Triumphs of our own – How the TravelAbility Community is leading Accessibility Innovators in Transforming Travel and Tourism Worldwide.
Wheel the World founder Wins Entrepreneur of the Year at annual EDDY Awards in Atlanta.
Winners of the second annual EDDIE awards, short for Entrepreneurs Dedicated to Diverse and Inclusive Excellence, are “not scared of breaking down doors, actually, demolishing doors.” Read about Silberstein and the other nominees, here.
IBCCES Announces Certifications of Dubai and Orlando Airports.
Our partners at IBCCES, the only credentialing organization in the autism field, have had a very busy quarter. Recently, they’ve announced certifications including Dubai Airport, Orlando airport authority, our first Certified attractions in Korea and Macau, just to name a few. You can read about more of their partners, here.
Ed Harris, Lancaster’s Tourism Maestro, Turns Crisis into Triumph.
Discover Lancaster’s CEO took tourism to the next level, driving record growth and setting a new standard for marketing innovation, even in the midst of a pandemic. Read how, here.
Jupiter Rebuilds Beach Walkovers to Help People in Wheelchairs.
Palm Beaches is making waves and redefining shorelines with their inclusivity movement. Find out how, here.
National Parks Becoming More Autism Friendly.
Customized Itineraries, visual schedules, sensory guides, quiet rooms, and sensory-friendly days are a great starting place for welcoming the neurodiverse into the great outdoors. Read how national parks are embracing inclusivity, here.
Accessibility at Vancouver Airport.
YVR is the first airport to receive an ‘Accessibility Certified Gold’ rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program. Read about their commitment to exceeding standards, here.
Wheel The World, Easy Access Travel and Tapooz Recommended by AARP as Top Tour Companies for Travelers with Physical Challenges.
AARP knows what travelers with mobility issues need to explore the world, and the TravelAbility community is bridging the gap. Learn how, here.
New on Accessible DMO Landing Pages:
San Francisco Travel has organized their accessibility feature in a unique and creative way. See it here.