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Sage Inclusion started the discussion Empowering the Travel Industry:How Sage Inclusion's Training Fosters Hospitality in the forum General Discussions 9 months ago
Empowering the Travel Industry:How Sage Inclusion's Training Fosters Hospitality
Imagine this: A guest with visual impairments arrives at a hotel. They can easily navigate the lobby thanks to clear signage and tactile floor markings. Staff are welcoming and knowledgeable about accessible amenities, ensuring a smooth check-in. This is the power of accessibility training in the travel industry, and Sage Inclusion’s…
“Once you’ve met one person with a disability, you’ve met one person with a disability.”
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Accessible Romania by Sano Touring replied to the discussion Driving Accessibility through Consumer Demand and The Power of Certification in the forum General Discussions 9 months ago
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Hi Eleonora,
Thank you for this pertinent summary of the current status in terms of accessibility certification in the EU, which are all voluntary certifications. An example we know is the Access4You app and certification – a product that ultimately gives the venue a certification bearing an EU mark.
There are many accessibility-related EU…AndersWell, almost time for the Olympics and Paralympics, what are your thoughts on this commercial? I know some people opposed the London 2012 “Superhumans” commercial for making it look like everyone could overcome their disability. Is this better?
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This is much better. It goes after the usual ‘inspiration porn’ crap we see too much of.
Meanwhile, here in the States, no specific Paralympics commercials yet. For now, it’s clumped in with the Olympic ads from major corporations.
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I liked the “Considering what?” comment. I didnt get the relevance of the annoying man in the chair though, but loved seeing the paralympians performing.
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Geordie Travels replied to the discussion Charting a Course for Inclusive Adventures! in the forum General Discussions 9 months ago
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This is fantastic news, Sage Inclusion! The improvements on MSC World Europa sound amazing. Accessibility from the design stage is a game-changer. Can’t wait to experience it some day! 🌊🚢 let me know if you would ever wish to share stories like this in either the tabifolk newsletter or my personal newsletter, The World is Accessible!
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