If you’re headed to a convention in Nashville, Tennessee, odds are you’re going to the Nashville Music City Center. Like any event, if you have limited mobility, you have to consider it wherever you go. If you’re preparing for an event at NNMC, you may want to determine if you need a mobility aid.
Limited mobility, invisible disabilities, and other conditions can make it difficult to attend events confidently. As you prepare for your trip to NMCC, accessibility options may be the first thing on your mind.
Music City Center is Nashville’s 2.1 million square foot facility. It was opened in 2013 and is designed to host large conventions and events downtown. It hosts a variety of conventions, luncheons, conferences, galas and more for the community of Nashville and its surrounding residents. With a conference center of its size, people with limited mobility may initially feel overwhelmed by the idea of attending one of its many events.
NMCC is an ADA-compliant venue, which means it follows the guidelines the Access Board sets. Essentially, the guidelines focus on many of the technical aspects of accessibility. For example, if a building has three or more floors and 3,000 square feet per floor, it should have an elevator.
The venue has committed itself to accommodating the needs of individuals who have disabilities. Some of the accommodations offered by the convention center include:
Unfortunately, while the venue does offer a wide range of accessibility options, attendees may still miss part of the event because it is such a large venue.Â
Fortunately, All-Star has a variety of mobility aids for rent to help people navigate through Nashville Music City Center without missing out on any part of the event. When determining what type of mobility aids you require, think about not only the limitations of your disability but who you have with you to help you maneuver the center.
Knee scooters are ideal for people who may have recently undergone ankle or foot surgery or have a debilitating condition in one leg but not the other. The knee scooter relies on the strong leg to help push you around. Using a knee scooter allows you to stay in an upright, natural position and maintain your balance and stability while reducing any chance of muscle atrophy.
Mobility scooters are one of the most common accessibility options for people with limited abilities. Mobility scooters come in various sizes and weight limits to serve everyone. Smaller scooters, with three wheels, under the 275 weight limit, tend to have an easier time maneuvering through small aisles and navigating crowds. However, there are also heavy-duty and bariatric mobility scooters available. Some heavy-duty scooters have four wheels and may feel more durable and stable to those powering them. All scooters also come with baskets to carry essential items and anything you purchase at the convention.
Wheelchairs are another common accessibility aid allowing you to travel throughout the convention center. Keep in mind that long distances and slopes may limit many wheelchairs. You may require someone to push you while visiting the convention center, especially if you struggle with fatigue or muscle weakness. While wheelchairs may be easier to transport than scooters, you need a lot of upper body strength to use them in such an expansive place.
All-Star also has walkers available to help you navigate Nashville Music City Center. Walkers can help boost the confidence of seniors and people with limited abilities. Walkers help people walk longer distances, improve endurance and remain balanced while walking. All-Star’s walkers also include a seat for you to rest if you become tired.
If you need extra help accessing areas with stairs, there are portable wheelchair ramps available. Ramps can range between three and eight feet long, depending on your needs. Some wheelchair ramps are portable enough to bring them into a venue with you.
All-Star offers various delivery options to make it more convenient for you to make it to the venue on time, including curbside and front-door delivery. You can also order online and make a reservation to avoid missing out.
When you pay to see an event, you deserve to be able to travel every inch of the space with every other person within the venue. While NMCC does have accessible entrances, bathrooms and elevators for its guests, the expansive floor space may still limit where people can go. This is why All-Star Medical offers rentals to those attending events at Nashville Music City Center. To learn more about how to make a reservation, contact one of our locations in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
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