Accessibility

BbT will be hosted at the Hilton Anatole, located at 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207. The registration/check-in location and hours will be announced closer to the event.

Blackboard does not provide transportation to/from any local airports, nor does the conference venue. Rideshare and taxi services are available at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

For those needing wheelchair-accessible transportation, there are many options available in the greater Dallas metro area. To ensure availability, it is recommended that you book a car in advance.

At the Hilton Anatole, self-parking is available for $38 per day, and valet parking is available for $50 per day.

Yes. The Hilton Anatole offers accessible guest rooms to accommodate individuals of different abilities. Please request an accessible room when making your reservation. To speak with the hotel directly regarding an accessibility-related question, please call + 1 (214) 748-1200 and select the option to speak with the front desk.

Elevator bays are located throughout the hotel. We will share information on the best accessible routes through the venue as we near the event.

We encourage you to bring your own wheelchair, electric scooter, walker, cane, crutches, or other mobility equipment to the conference. Please note that Blackboard cannot provide push services for attendees. If you need assistance sourcing a mobility device, please call the venue at + 1 (214) 748-1200 and select the option to speak with the front desk.

Service animals play an important role in ensuring the independence of people with varying abilities. The Hilton Anatole welcomes service animals individually trained to assist a person with a disability. The venue itself is dog-friendly, and non-service animals may stay in guest rooms for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay. There are designated pet relief areas outside the Atrium and Tower entrances.

Hilton Anatole guest rooms, common areas, and meeting spaces are all non-smoking. Fees of up to $250 will be assessed for smoking in non-smoking spaces. Consult the front desk for locations of designated outdoor smoking areas.

For any on-site accessibility questions or concerns, please visit the BbT registration and information desk. The desk’s location will be listed in the event mobile app. To speak with the hotel directly regarding an accessibility question, please call + 1 (214) 748-1200 and select the option to speak with the front desk.

BbT will take place across multiple floors of the Hilton Anatole. Elevators and escalators are available to transition between floors. Stairs are not required to access any conference spaces.

Yes. More information will be shared as we get closer to the event.

If you require ASL interpretation, please let us know when you complete your registration, and we will promptly follow up to discuss your needs. Requests must be submitted by end of day May 22, 2026. After that date, we will do our best to accommodate requests, but we cannot guarantee that interpreters will be available.

All presentations will be delivered by speakers using microphones. If attendee Q&A is a part of the session, those asking questions will use microphones so they can be heard by all attendees.

Events in the exhibit hall, general sessions, breakout sessions, and social activities may include some loud music, strobe lighting, and/or spotlights. If you have a concern or would like to learn more, email conference@blackboard.com.

Most breakout rooms will not include a stage or riser. If you are a presenter who would prefer not to use a stage or riser, please indicate this in your speaker information questionnaire by May 22, 2026, so we can make the appropriate arrangements.

Blackboard will provide breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks throughout the two main days of the conference, as well as some reception-style functions (invite-only). All dishes will be labeled with the name of the cuisine and any applicable allergens. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate these on your registration form.

Yes. Special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, will be accounted for during menu selection, and all food will be labeled accordingly. We will do our best to meet your dietary needs during the conference.

Attendees who indicate special dietary requirements on their registration form by May 22, 2026, will be provided with special meals in cases where the conference catering does not accommodate them. We will reach out closer to the event to confirm specifics.

You may request kosher or halal food on your conference registration form. All requests are due by May 22, 2026. After that date, we will do our best to accommodate any requests, but we cannot guarantee availability.