It is the policy of AFM that barriers of any type should not exclude people from attending or participating. For assistance in accessing the services and facilities of AFM, please review the information below. If you need assistance in registering or if you have questions about accessibility, please contact AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org or AFM’s Registration Coordinator at +1.310.446.1043.
Visual Impairment
Registration of Personal Aide/Companion
Should you require an aide or personal assistant to help navigate the AFM, AFM will provide your aide with a complimentary badge with the same access as yours. Please contact AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org to register your personal aide at least one week before arrival. (Name and full contact info are required.)
Mobility Constraints
AFM events are spread out and distances can be considerable. If you are a regular wheelchair user you should bring your chair with you.
Registration of Personal Aide/Companion
Should you require an aide or personal assistant to help navigate the AFM, AFM will provide your aide with a complimentary badge with the same access as yours. Please contact AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org to register your personal aide at least one week before arrival. (Name and full contact info are required.)
Transportation
Shuttle Service
Shuttle service is available between the Loews Hotel (Exhibitor offices), Fairmont Hotel (Conferences), theatres and many local hotels. See the Shuttle routes and stops at AmericanFilmMarket.com/campus-map.
Accessible Transportation
Wheelchair accessible van transportation can also be scheduled between the Loews Hotel (Exhibitor offices), Fairmont Hotel (Conferences), theatres and local hotels in the AFM block. The van will only be available for pick-up and drop-off at existing AFM Shuttle stops. If you will need accessible van transportation, please inform us at least two weeks in advance so we can arrange for the van and driver. Send your request to AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org. During the AFM, the Transportation Coordinator will require 15 minutes advance notice of when and where you will need each pick up.
Hearing Impairment
Sign Language Interpreters
Attendees can request a sign language interpreter. Please email AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org with your request, including your full schedule, at least four weeks in advance. Interpreters are in high demand and their schedules fill up quickly so we cannot guarantee their availability.
Sign language interpreters are available for AFM sponsored events only. Interpreters for private events – parties, meals, etc. – are the responsibility of the participant.
Registration of Personal Interpreter
If you would like to bring an aide who can serve as your personal interpreter, AFM will provide your interpreter with a complimentary badge with the same access as yours. Please contact AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org to register your personal aide at least one week before arrival. (Name and full contact info are required.)
Onsite Resources
The Filmmakers Lounge, located on the lobby level of Le Merigot Hotel, has an ADA reserved table with power strips. Additionally, a TDD phone can be placed in a convenient location in the Loews Hotel. Please provide at least one week advance notice for the TDD phone.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) involve the installation of transmitters at the Conferences and Roundtables. Sound is transmitted to headphones provided to the attendee. A limited number of ALDs will be available and there is no charge for their use. Requests must be received at least two weeks in advance so equipment can be sourced and installed. Please email AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org with your request.
AFM does not provide connections to Conference and Roundtable sound boards.
Housing
All AFM hotels have ADA designated hotel rooms set aside for AFM participants. Make your hotel reservations as early as possible as there are a limited number of accessible rooms available at each property. Contact Hotels@IFTA-online.org to make a reservation.
Other Accessibility Needs
Individuals with other impairments who require information about or assistance with accessibility needs should contact AFMaccessibility@IFTA-online.org. Requests should be submitted, if possible, at least four weeks in advance.
