The Intersection of Travel and Disability
Though about 15% of the global population is disabled, people with disabilities remain far underrepresented in advertising. But a new ad from Apple is notable for featuring an inclusive, disabled cast demonstrating their talents. Watch it Here
Former professional football players will participate in a new event in San Antonio advocating for persons with disabilities. San Antonio businessman Gordon Hartman, the founder of Morgan’s Wonderland, held an event to announce the 2023 NFL Alumni Golf Classic as a way to give back to children with disabilities. Read more.
Travel has the ability to inspire, move and change lives.
And yet by many appearances, most travel and hospitality brands are forgetting about 67 percent of U.S. women. That’s how many are above a size 14, or as the apparel industry would call it: plus-size. So where are they in marketing campaigns and internal corporate materials?
Body inclusivity reaches far beyond clothing. It’s important that the travel and hospitality industry take note that representation — even in size — matters. Read more.
Dating while disabled comes with a unique set of challenges. It’s something Jacqueline Child, 28, knows all too well as she deals with chronic illness. She and her sister Alexa Child, 32, hope to combat stigma with their new dating app Dateability. By and for the disabled community, it launched Oct. 21. Will it bridge some gaps? Read More.
Tourism is just one of Australia’s growth industries that faces workforce challenges. The National Skills Commission’s (NSC) 2022 Skills Priority List reveals national shortages of chefs, hotel/motel managers and tour guides. The accommodation and food services sector alone is predicted to account for 139,900 new jobs by November 2025. One way to address this skills shortage is to remove the barriers to tourism employment for people with disability. Read More.
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