The reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) is ADA compliant and committed to providing an accessible experience for meetings, tradeshows, events, conferences, and conventions held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Below you can find important accessibility information for our venue.
We offer accessible parking, sidewalk ramps, restrooms, and elevators. New ramps have recently been installed on the Northeast entrance driveway, accessible via Washington Avenue. The Northeast entrance is the closest entrance to the Grand Ballroom.
Entrance doors to the building are equipped with automatic ADA functionality.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED AIDS
Braille signage has been installed outside all meeting rooms, elevators, ballrooms, and exhibit halls.
The MBCC now offers a Visual Interpreting Service via smartphone app Aira.
Follow the below instructions:
Aira is a live, human-to-human professional visual interpreter service. More info: aira.io
Download the Aira app to your smartphone prior to coming to the MBCC.
Click these links to download the Aira app for Android/Google Play or for iOS/Apple
Using the camera and an app on your smartphone, a trained agent will assist by visually interpreting your surroundings, from describing to reading, from explaining to navigating.
Use of the service is free up to a specific usage/time limit. Please see the Aira app for details and service limitations.
WHEELCHAIRS
Wheelchairs are available for no fee, on a first-come, first-served basis at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Wheelchairs can be checked out at either the show management office or show registration counter in exchange for a valid ID; the ID will be returned when the wheelchair is returned.
Certified Autism Center
Our organization has worked with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to be designated as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). Our staff has completed training and certification in best practices when assisting autistic sensory-sensitive individuals. By undergoing additional autism-specific training, the goal is for our team to be better equipped to provide better service and experiences to all. Click to learn more about Certified Autism Center™.
Valet parking services are available from First Class Parking Systems. More info: 531.4466, www.1stclassparking.com
SERVICE ANIMALS
ADA-recognized services animals are welcome at the Miami Beach Convention Center, provided they are leashed or under similar control. The owner must take full responsibility of their animal.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES
Menus are marked with allergen and dietary restriction identifiers such as gluten free, dairy free, etc. ADA compliant tables are utilized to accommodate food buffet stations.
ADDITIONAL ADA FEATURES AND SERVICES
For meeting planners who have accessibility requirements for their events, we have handicapped accessible equipment for staging and room sets, including a lift, a ramp, and a lectern (podium). For all other requirements, specialized services, and additional support features for Audio/Visual Meeting Technology, please contact your Event Services Manager at the MBCC.
WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY
Miami Beach Convention Center (miamibeachconvention.com) is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We have launched a newly built website in 2023 to upgrade to current accessibility practices.
We are continuing to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.
Our goal is to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
Whilst Miami Beach Convention Center (miamibeachconvention.com) strives to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. This site relies on HTML, CSS, Javascript, and WAI-ARIA to fully function.
Miami Beach Convention Center (miamibeachconvention.com) is continuously seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same standard of accessibility and usability. We welcome any comments, questions, or feedback on our website.
If you experience any issues in accessing miamibeachconvention.com please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
The Miami Beach Convention Center is located at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, please visit www.miamibeachconvention.com.