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Services and Information for the IRA Convention
Rental Rates
Wheelchairs - Free Wheelchair Rentals for Show Attendees! - The International Reading Association is happy to announce that they will cover the complete cost of wheelchair rentals for delegates use at the convention. Take early advantage of this special offer by booking in advance through Scootaround's Rental Form.
Scooters - Please call 1-888-441-7575 today for the scooter rental rates that will apply at this event.
If you require a scooter or wheelchair rental for use before or after the event, additional costs will apply -- please speak with a Scootaround operator prior to booking.
Venue Information
- Phoenix Convention Center
With the Phoenix Convention Center covering more than 300,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, an electric scooter or wheelchair will ensure that you are able to see as much of the convention as possible. And what's more, you can use your scooter to visit some of the attractions that Phoenix has to offer such as the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, Heritage Square, Phoenix Art Museum, and much more.
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. Third Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
1-800-282-4842Directions (Phoenix Civic Plaza): The Phoenix Convention Center is located within a few blocks of the US Airways Center and Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The major cross streets are Monroe to Jefferson, 2nd to 5th Street.
- From North Phoenix/Scottsdale: Take the Piestewa Peak Parkway (SR 51) south to I-10. Exit I-10 at Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn right (west) on Washington Street to 7th Street.
- From East Valley: Take I-60 west to Interstate 10 west. Exit I-10 at Washington. Take a left (west) on Washington to 7th Street.
- From West/Southwest Phoenix: Take I-10 east to 7th Street exit. Turn right (south) on 7th Street to Washington.
- From Northwest Phoenix/Glendale: Take I-17 south to Jefferson Street. Turn left (east) on Jefferson Street to First Street.
For more information on the venue, please visit www.phoenixconventioncenter.com.
Your electric scooter is a state-of-the-art device designed to increase your mobility and enhance your travel experience. Please be aware that the correct care and operation of the scooter is your responsibility. If you are unsure how to operate the scooter, please ask your Scootaround representative for assistance prior to operating the vehicle. If you are unfamiliar with operating the scooter in crowded areas such as a convention or a tradeshow, please take some added time to practice the safe operation of the vehicle. Here are some further points to consider:
• Always
use added caution when driving in a crowded area.
• Equipment must not be used in wet or muddy areas.
• Equipment must not be driven on sharp inclines or declines.
• Scooter and Powerchair users must be 18 years or age or older.
• Operation of the equipment by persons other than the assigned renter
is prohibited.
Mobility Rentals in Other Cities
Scootaround provides scooter and wheelchair rental service in over 500 locations worldwide. For pleasure, business or cruises, it's a simple, convenient way to help you get the most out of your trip. Scootaround delivers your mobility vehicle right to your location and our operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us toll-free at 1-888-441-7575 or visit us on the web at www.Scootaround.com.
Scootaround is proud to partner with the Avis Cares program and share in our common goal to provide a full range of products and services for drivers and passengers with mobility issues. As such, we are proud to be the exclusive provider of mobility scooter rentals at 45 Avis airport locations throughout the U.S. To rent an Avis vehicle and have it combined with a mobility scooter at one of these locations, call Scootaround's toll-free line at 1-888-441-7575.
And if you need an Avis rental vehicle anywhere else in the world, you can book it directly online right from our website by visiting www.scootaround.com/avis.
Top Reasons to Use Scootaround
People sometimes ask "What are the benefits of using Scootaround's mobility services?" Well, that's easily explained in the following reasons: