Why is there tape on the floor?

This year we are trying something new at Arisia, making space for scooters and wheelchairs. We will be marking "Parking zones" in each panel room with blue or yellow tape that we would like everyone to help us keep clear for people who are using scooters or wheelchairs.

http://access-fandom.dreamwidth.org/11180.html?#cutid1

We will also have a sign up for seating for persons with disabilities at the Masquerade. If you have a mobility disability, or would like to take advantage of the ASL interpretation, please sign up at the help desk on Saturday by 6pm. The event will also have an FM transmitter for those who want a little "signal boost" for their FM hearing aids. Please see the Access Services page for more details.

http://2011.arisia.org/Access

We strongly encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at Arisia. You'll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info.

The guide is compatible for iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices.

To get the guide, choose one of the methods below:

• Download 'The Conventionist' from the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace
• Visit http://conventionist.com/getit from your phone’s browser
• There will be a barcode image for you to scan at the con if you want to do that.

The guide will be listed under the "download guides" section of the application.

I saw this at PaxEast and thought it was really nifty and helpful.

See you guys soon!
jasra
Asst Conchair, 2011

Online Registration closes TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 11th at 7pm EST. After that time you will have to register at the door, no exceptions!

For those of you who are only planning on coming to the convention for one day (especially later in the day Saturday and Sunday) it does look like we will be close to hitting our (expanded) membership cap, so please check the website to confirm that we haven't already sold out before heading down.

If you are traveling from far away (like New Hampshire or Vermont) just for the day, and you check the website before you leave home, and it doesn't say that we have reached our membership cap, we will still let you into the convention even if that has changed by the time you arrive.

At-Con Registration hours are:

Friday: 3pm - 11pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 8pm
Monday: 9:30am - 2pm

For More information (like the at-con registration rates) please check out http://2011.arisia.org/registration

-Kris "Nchanter" Snyder
Arisia Registration

The Masquerade is a costume contest and display of creativity by your fellow convention members. Entrants may dress in anything interesting and fun so long as they can motor themselves across the stage and back. You'll find a variety of BEMs (Bug Eyed Monsters!), Transformers, faeries, royals, dragons, cosplayers (anime-inspired costumes), movie and TV characters, and just plain silly people in costume. This is a judged event and is a highlight of Arisia. If you're not competing, come see the fabulous display of creativity by your fellow fen. All entries are judged in three separate categories (Novice, Journeyman, and Craftsman/ Master) to give everyone a fair chance.

Online Masquerade signup is now open!

Full rules and details here (including our Young Fans at the Masquerade AKA Kamikaze Kids segment)