Accessibility

Event: Disability Inclusive Pathways Conference 2026

General information

Contact name

Rachael Parkinson-Turner

Contact number

021614157

Travel instructions

The Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments is located close to Auckland University, and close to bus stop 7013, Auckland High Court. Buses 931, 933 and 939 all stop at this stop. See Auckland Transport's Journey Planner to design your journey and for current fares. Ride share services operating in Auckland include Uber(opens in a new tab), YourRide(opens in a new tab) and Ola(opens in a new tab). The online price estimate for an Uber from Auckland Airport to the conference venue is approximately $60-80 NZD.

Entry instructions

Main entrance from Waterloo Quadrant: Cars can drive in via a loop with step-free access to the hotel lobby. Accessible entrance from Princes Street: This is step-free and leads directly to the Tapestry Bar and Terrace. To the left of this entrance is the main corridor to the conference area. The hotel reception desk and concierge are immediately accessible from the Waterloo Quadrant entrance. Princes Ballroom B & C is the Main Conference Room, located on the ground floor (lobby level).

After entry instructions

There are two entrances to the Princes Ballroom B & C (conference room). It can be entered via internal doors from the pre-function area, or internal doors on the right hand side, midway along the main corridor. This corridor is nearest to the Princes Street entrance. The conference registration desk is located centrally between the Ballroom A entry and the Pre-Function Area. The conference information desk is directly outside the entry to the conference room in the pre-function area,

Toilet location

All-Gender acccessible toilets are located located half-way down the corridor outside the conference rooms.

Accessible parking

Accessible on-site parking is available through hotel valet parking services. Please reach out to the Pullman Auckland Concierge team at concierge@pullmanauckland.co.nz. A Wilson car park is also situated directly beneath the Pullman Hotel Auckland. Access to the car park can be gained from Waterloo Quadrant, the entrance to the car park is on the right hand side of the Pullman Hotel. The carpark is located inside the Pullman Hotel Accepts credit card and EFTPOS only. Electronic transaction fee applies. No coins or cash. Entrance at the two entry lanes off Waterloo Quadrant, exit onto Eden Crescent. There is entry from the carpark directly into the lower level of the Pullman.

Conference Materials

All videos played at the conference will be captioned and audio-described, with transcripts available upon request. Printed materials will be also be available in digital versions on the website and can be made available in selected accessible formats upon request.

Venue Accessibility

The Pullman Auckland Hotel and Apartments venue is accessible and offers accessible rooms. Features include: Wheelchair access to entrance/exit and lifts. Accessible bathrooms. Valet parking. Accessibility ramps. Guide dogs and other registered assistance dogs are welcome in all areas. Please refer to the Event Accessibility page on our conference website for more details. http://www.dipc.nz If you experience any accessibility barriers while using this website, please call us on 09-242-0511 or email us on info@nzden.org.nz for assistance.

Additional informaion

Please see the Information for attendees of DIPC 2026 page on our website: www.disabilityinclusivepathways.nz/info-for-attendees/ If you experience any accessibility barriers while using this website, please call us on 09-242-0511 or email us on info@nzden.org.nz for assistance.

Quiet room

A quiet/low-sensory room is located off the pre-function area for those who need a space to recharge. Lights will be lowered, a video feed of the conference will play at a low volume, and sensory items will be available.

Accessibility - General

We are committed to making this conference accessible to everyone. Should you need any assistance or support during the conference, please reach out to one of our friendly NZDEN team members. If you find that your accessibility needs are not being met during the event, please speak with a member of our team, we will do our best to provide the necessary accommodations.

Scent-free

To support our attendees who are sensitive to scents, we kindly ask that you: Avoid wearing cologne, perfume, or other scented or chemical products. Refrain from smoking or vaping within 10 metres of the hotel entrance.