New York Comic Con NYCC 2024
Dates: Thursday, October 17 – Sunday, October 20
Location: Javits Center in New York City, NY
Side Quest: Accessible TTRPG Gaming
Visit Inclusive Communication Services (ICS) at New York Comic Con: We are excited to host an accessible gaming experience at New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2024. Join us for an inclusive Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) that everyone can enjoy located in Hall 1E.
With live ASL interpreting, audio description, and captioning services, everyone has a seat at the table. Whether you’re Deaf, DeafBlind, hard-of-hearing, blind, low vision, or just looking for a barrier-free gaming experience, our table is designed for full participation. Come be part of the fun!
Please note that ICS is providing these services for the community only at our table. For all other accessibility requests contact NYCC directly. For more information about ICS’s accessible gaming experience, feel free to email Rebecca at rebecca@inclusiveasl.com with any questions!
Accessible Gaming Schedule
| Date & Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday Oct 17 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
The Accessibility Alliance: A Disability-Friendly Meetup | Finally, a space to connect with fellow fans with visible and invisible disabilities! Meet new and old friends to explore the con with here. |
| Thursday Oct 17 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Accessible Dungeons & Dragons: The Cure | The Cure: A great noble has sent out the call: her daughter, beloved throughout the kingdom, has come down with a terrible disease that threatens her life. The cure is an herb that blooms once every thousand years, the dragonheart lily. The only problem is the dragon who jealously guards it! |
| Friday Oct 18 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Open Table: Host Your Accessible TTRPG | Sign up to host your own accessible TTRPG with your friends. Lead your game in a welcoming environment with accessibility support. |
| Friday Oct 18 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
The Accessibility Alliance: A Disability-Friendly Meetup | Finally, a space to connect with fellow fans with visible and invisible disabilities! Meet new and old friends to explore the con with here. |
| Friday Oct 18 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Accessible Dungeons & Dragons: Scorpion Grass | Scorpion Grass: The town of Palustris is doomed. Strange events are threatening its wellbeing, all linked to the Myosotis Orphanage at its center. Once lively and full of laughter, the orphanage has fallen into decay. Did the children unleash something dark, or are they innocent scapegoats in a mad world? |
| Saturday Oct 19 10:30 AM-11:30 AM |
The Accessibility Alliance: A Disability-Friendly Meetup | Finally, a space to connect with fellow fans with visible and invisible disabilities! Meet new and old friends to explore the con with here. |
| Saturday Oct 19 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Accessible Dungeons & Dragons: Goblin Fortress | Goblin Fortress: Intermediate D&D 5E one-shot designed for all players and characters. This adaptation of the Lost Mines of Phandelver is action packed! Bring your level 4 character designed with a maximum of 2 expansions, or enjoy one of our premade templates. |
| Saturday Oct 19 4:00 PM-7:00 PM |
Open Table: Host Your Accessible TTRPG | Sign up to host your own accessible TTRPG with your friends. Lead your game in a welcoming environment with accessibility support. |
| Sunday Oct 20 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM |
The Accessibility Alliance: A Disability-Friendly Meetup | Finally, a space to connect with fellow fans with visible and invisible disabilities! Meet new and old friends to explore the con together. |
| Sunday Oct 20 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM |
Accessible Dungeons & Dragons: Goblin Ambush! | Goblin Ambush: Introduction D& D 5E one-shot open to all players and characters. Campaign is inspired by the first engagement of the Lost mines of Phandelver. Bring your level 2 character designed with a maximum of 2 expansions, or enjoy one of our premade templates. |
General Accessibility at Comic Con
General Accessibility at Comic Con: American Sign Language Interpreting, Closed Captioning, Braille/Large Font Print and other forms of Effective Communication can be requested by emailing: NYCCADA@reedpop.com. Keep in mind, requests must be made no later than three weeks before the event to allow for sufficient processing time. View NYCC’s ADA Assistance Program for more information.
About the Event: An annual New York City fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, movies, and television. This is your event where you can feel unafraid to geek out. Where you’re accepted and embraced for being yourself, regardless of your cultural background, physical ability, personal identity, or self-expression. Where you can experience the best in pop culture, be inspired, get star struck, treat yourself, and create all of those memories with the people you care about the most.
