Sunday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accessibility at the STC Summit 2008
Arriving by Plane
The Philadelphia International Airport has its very own accessibility guide called the "Getting Around Guide." which it describes as
(...) geared to travelers with disabilities and (...) designed to assist them in navigating the Airport and locating various services and facilities. It includes a "Frequently Asked Questions" section and a detailed Airport map.
The guide is available on the Web site in PDF format, DOC format, and MP3 audio file format.
Download them onto your MP3 player for easy reference when traveling.
For quick reference, you can print the following ADA/Accessibility pages (HTML format), which repeat certain information from the guide:
The airport has a hotline number for mobility services: +1 215-937-6700 (TDD: +1 215-937-6755).
For a printed copy or an audio cassette version of the airport guide please send an email request. Remember to include your complete mailing address and indicate whether you want print or audio cassette. You may also place your order for the "Getting Around Guide" by calling +1 215-937-5499 or TDD: +1 215-937-6755.
An update about the latest improvements in accessibility at the airport are listed in a separate document in PDF format only: http://www.phl.org/pdf/PHL_ADAu.pdf.
The "Getting Around Guide" is almost all you need to answer your questions about getting around the airport. You are, however, encouraged to check the main airport site itself for details about your flight and the latest security information. You may also find relevant information that is more up-to-date than the brochure at the time of your departure.
Ground Transportation
If you need transportation in wheelchair accessible vehicles, you should make arrangements before arriving at the airport. The ADA/Accessibility page includes a link about the ground transportation, which lists phone numbers and information about rental cars, parking, wheelchair accessible ground transportation, and more. All ground transportation information is located in each baggage claim area.
Rail service is provided by SEPTA from Terminal A, B, C, D, and E straight to the Market East Station just near the hotel at 12th and Filbert (downtown Philadelphia). This service costs about 6 USD.
The stations at the airport and at Market East are accessible. For more information about the Market East station and getting to the hotel, go to the Train page in this conference accessibility guide.
Shuttles and Taxis
Shuttle service is available from the airport directly to the Marriott for 10 USD one-way. This might be the most convenient if you have extra luggage to carry. You can pick up any service phone in the airport and dial "19" to request shuttle service. The Tropiano shuttle service takes you to the conference hotel, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. (The shuttle marked Marriott at the airport only goes to the Marriott located near the airport!)
Current information about taxi fares from the airport to the Marriott are approximately 27 USD one way.
Taxi fares are changing June 2nd and the airport information might not reflect this in time for your travels. The new fares are 2.70 USD for the start fee and 2.30 USD for each mile.