ASSETS 2025 Accessibility FAQ

ASSETS 2025 is committed to providing an inclusive environment and we will do our best to accommodate requests for special assistance. This page describes the accessibility features of ASSETS 2025, to help you make an informed decision about whether the conference will be accessible to you. Please contact us if your question is not answered here, or if the conference arrangements as described are not enough to allow you to attend. We will work with you to the best of our ability, to make the conference accessible.

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How do I communicate accessibility needs to ASSETS 2025 organizers?

The Accessibility Chair for ASSETS 2025 is Abraham Glasser, Ather Sharif, Franklin Mingzhe Li, whose goal is to ensure the conference is accessible to everyone. When you register for the conference, there will be a registration question labeled "Do you have a disability or special need which requires our awareness?". In your response, please indicate any accessibility needs such as wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, or a guide. The Accessibility Chair will follow up with you to clarify your needs. You can contact them directly at any time by emailing access-assets25@acm.org.

Who do I ask if my question is not answered here?

More information about accessibility at The Curtis Hotel is available on their accessibility information page.

Please contact Curtis Hotel staff (via info@thecurtis.com) on (303) 571‑0300 or email info@thecurtis.com to discuss your specific needs with the venue directly.

If there is specific accessibility information you would like to see here, or if you wish to discuss any conference accessibility requirements, please contact our Accessibility Chair, Abraham Glasser, Ather Sharif, Franklin Mingzhe Li by email: access-assets25@acm.org, and someone will respond to you shortly.

Will sign language interpretation or captioning be available?

The conference will provide a team of sign language interpreters or captioners if requested by any attendees during the early registration period. Please make your request as early as possible. Our Accessibility Chair will follow up with you to discuss your needs in more detail. After the deadline for early registration, a best effort will be made to accommodate requests, but we cannot guarantee that interpreters or captioners will be available.

What are the taxi and public transport options for getting to the conference venue?

From Denver International Airport, the easiest way to get to The Curtis Hotel is by ground transportation companies

Recommended options for getting to the conference include:

Accessible Transportation

  • Route: From the airport to the conference venue
  • Pickup point: The following ground transportation companies pick up passengers with limited mobility at curbside on Level 5, west-side of Jeppesen Terminal with prior notice. Dashabout: 2-day advance notice required: (800) 720-3274 Metro Cab: (303) 333-3333 Mobility Plus (Yellow Cab): 24 hour on-demand wheelchair accessible service: (303) 777-7777 Mobility Transport Service: 24 hour advance notice required: (303) 295-3900 RTD access-a-Ride: (303) 292-6560
  • Time: About 40 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessibility: Please check directly with the vendor
  • Service animals: Please check directly with the vendor
  • Book: Please check directly with the vendor

Who can I ask about accessibility in Denver, Colorado, USA?

For information about Denver, Colorado, USA accessibility, including public transport, go to online accessibility information or contact the city at 311 or DisabilityAccess@denvergov.org.

Can a student volunteer assist me during the conference?

Student volunteers will be available to assist attendees with disabilities with navigation, meal service, or other accessibility needs. If you will need volunteer assistance at the conference, please indicate this on your conference registration form.

Attendees who require personal care assistance should bring their own assistant. Attendees who require personal care assistance should bring their own assistant. If you are bringing a personal assistant with you for accessibility support, please email the treasurer at treasurer-assets25@acm.org to learn how to register them.

What is the conference space like?

For the overall layout of the venue, please refer to this map of the conference space.

The conference space at The Curtis Hotel in Denver is a vibrant and playful departure from typical corporate venues, designed to energize and inspire attendees. Spread across two dedicated floors, the more than 28,000 square feet of meeting space embraces a fun pop-culture theme, featuring large, modern ballrooms and uniquely named breakout rooms like "Thing-A-Ma-Jig" and "Who-Done-It." You can expect a dynamic atmosphere with bright colors, quirky decor, and spacious pre-function areas perfect for networking, all equipped with modern A/V technology. This stimulating and memorable environment makes any conference feel more like a creative and engaging event rather than a stuffy, formal gathering.

Will the conference be accessible by wheelchair or power scooter?

Yes, the conference will be accessible to wheelchair users.

Presenters who need any accommodations should contact the Accessibility Chairs: Abraham Glasser, Ather Sharif, Franklin Mingzhe Li by email: access-assets25@acm.org. The stage is large enough to accommodate multiple ways to present. There will be good sit-down and wheelchair accessible options for presenters, including a ramp for access to the raised stage. Should it be necessary, an alternative location for presentation will be made ready in advance. If you would like a student volunteer to operate slides or guide you onto and off the stage or have other accessibility requests, please contact Accessibility Chairs at access-assets25@acm.org by late August.

For more information about wheelchair accessibility at The Curtis Hotel, please contact Curtis Hotel staff (via info@thecurtis.com) on (303) 571‑0300 or info@thecurtis.com.

What are the arrangements for presenters with accessibility needs?

Presenters who need any accommodations should contact the Accessibility Chairs: Abraham Glasser, Ather Sharif, Franklin Mingzhe Li by email: access-assets25@acm.org. The stage is large enough to accommodate multiple ways to present. There will be good sit-down and wheelchair accessible options for presenters, including a ramp for access to the raised stage. Should it be necessary, an alternative location for presentation will be made ready in advance. If you would like a student volunteer to operate slides or guide you onto and off the stage or have other accessibility requests, please contact Accessibility Chairs at access-assets25@acm.org by late August.

Can I bring my guide dog?

Yes! Guide dogs and other service animals are welcome at ASSETS 2025. There will be a relief area with water available. Yes! Guide dogs and other service animals are welcome at ASSETS 2025. Please check back later for exact location or contact Accessibility Chairs. Please indicate on your registration form if you anticipate bringing a service animal to the conference.

Can I attend the conference by robot?

We are sorry, but ASSETS 2025 will not be able to accommodate remote attendance by robot.

Will there be an induction loop in the meeting rooms?

The hotel does not have an induction loop. If you need this, please talk to the Accessibility Chairs so that we may look for alternative accommodations.

Will speakers and audience members asking questions be using a microphone?

Yes, microphones will be used for all speakers. Attendees with questions will be requested to use a microphone so that their question is more easily heard.

What food service will be provided?

The conference will provide buffet lunches and refreshments at breaks. Dishes will be labeled. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate these clearly on your registration form. Dishes will be labeled. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate these clearly on your registration form.

Can the conference accommodate special dietary needs?

Yes. Attendees who indicate special dietary requirements on their registration form will be provided with special meals when the conference catering does not accommodate them. If you have a severe allergy please indicate this on your registration form.

Will there be loud music, strobe lighting, spotlights, or other strong sensory experiences?

Participants will be requested not to use flash photography or to wear strong scents. Please indicate on your registration form if there are specific items you would like to know about in advance.

What if I have a medical emergency or health problem during the conference?

In case of emergency call 911 for an ambulance. If you require non-urgent medical care, please contact Abraham Glasser, Ather Sharif, Franklin Mingzhe Li at access-assets25@acm.org or ask any student volunteer. They will provide you with information about local doctors, specialists, chiropractors, etc. For non-resident attendees, buying travel insurance that covers medical expenses is strongly recommended as fees for emergency treatment can be very high.



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