Kidney Week 2025: Accessibility Information
George R. Brown Convention Center Accessibility Resources
The George R. Brown Convention Center is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable experience to all guests.
Accessible Parking
Accessible self-parking is available at the George R. Brown Convention Center at the Avenida North Garage (701 Avenida de las Americas) connected via the skybridge to the convention center and the Marriott Marquis, the Avenida Central Garage (1002 Avenida de las Americas), located under Discovery Green Park across from the convention center, and the Avenida South Garage (1710 Polk St.), connected via the skybridge to the convention center and the Hilton Americas-Houston. Note: Rates for each garage vary and may change due to special events, which will be posted outside the garages. Please see the full parking map here.
Accessible Restrooms
All restrooms at the George R. Brown Convention Center Restrooms are equipped with wheelchair accessible and semiambulatory stalls.
Inclusive Restrooms
Gender inclusive restrooms can be found in Hall E and outside rooms 381A and 380B.
Elevators
There are multiple accessible entrances to the George R. Brown Convention Center and connected parking garages. Please see the ADA map for all accessible entrances and ramp locations.
There are elevators connecting all three levels of the convention center. Please see the ADA map for all elevator locations.
Service Animals
- Certified service animals for guests with disabilities are permitted.
Scooter Rental
- Scootaround is the preferred scooter and wheelchair rental service for Kidney Week 2025. Reservations are requested; please contact Scootaround directly at:
- https://scootaround.com/en/kidney-week-2025
- 1.888.441.7575
Nursing Stations
The Mothers Room is located in Room 380D. Two Mamava lactation pods are located by the South Transit Center and Marriott Skybridge on Level 2 of the convention center.
Prayer Room
A prayer room is available for attendees at George R. Brown Convention Center.
Transportation Around Houston
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires all ground transportation companies provide accessible vehicles. It is recommended that individuals requiring this service make arrangements in advance with their chosen service provider. To order an accessible taxi or car service, the following companies provide handicap and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Arrangements and payments for such transportation are the responsibility of the attendee.
zTrip: Offers wheelchair accessible vehicles. Book online: https://www.ztrip.com/book-a-ride/ or call 855-699-8747.
Elite Town Car Services: Offers wheelchair accessible vehicles. Book online: https://elitetowncarservices.com/non-emergency-wheelchair-accessible-transportation/ or call or text 713-834-5320.
METRO Public Transit: https://www.ridemetro.org/about/who-we-are/accessibility
Rideshares: Uber providers offer wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) in Houston. WAV rides cost the same as each company's basic fare. A WAV can be requested on-demand as an option in Uber's app.Uber WAV : https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/uberwav/
Lyft: https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/all/articles/360045782413
Houston Accessibility Resources
Houston Airports: IAH - https://www.fly2houston.com/iah/services
HOU - https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/services
Getting Around Houston - https://www.visithoustontexas.com/travel-planning/getting-to-and-around-houston/getting-around-houston/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For more information on the Houston First's initiative to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the local tourism industry, please visit https://www.houstonfirst.com/about/information/in-the-community/.