Accessible Travel Academy
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tabifolk replied to the discussion Accessibility Certification Program in Japan in the forum Accessible Travel Academy 2 years ago
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There is a mention of an accessibility label for businesses in Greece in this article:
https://news.gtp.gr/2021/12/07/greece-aims-to-launch-tourism-business-accessibility-label/
Josh GrisdaleAfter sharing the video of the automatic ramp for getting over train gaps shared by @kamil , I was surprised to see an article saying it wasn’t a good idea… what do you think?
euronews.com
Can a smart ramp solve transport's accessibility problem?
A Japanese rail company is trialling an automatic ramp that helps wheelchair users get on trains independently. But is it a long-term solution to a major problem?
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(Personally, while ideally there would be no gap, I still think it is a good temporary measure.)
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Thought that this was a great video on the importance of accessibility in travel. The bridge from Venice could go in the accessibility fails group 😅
Thoughts? Experiences? Solutions?
https://www.reducedmobility.eu/20211029740/TheNews/airport-wheelchair-assistance-misuse-explained
reducedmobility.eu
Airport Wheelchair Assistance Misuse ExplainedThe News
Occasionally, passengers who pre-book wheelchair assistance at airports are left waiting longer than they should without knowing why this happens.
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Interesting. Though, the term “misuse” made it sound more improper than it was. It highlights that accessibility in travel isn’t just wheelchairs and the importance of listening to the needs of customers and implementing new solutions. Haneda in Tokyo now has autonomous wheelchairs to help with staff assistance shortages.
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Sorry, here is a picture or two
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Hi everyone, last week we organised a webinar on Measuring The Impact of Accessibility Spend for Tourism. We thought you might be interested in the replay! –> https://www.getaboutable.com/aitcap/#webinar
It’s the first webinar for the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conversation in the Asia-Pacific (AITCAP), a series of free webinars that lead…
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Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia-Pacific - Homepage - getaboutable
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia-Pacific AITCAP 2022
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The webinar was fantastic – cannot recommend it enough!
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