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September 10, 2024 by Eliana Satkin

Information and inspiration from around web.

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

From Around the Web

July 7, 2024 by Eliana Satkin

Information and inspiration from around the web.

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.

At 29 years old, Jordyn Zimmerman’s tech journey transformed her relationships and her impact on the world around her.

Disability pride “is a rejection of the idea that I am less able to contribute and participate in the world.”

The company’s new accessibility features welcomed by a wide range of customers

But a few airports soared above the rest for friendliness

Workshop highlights the benefits of inclusion for the entire community

“Spain for All” will bring big changes through the tourist office’s first ever advisory panel on accessibility.

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.

This is how Hudson River Community Sailing has been making Manhattan’s Dyckman Marina welcoming to all abilities over the past 15 years.

Finally, an all-person’s trail. Removing barriers to nature is building a better experience for all.

Cities were ranked by Insider Monkey, an investment site that calls accessibility a “crucial aspect of urban planning.”

Can the city meet the needs of more than A quarter million visitors with disabilities?

Six years in the making, Eastern Lake Park features adaptive pontoons and kayaks, and wheelchairs that work on sand and water.

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.

“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.

“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.

News from the TravelAbility Community:

July 6, 2024 by Eliana Satkin

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.

Not all beaches are created equally. Discover what makes The Palm Beaches the most autism friendly beach destination.

What makes the nation’s most colorful interactive fun even better? Making it a welcoming experience for all!

Richmond, VA travelers with invisible disabilities will have a significantly simplified airport experience, thanks to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.

How does a map app make navigation more accessible for mobility challenged, vision impaired, and hearing impaired? Updates like these!

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.

Lived experience is the only accurate accessibility review. Here’s how San Diego did.

Divergent Adventures is creating a new kind of adventure experience – one that welcomes the neurodivergent.

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.

The space race has begun! The space for wheelchairs on planes, that is. Who’s going to lead the way in accessible flights?

So much for the happiest place on earth. Updates to Disney’s accessibility pass may leave some behind.

Fully curated travel experiences designed for people of all abilities bring inclusion to new areas of the travel space.

Adaptive bikes and David’s Chair are just part of what’s making Reno an adaptive adventure destination.

News from the TravelAbility Community

June 4, 2024 by Eliana Satkin

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.

Best of the Web: News, Info and Inspiration

January 29, 2024 by Dan Tobin

A roundup of the best articles and resources we found in the past month related to disability and accessible travel.

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Marriott to Overhaul Accessible Room Reservation System in Response to Threat of Federal Lawsuit

How a Mobile App Gave Voice to a Nonspeaking Autistic Woman

July is Disability Pride Month; What Exactly Does That Mean?

Starbucks Sees Large and Growing Market for Inclusive Design

With Airport Customer Ratings Like These, You May Want to Take the Bus

Alaskan Visitor Center Hosts Class on Accessible Tourism

The Spanish Tourist Office Hosts First Accessible Advisory Panel

Amazon Targets Hospitality Headaches with Alexa Smart Properties

Making Accessibility a Reality at HRCS

Trails for All

Did Your City Make the List of the Five Most Wheelchair-Accessible Cities in the US?

Will Paris Deliver on Its Olympic Accessibility Promise?

Iowans Celebrate Grand Opening of the Country’s “Most Universally Accessible Park”

Metro Bilbao Adopts Navilens Technology to Improve Accessibility for Riders with Visual Impairments

Hotel accessibility: Equal access

Travel Blogger Highlights ‘Terrifying’ Wheelchair Ordeal

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Fort Wayne International Airport Unveils Accessibility, Universal Design in Renovations

The Palm Beaches: An Autism-Friendly Summer Destination

Crayola Experience Mall of America® Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhancing Accessibility for All Guests

Sunflower Program Works to Make Airport More Accessible

Inside Google’s Process To Creating Newly-Announced Maps Accessibility Features

Airbnb, United Spinal Association Executives Discuss ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Academy, Accessible Travel In Interview

San Diego’s Accessibility Shines in a Tour by Mobility Scooter

A Grand Adventure – The Grand Canyon

AdvenChair Teams up with Wanderlust Tours for AdvenTours

Collins Aerospace Joins Race to Add Wheelchair Space to Airplane

Disabled Disney Guests Told to Ask for Callback Times at Each Ride & Practice Waiting in Line Instead of Getting DAS

Jen Roth Serving Entrepreneurs’ Organization-Minnesota While Building Travel Accessibility Website, Wise Blue Yonder

Reno’s Adaptive Cycling Center Blazes a Trail for Outdoor Fun

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Wheel the World founder Wins Entrepreneur of the Year at annual EDDY Awards in Atlanta.

IBCCES Announces Certifications of Dubai and Orlando Airports.

Ed Harris, Lancaster’s Tourism Maestro, Turns Crisis into Triumph.

Jupiter Rebuilds Beach Walkovers to Help People in Wheelchairs.

National Parks Becoming More Autism Friendly.

Accessibility at Vancouver Airport.

Wheel The World, Easy Access Travel and Tapooz Recommended by AARP as Top Tour Companies for Travelers with Physical Challenges.

New on Accessible DMO Landing Pages:

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A roundup of the best articles and resources we found in the past month related to disability and accessible travel.

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