Accessibility at the Tampa Convention Center

At the Tampa Convention Center, accessibility is at the heart of our guest experience. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment where all visitors can fully participate and enjoy our events. Our team is trained in accessibility awareness and inclusive service, and we continuously work to enhance the accessibility of our facility for every visitor.

Parking

Designated disabled parking can be found in the following locations:

Tampa Convention Center Front Drive (circular drive in front of Channel Entrance): 2 spaces
Tampa Convention Center Garage: 11 spaces on 2nd level with ramp leading to exterior sidewalk (directly across from Channel Entrance)
Pam Iorio Parking Garage: 45 spaces
Selmon Expressway Bill Changer Parking Lot: at least 1 space
Selmon Expressway West parking lot: 2 spaces
Other Downtown City of Tampa on-street spaces: https://www.tampa.gov/document/disabled-parking-street-locations-8681

Entrance closest to Elevators to all upper levels ¶

The Front Drive has a ramp with rails that leads through automatic glass doors that take you into the first level of the Convention Center. This is the Channel Entrance. There are also escalators on either side of this entrance that take you to the 2nd floor (Registration Level).

Another ramp to the left of the Channel Entrance leads onto the Tampa Riverwalk and on the opposite side of the circle is a ramp to The Sail Plaza bar and Big Ray's Fish Camp restaurant.

Elevators are inside on the 1st floor just beyond the café.

These elevators can also be accessed from the Franklin Street entrance by going down the Ballroom corridor. A secondary elevator is located inside the Administrative Entrance, just outside of the Franklin Street Entrance. There is also an inside escalator from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor (Registration Level).

Escalators

TCC Escalators At the Tampa Convention Center, we strive to reduce accessibility barriers as visitors move within the four floors of our facility. For this reason, escalators are located throughout our venue, including on the outside near our Channel Entrance.

Scooter Rentals

Licensee is welcome to provide scooters/wheelchairs for guests. TCC does not have scooters or wheelchairs available for event use.

Bathrooms

All bathrooms are ADA accessible.

Communication Card ¶

The Tampa Convention Center partnered with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at University of South Florida (USF) to create this Communication Card. It is intended to help individuals who may have difficulty hearing, reading, or speaking during an emergency. It features pictures of keywords and phrases, a small letter keyboard, and a personal information form for responders or caregivers to reference.

Download and print both pages, paste them back-to-back, and keep the aid in a plastic sleeve or folder for quick access during emergencies.

Download the Communication Card for Printing