The World’s Only All-Accessible-Room Hotel to be Featured at TravelAbility Tampa

TravelAbility Tampa is honored to announce that the Disability Opportunity Fund and its latest development, The Schoolhouse Hotel, have become platinum partners for our 2021 events.

The Schoolhouse Hotel, which plans to open 1Q of 2022, was conceived and developed by Charlie Hammerman and the Disability Opportunity Fund. In keeping with their focus on the disability market, the hotel is committed to making this the first hotel in the country where every room and amenity is adapted for use by disabled people. The hotel’s development is an integral part of the revitalization of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

“They chose White Sulphur Springs for The Schoolhouse Hotel project because the town suffered a devastating flood five years ago and they found the resiliency and courage of their residents inspiring,” commented Jake Steinman, founder of TravelAbility. “And we’re delighted to be able to help connect them to our network of travel industry professionals as well as special needs travel agents and  influencers who need to experience this incredible property first hand.”

The Schoolhouse Hotel is taking one of the town’s most precious, historical buildings—its schoolhouse—and transforming its 109-year history into a hotel unlike any other in America. All 30 of its rooms, as well as all of the amenities such as the bar, restaurant, rooftop bar, and ballroom, will be fully accessible to people with a range of disabilities.

The Schoolhouse Hotel is focused on accessibility for everyone from the moment a guest books a room through its website, all the way through check-out.

“We have spent a great deal of time listening to people with various disabilities to understand what they look for with regard to a comfortable, welcoming hotel stay,” says Hammerman, “and will be incorporating these initiatives into the design of not only our rooms, but also our public spaces, guest rooms, food and beverage operations and event space.”

“We’re looking forward to having Charles and his team presenting The Schoolhouse Hotel and Disability Opportunity Fund at TravelAbility Tampa this August 30-31,” stated Steinman. “Over 25 presenters with a variety of lived experiences and disabilities will have an opportunity to meet with him directly and learn more.”