first served basis.
Use is on a daily basis, not per 24-hour period.
Wheelchairs and ECVs may be returned at any point during the day.
Please stop by our the Welcome Desk to checkout a wheelchair or electric scooter.

OCC only allows powered wheelchairs, scooters, and Segway’s for people with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as long as they can be operated safely in our venue.
Only electric or battery powered OPDMD are allowed inside the facility.
OPDMD cannot travel at a speed greater than the pedestrian traffic.
OPDMD users must travel in pedestrian routes only.
OPDMD users understand that on-site storage space is limited.

All parking levels in the OCC parking garage include accessible spaces within easy access of elevators.
There are 10 accessible spaces on Parking Level 1 (P1) and 11 accessible spaces on Parking Level 2 (P2).
Parking Level 2 (P2) includes accessible areas with a 9-foot ceiling clearance to accommodate adapted vehicles.

All zones are located on an accessible route to an accessible building entrance.
All zones have adequate vertical and horizontal clearance.
Not all zones have an unobstructed aisle next to the vehicle pull-up space. There is a public-use sidewalk, which may be obstructed by pedestrians and attendees.

With a little advance planning, your visit to the OCC will be fun and worry-free.

Questions? Feedback?Olark live chat software