The Greenlining Institute works towards a future where communities of color can thrive. We believe an essential aspect of this work involves engaging directly with communities that have historically and continually been denied access to decision-making spaces. The Just Future Summit is an opportunity for us to do just that – to come together with our community to imagine and invent new approaches, challenge the status quo, and harness the power of collaboration. Accessibility is a crucial part of bringing this vision to life.
As an organization and as individuals, we are constantly learning and evolving our approaches to create spaces that are accessible and center the needs of marginalized communities. We also recognize that as a nonprofit organization with access to institutional power, it is our responsibility to acknowledge that we are far from perfect. We welcome feedback from our communities on ways we can expand accessibility to our events. We also encourage those with specific access needs to reach out to us so we can collaborate on potential solutions.
Below we provide information on the steps we’ve taken to make Just Future Summit more accessible to attendees.
Accessibility accommodations available at Just Future Summit include:
ASL Interpretation at All Plenary Sessions:
We offer American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services at all plenary sessions to ensure that our event is accessible to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. There will be reserved seating near the main stage of West Hall.
Accessible Seating:
We will provide accessible seating options to accommodate individuals with mobility impairments. Please feel free to request assistance or guidance from our event staff to find the best seating arrangement for your needs.
Designated Lactation Room:
A designated lactation room is available for your convenience, equipped with the necessary amenities to provide a comfortable and private space for nursing people. This is located at the end of the hallway past West Hall.
Fragrance-Free Environment:
We encourage all attendees to help create a fragrance-free space to accommodate those with sensitivities or allergies. Please consider using unscented products and avoid wearing strong fragrances to promote a comfortable environment for everyone. link
Wellness Space
For those in need of a quiet space, we offer a designated wellness area where you can take a break, decompress, or simply relax away from the hustle and bustle of the event. The only time the space will not be available is during the Day 1 Afternoon Breakout Session Block from 1:20 – 2:45 pm. The room is located on the 21st floor in the Skyline Room. Accessible by elevator.
All-Gender Bathrooms:
The venue provides all-gender bathrooms. These facilities are designed to be welcoming and accessible to all attendees, regardless of their gender identity.
Other Oakland Convention Center Accessibility Features:
- Fire alarms for the audio & visually impaired
- Accessible entrance without stairs
- Accessible doorways for all public spaces
- Accessible covered area for pickup & drop off
- Service animals accepted
- Accessible path to check-in
- Accessible path for all public spaces
- Accessible elevator
COVID-19
The Greenlining Institute will monitor COVID-19 health and safety developments, as well as new virus variants. We require all attendees to be fully vaccinated and we will be setting up meals to ensure that attendees who wish to remain masked while indoors can enjoy our provided meals. You can see our full Just Future COVID-19 Policy here.
Transportation Options
Public Transportation Information:
BART
BART trains serve Downtown Oakland and Oakland City Center/12th Street Station is the closest stop. These BART lines stop near Oakland Convention Center: ORANGE, RED, YELLOW
Bus – AC Transit
These Bus lines stop near Oakland Convention Center: 29, 40, 51A, 6, 72R, 88
Parking
Limited paid street parking is available near the Convention Center. We recommend a parking garage for the most streamlined experience.
550 10th St.- Oakland Convention Center Garage
Access Hours: Mon to Sun open 24/7.
Located at 550 10th St Oakland, CA. Covered garage that is wheelchair accessible. No prepay at the entry & no cash at the exit. Pay cash & credit on 3rd level by elevator landing. One minute walk to the venue. The self-park rate is $12/hour or $35 per day. If you are staying overnight at the hotel, valet parking is available for $55 + tax.
525 14th St. – City Center Garage
Access Hours: Mon – Fri 5:00am – 10:00pm; Sat – Sun 8:00am – 6:00pm
Enter this location at 525 14th St, Oakland, CA. This is a paid covered garage, operated by Ace Parking. It is located on the south side of 14th St. between Clay St. and Broadway. You may also enter this garage at its second entrance at 530 11th St. Six minute walk to the venue. There are elevators posted near ADA stalls. The self-park rate is $16/hour with a max fee of $40 per day.
If you have any questions or additional information about accessibility of our event, please reach out to Greenlining Events: events@greenlining.org
