Attendee Resources
Attendee Services at #SfN23
Visit Attendee Services for assistance regarding ribbon pick-up, lost and found, travel award winner funds, SfN membership, Certificate of Attendance pick-up, housing support, and Wi-Fi, mobile app, and virtual component support.
Location: East Salon of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Open Saturday November 11–Wednesday, November 15
Hours: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EST
Child Care
On-site child care and youth programs are available for children ages six months to 12 years in room 204B of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This service is provided through KiddieCorp, a national firm with more than 37 years of experience, including 13 with SfN, in on-site conference child care.
Details, pricing, and reservation information are available on the KiddieCorp-Neuroscience 2023 web page. Download a list of the activities specific to the Neuroscience 2023 KiddieCorp program. Download and complete the Child Care & Youth Program Consent Form.
Registration can be completed online or by mailing forms and payment to:
KiddieCorp/Neuroscience
8961 Complex Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Fax: 1-858-455-5841 (credit card payment only)
Individuals aged 17 and under will only be permitted to attend the annual meeting with adult supervision, and badges will not be issued to these individuals.
Infant Care Facilities
The infant care room, located in room 204A of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, is designed to provide privacy for parents and guardians caring for infants. The room is equipped with chairs, tables, and electrical access in private areas for nursing or pumping. Additionally, the room has an open seating area, diaper changing tables, and a water cooler (room temperature). The room will be open Friday, November 10–Wednesday, November 15.
Parents and guardians are responsible for providing their own infant care supplies. A limited number of lockers will be available for storing supplies. The infant care room is unsupervised. SfN is not responsible for accidents or injuries that may occur in this room or any items left unattended.
ADA/Special Accommodations
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Real-Time Captioning Services and Special Needs Requests
Real-time captioning services will be provided for all lectures in Ballroom D. Dedicated seating areas near the screens will display the captioned text.
If you require American Sign Language, CART transcription services, or have a disability or special need that may affect your participation in the annual meeting, contact meetings@sfn.org. SfN cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.
For assistance with special needs or disabilities on-site, visit the SfN headquarters office in Room 102 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals
For scooter and wheelchair rentals, please contact the vendors below.
Note: There will be a limited supply of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and knee walker scooters available for rent on-site.
BW Surgical Supply, Inc.
A local company specializing in short and long-term equipment rentals. Call BW Surgical directly to secure your reservation.
Toll Free: 1-800-976-0105
Local: 301-946-1888
Email: bwsurgical@yahoo.com
Website: www.bwmedi.comScootaround Inc.
Reservations will be processed through the Scootaround website or by calling (888) 441-7575. If contacting by phone, press option 1 to speak with a representative in the reservations department to place a rental order.
Shuttle Service
SfN provides complimentary shuttle services between the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and most official SfN meeting hotels, with the exception of hotels within walking distance to the convention center.
First Aid Services
There will be a First Aid Station conveniently located in Hall A and Hall D of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Please direct all inquiries to meetings@sfn.org.
Prayer Room
There will be a prayer room available for attendee use in room 142 of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The prayer room is unsupervised, and SfN is not responsible for the loss of any personal property left unattended in the room.
