Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan

Accessible Housing 

ADA designated hotel rooms will be specifically set aside for individuals requesting them. Be sure to indicate your specific needs in the online housing form. Make hotel reservations as early as possible. While accessible rooms are guaranteed, there are a limited number of accessible rooms available at each property. 

Headquarters Hotel: Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205) is adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Note that the properties are not connected via a skywalk or tunnel, and you must go outside to travel between the properties.

Be sure to ask if your hotel adds scent to rooms. All hotels can remove the scent by request. 

Accessible Travel

The Annual Meeting will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205). The center is fully accessible and located near many hotels, restaurants, and city amenities. 

Getting There and Getting Around

Airport: San Antonio is serviced by the San Antonio International Airport, which is 9 miles (10-minute drive) from the Convention Center. Visit the airport’s website for more information about accessible travel.

APHA Shuttle: APHA's shuttle service is fully accessible. Learn more.

By Car & Parking: Whether you’re driving yourself or using a rideshare service, Google Maps can help get you here. Multiple paid parking garages are located around the convention center with hourly and daily rates. APHA Shuttle Service: Wheelchair accessible van transportation can be scheduled upon request to APHA hotels for those utilizing a wheelchair, scooter or who cannot walk longer distances. Visit or call the ADA Van Shuttle Desk located at the L Street Entrance near room 156 at the convention center. Please provide the shuttle company with advance notice of when and where you will need a pickup. Be sure to indicate during registration and housing that you plan to use the On-Call Accessible Transportation. We will send special instructions on how to contact the desk in advance of the meeting. 

Taxi Services: Accessible taxi cabs are available in San Antonio. Registrants who are unable to utilize APHA’s on-call accessible transportation option may utilize cab service, Lyft, or Uber to and from official APHA hotels and the Convention Center. APHA will reimburse for taxi fares between the Convention Center and official APHA Annual Meeting properties. Submit all receipts to APHA after the meeting (c/o Event Operations Dept., 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001) no later than Friday, Nov. 20. APHA will not reimburse for taxi fares from the Convention Center to offsite events hosted by affiliate groups as these are not APHA-sanctioned events.

Local Access Services and Equipment 

Please note: These references are provided for information purposes only and are not endorsed by APHA. Meeting participants are required to arrange and cover costs associated with the renting of mobility aids (such as scooters) or access services. APHA encourages members to do their own research. APHA does not reimburse costs incurred by attendees for this equipment or access services.