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News from the TravelAbility Community

April 30, 2025 by Eliana Satkin

Wheel the World & Travel Michigan | Grand Rapids Gains “Destination Verified” Status for Accessible Travel

Lynn Osmond Joins Wheel the World and TravelAbility to Champion Accessible Travel Nationwide

Cannes Film Festival & Visit California: The American Pavilion to Launch Inaugural “California Day”

EnChroma | EnChroma Glasses Come To Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival For Color Blind Visitors

Visit Florida | Survey Reveals: Top Winter Destinations and Travel Trends for Seniors in 2025

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program & Autism Doublechecked | 4 Qualifying Questions Travel Advisors Should Ask Clients with Autism

MMGY, Open Doors Organization | The State of Accessible Travel

Blind Travels | What if You Could Touch a Sunset?

Around the Web

April 3, 2025 by lkarl

Information and inspiration from around the web

How a Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm with His Thoughts

This Open Caption Technology Creates a Better Experience for Both Hearing Impaired and Hearing Audiences

Collaborate with Our Designing for Accessibility Project

EpilepSki Returns to Vermont Making Winter Sports Accessible for All

From Accidental Tourist to Adaptive Travel Host

British Airways Launches a Dedicated Customer Service Team for Disabled Passengers

Noble County Spotlights Accessibility Through New Project

‘Making Our Parks More Welcoming and Inviting’: Tennessee State Parks Hires Accessibility Coordinator

Travel and Leisure Shares how Blind Travelers See the World in Ways Beyond the Visual

News from the TravelAbility Community

March 10, 2025 by Eliana Satkin

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™

News from Around the Web

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.

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News from the TravelAbility Community

Around the Web

How a Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm with His Thoughts

This Open Caption Technology Creates a Better Experience for Both Hearing Impaired and Hearing Audiences

Collaborate with Our Designing for Accessibility Project

EpilepSki Returns to Vermont Making Winter Sports Accessible for All

From Accidental Tourist to Adaptive Travel Host

British Airways Launches a Dedicated Customer Service Team for Disabled Passengers

Noble County Spotlights Accessibility Through New Project

‘Making Our Parks More Welcoming and Inviting’: Tennessee State Parks Hires Accessibility Coordinator

Travel and Leisure Shares how Blind Travelers See the World in Ways Beyond the Visual

News from the TravelAbility Community

News from Around the Web

From Around the Web

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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How a Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm with His Thoughts

This Open Caption Technology Creates a Better Experience for Both Hearing Impaired and Hearing Audiences

Collaborate with Our Designing for Accessibility Project

EpilepSki Returns to Vermont Making Winter Sports Accessible for All

From Accidental Tourist to Adaptive Travel Host

British Airways Launches a Dedicated Customer Service Team for Disabled Passengers

Noble County Spotlights Accessibility Through New Project

‘Making Our Parks More Welcoming and Inviting’: Tennessee State Parks Hires Accessibility Coordinator

Travel and Leisure Shares how Blind Travelers See the World in Ways Beyond the Visual

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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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