ACCESSIBILITY

Anime NYC strives to create an inclusive and friendly environment for all of its attendees. We are happy to provide a variety of services to help you enjoy your experience!

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GETTING TO THE SHOW

Javits Center: 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001

Accessible Parking Availability

No public parking is available on-site. A limited number of parking spaces may, however, occasionally be available for attendees with a valid Parking Permit for People with Disabilities issued by a government authority. Please call the Javits Center Security & Safety Solutions Department at (212) 216 2196 for information.

Mode of Transport

Arriving from out of NY? Whether you are arriving by car, plane, or truck, we have directions for you. The Javits Center has also included a handy parking map below that doubles as a metro map.

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AT THE SHOW

Accessibility Bracelets

Anime NYC provides accessibility bracelets to those with mobility, vision, hearing, or other special, medical, or accessibility needs at our Info Desk in the Crystal Palace. Please see below for the additional access an accessibility bracelet allows.

BRACELET PICK UP

Bracelets will be available during all fan registration hours at our Info Desk in our Registration area. There is no pre-registration for accessibility bracelets.
You can receive up to TWO accessibility bracelets, one for the fan with special needs and one for a companion. We cannot provide additional accessibility bracelets for further family members or friends.
Accessibility bracelets do not provide free admission to Anime NYC. Day or Weekend Badges are required for admission into Anime NYC. Separate tickets are required for any special ticketed event.

EXHIBIT HALL

With an accessibility bracelet you can queue at the front of the Exhibit Hall prior to it opening each day. Do not wait in the Queue Hall and instead wait beside the Exhibit Hall itself (3E).
Please note an accessibility bracelet does not guarantee its wearer can skip to the front of any lines inside the Exhibit Hall. Should any exhibitor be offering exclusives, limited products, etc. you or your companion must wait in the general line for these items.

MAIN STAGE

A block of seats reserved for fans with accessibility bracelets will be located near the front of the stage. You and your companion MUST wear your accessibility bracelets to sit in these seats.
Our main stage is cleared in between events, and you must leave the stage in between events – even if you wish to attend the next event on stage.
After the main stage is cleared between events, two separate lines will be formed outside: (1) Fans with accessibility bracelets, (2) All other badge types.
If the main stage is at capacity, two separate lines will be formed outside: (1) Fans with accessibility bracelets and (2) All other badge types. Fans will be moved in alternating between these two lines as capacity allows, starting with the accessibility line.
Accessibility seats and all seats are limited and an accessibility bracelet does not guarantee admission into any main stage event.

PANEL ROOMS

A block of seats reserved for fans with accessibility bracelets will be located near the front of each room. You and your companion MUST wear your accessibility bracelets to sit in these seats.
Some of our panel rooms are cleared in between events, and you must leave the room in between events – even if you wish to attend the next event on stage.
After a panel room is cleared between events, two separate lines will be formed outside: (1) Fans with accessibility bracelets, (2) All other badge types.
If a panel room is at capacity, two separate lines will be formed outside: (1) Fans with accessibility bracelets and (2) All other badge types. Fans will be moved in alternating between these two lines as capacity allows, starting with the accessibility line.
Accessibility seats and all seats are limited and an accessibility bracelet does not guarantee admission into any panel room event.

FREE PRE-SHOW LOTTERY AUTOGRAPHS

Our rarest guests will have autograph tickets given away via a free pre-show lottery. You must enter this lottery to a chance to win autograph tickets. Accessibility bracelets do not guarantee you autographs from guests with autograph ticket lotteries.
During each official Anime NYC autograph ticket signing session, fans with accessibility bracelets may move to an expedited line. Simply show your bracelet to a staff member. You MUST still have won the lottery to get into this line.

PAID AUTOGRAPHS

Anime NYC will offer paid autographing with various guests – with the guests themselves charging for their signatures. No special ticket is needed to attend these signings.
During each official Anime NYC paid autograph signing session, fans with accessibility bracelets may move to an expedited line. Simply show your bracelet to a staff member. You MUST still pay for your autograph.

IN-BOOTH AUTOGRAPHS

Several guests will be signing at booths on the Exhibit Hall or you need to purchase goods from a booth to get an autograph. Please note an accessibility bracelet does not guarantee its wearer can skip to the front of any lines inside the Exhibit Hall. As Anime NYC does not directly control in-booth signings, please ask individual booth staffs if you may move to the front of any in-booth signing lines.

MOBILITY VEHICLE RENTAL

Attendees who would like to rent a mobility vehicle can do so by reserving one online in advance through the Javits Center.

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ASL Services

If you have a need for an ASL interpreter at the show, we will do our best to accommodate. Please fill out the below form to make your request. Please note that even though this form is closed, you can go to the ADA Desk in the Crystal Palace in order to request an ASL interpreter at the show. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CONVENTION CENTER

Mobility Impairments and Mobility Vehicle Rental

The Javits Center has sidewalk ramps, automatic doors at all street levels, restrooms and elevators accessible for persons with mobility impairments. Attendees who would like to rent a mobility vehicle can do so by reserving one online in advance through the Javits Center.