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Sunflower program expanding its reach, PVA exposing the numbers behind inaccessibility, Myrtle Beach awarded for inclusion, and more in this month’s community news.
Fort Wayne Using New Cheap, Fast Tech to Make Pedestrian Signals Accessible
Online Reviews Show Which National Parks are Attracting Disabled Guests
TravelAbility Trusted Apps and Programs Making Travel Equitable
Myrtle Beach Awarded 2024 Travel Vanguard Award for its Autism-Friendly Travel Efforts
Inclusion Made this D.C. Circus a Whole Lot More Entertaining
PVA Survey Reveals Alarming Accessibility Barriers
The Best and Worst U.S. States for People With Disabilities
Cincinnati Makes New Motion to Welcome All
Sunflower Program Soars with Air Canada
Medina Becomes the First Autism Certified City™ in Middle East, Setting a Global Benchmark for Inclusivity
Prince Harry Endorses Destination BC
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Becomes First National Park to Earn Certified Autism Center™ Designation
Emirates sets to become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™
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TV Host: “Pets Are Treated Better On Planes Than Disabled People” | Business Insider
Making Shakespeare In Tahoe Accessible To Everyone | Sierrasun.Com
Travelmation Announces Inaugural Accessibility Cruise | Travelage West
A Round Up Of Free Travel Apps For Greater Accessibility And Convenience | Travel And Tour World
Spanish Tourist Office Releases “Launching Point” Report Designed To Spur Best Practices In Accessible Travel | Travel Weekly
Uae’s Amsaan Accessible Tours Introduces A Series Of Guided Tours In International Sign Language | Corporate-News – Gulf News
Sdc Launches Singapore’s First Accessible Beach Track Along With Inclusive Tours
Pottery Barn Adds Dozen Of Pieces Of Furniture Designed With Accessibility In Mind | Disability Scoop
This Travel Booking Site Just Made It Easier For Travelers With Disabilities To Find Accessible Campsites
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Marriott to Overhaul Accessible Room Reservation System in Response to Threat of Federal Lawsuit
While denying responsibility for ADA compliance of its franchises, the company agrees to address gaps in hotel websites.
How a Mobile App Gave Voice to a Nonspeaking Autistic Woman
At 29 years old, Jordyn Zimmerman’s tech journey transformed her relationships and her impact on the world around her.
July is Disability Pride Month; What Exactly Does That Mean?
Disability pride “is a rejection of the idea that I am less able to contribute and participate in the world.”
Starbucks Sees Large and Growing Market for Inclusive Design
The company’s new accessibility features welcomed by a wide range of customers
With Airport Customer Ratings Like These, You May Want to Take the Bus
But a few airports soared above the rest for friendliness
Alaskan Visitor Center Hosts Class on Accessible Tourism
Workshop highlights the benefits of inclusion for the entire community
The Spanish Tourist Office Hosts First Accessible Advisory Panel
“Spain for All” will bring big changes through the tourist office’s first ever advisory panel on accessibility.
Amazon Targets Hospitality Headaches with Alexa Smart Properties
Alexa does a lot more than play your favorite song. Here’s how Alexa’s tech is bridging the gap in staffing shortages and much more.
Making Accessibility a Reality at HRCS
This is how Hudson River Community Sailing has been making Manhattan’s Dyckman Marina welcoming to all abilities over the past 15 years.
Trails for All
Finally, an all-person’s trail. Removing barriers to nature is building a better experience for all.
Did Your City Make the List of the Five Most Wheelchair-Accessible Cities in the US?
Cities were ranked by Insider Monkey, an investment site that calls accessibility a “crucial aspect of urban planning.”
Will Paris Deliver on Its Olympic Accessibility Promise?
Can the city meet the needs of more than A quarter million visitors with disabilities?
Iowans Celebrate Grand Opening of the Country’s “Most Universally Accessible Park”
Six years in the making, Eastern Lake Park features adaptive pontoons and kayaks, and wheelchairs that work on sand and water.
Metro Bilbao Adopts Navilens Technology to Improve Accessibility for Riders with Visual Impairments
Metro Bilbao’s full rollout of Navilens technology is set to boost ROI by revolutionizing accessibility for visually impaired passengers—setting a new standard for transportation systems worldwide.
Hotel accessibility: Equal access
“It’s no good hotels saying ‘we’re accessible’ or having the wheelchair symbol, because it doesn’t mean anything to anyone really.” Blue Badge Access Award winners are setting the example and changing this discourse.
Travel Blogger Highlights ‘Terrifying’ Wheelchair Ordeal
“I hope this process is something I never have to experience again” is not exactly the sentiment you want your guests to leave with. Avoiding life-threatening situations is better for creating return customers.
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Triumphs of our own – How the TravelAbility Community is Leading Accessibility Innovators in Transforming Travel and Tourism Worldwide.
Fort Wayne International Airport Unveils Accessibility, Universal Design in Renovations
Accessibility is a positive for those with disabilities, but standards are designed to target only the middle 50% of people.
The Palm Beaches: An Autism-Friendly Summer Destination
Not all beaches are created equally. Discover what makes The Palm Beaches the most autism friendly beach destination.
Crayola Experience Mall of America® Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhancing Accessibility for All Guests
What makes the nation’s most colorful interactive fun even better? Making it a welcoming experience for all!
Sunflower Program Works to Make Airport More Accessible
Richmond, VA travelers with invisible disabilities will have a significantly simplified airport experience, thanks to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.
Inside Google’s Process To Creating Newly-Announced Maps Accessibility Features
How does a map app make navigation more accessible for mobility challenged, vision impaired, and hearing impaired? Updates like these!
Airbnb, United Spinal Association Executives Discuss ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Academy, Accessible Travel In Interview
What does economic inclusion look like? Find out through Airbnb’s groundbreaking partnership with United Spinal – empowering hosts with mobility needs to tap into the $24 billion hosting market.
San Diego’s Accessibility Shines in a Tour by Mobility Scooter
Lived experience is the only accurate accessibility review. Here’s how San Diego did.
A Grand Adventure – The Grand Canyon
Divergent Adventures is creating a new kind of adventure experience – one that welcomes the neurodivergent.
AdvenChair Teams up with Wanderlust Tours for AdvenTours
Oregon leads the way in new levels of accessibility and inclusion with outings that allow people with disabilities to explore Central Oregon’s most iconic places with expert guidance.
Collins Aerospace Joins Race to Add Wheelchair Space to Airplane
The space race has begun! The space for wheelchairs on planes, that is. Who’s going to lead the way in accessible flights?
Disabled Disney Guests Told to Ask for Callback Times at Each Ride & Practice Waiting in Line Instead of Getting DAS
So much for the happiest place on earth. Updates to Disney’s accessibility pass may leave some behind.
Jen Roth Serving Entrepreneurs’ Organization-Minnesota While Building Travel Accessibility Website, Wise Blue Yonder
Fully curated travel experiences designed for people of all abilities bring inclusion to new areas of the travel space.
Reno’s Adaptive Cycling Center Blazes a Trail for Outdoor Fun
Adaptive bikes and David’s Chair are just part of what’s making Reno an adaptive adventure destination.
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