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InnovateABLE Pitchfest Returns for Its 7th Year in Honor of ADA35

June 6, 2025 by lkarl Leave a Comment

A Bonus Event for Registered TravelAbility Summit Attendees – July 25, 2025 (Virtual)

In recognition of the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 7th Annual InnovateABLE Pitchfest will take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT. This bonus event is available to registered attendees of the upcoming TravelAbility Summit.

The InnovateABLE Pitchfest highlights cutting-edge advancements in accessible technology, products, and amenities designed for the tourism and hospitality industry. Participating companies are focused on practical innovations that can be implemented through destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and introduced to hotels, attractions, museums, and other key industry stakeholders.

Each company will present a 3-minute video pitch, followed by a 7-minute Q&A with a panel of judges comprised of investors, travel professionals, and accessibility leaders. The fast-paced format is designed to spark collaboration, inspire adoption, and bring visibility to scalable solutions that promote inclusion across the travel experience.

The winners of the Pitchfest will be invited to present their innovations in person at the TravelAbility Summit, taking place October 13–15, 2025, in Sunriver, Oregon. The summit serves as a national gathering of travel professionals, accessibility advocates, and industry innovators committed to advancing accessible tourism.

Attendance at the Pitchfest is included with TravelAbility Summit registration. Learn more and register for the TravelAbility Summit today!

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Filed Under: ADA//Law, Conferences & Events, Disability Advocates, Technology, TravelAbility Summit

Not-So-Best Practices

June 5, 2025 by lkarl Leave a Comment

The Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ has introduced several groundbreaking accessibility features at its Astronomy Discovery Center, one of the best “dark sky” experiences in America; including wheelchair-accessible telescopes, ADA-exceeding exhibits for visitors with vision impairment, advanced assistive listening systems for those with hearing impairment, and optimal sightlines in lecture spaces for wheelchair users. 

Despite these impressive improvements, neither the Observatory nor the Discovery Center provide an accessibility page on their websites to share this information, truly a missed opportunity.

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Filed Under: Accessibility, Accessible Landing Pages, ADA//Law, Vision

Around the Web: June 2025

June 5, 2025 by lkarl Leave a Comment

Accessibility news and inspiration from around the web

Ashland’s Trail System Adapts for Wheelchair Using Speed Demon

What is Beep Baseball? Boston Team of Blind Athletes Plays America’s Favorite Pastime

To Improve Accessibility, Closed Captioning Gets An Overhaul

Touch2See Increases Accessibility for Visually Impaired, Blind Sports Fans

Clair Global Puts Weight Behind Audio Accessibility Alliance

I’m Obese and Refused to Give Up My Second Seat on a Plane for a Toddler

Time to Check-Out… the European Accessibility Act and Its Impact on Travel, Hospitality and Leisure

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Filed Under: ADA//Law, Adaptive Sports, Airlines, Mobility, Parks and Public spaces, Plus Size Travel, Vision

Around the Web

April 30, 2025 by Eliana Satkin

75% of Businesses Unprepared For European Accessibility Act

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Elements of Byron Makes Luxury Inclusive with Accessibility Initiatives

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Italian Hidden Gem with the Accessibility of a Tourism Hot Spot

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Iceland Built 1,756 Wheelchair Ramps in the Past Four Years. Why Can’t Other Countries Do That?

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Armstrong Museum Open House Showcases Accessibility App

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Filed Under: Accessibility, ADA//Law, Digital Accessibility, Mobility, Tourism, Travel

PBS: Change, Not Charity

April 30, 2025 by Eliana Satkin

Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act tells the emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. While curb cuts, ramps at building entrances, and braille on elevator buttons seem commonplace today, they were once the subject of a pitched battle that landed on the steps of Congress. Told through the voices of key participants and witnesses, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of all Americans. A story of courage and perseverance, the film brings to life one of the great civil rights movements in American history, where ordinary people made their voices heard and Congress responded. A testament to the power of coalition building and bipartisan compromise, the passage of the ADA is a shining example of democracy in action.

To mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, TravelAbility is launching a powerful lineup of initiatives designed to educate, engage, and equip the travel industry to better serve travelers with disabilities. Download the full slate of activities here.

Watch the episode here. WATCH NOW!

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Filed Under: Accessibility, ADA//Law, Disability Advocates, Disability Awareness

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