tabifolk posted an update in the group Australia 4 months ago
4 months agoCity of Newcastle is inviting businesses to participate in a program designed to grow Newcastle’s position as an inclusive tourism destination and its share of the $6.8 billion accessible tourism market.
disabilityinsider.com
New program to enhance inclusive tourism offering
City of Newcastle is inviting businesses to participate in a program designed to grow Newcastle's position as an inclusive tourism destination and its share of the $6.8 billion accessible tourism market.
Josh Grisdale posted an update in the group Flying with a Disability 4 months ago
4 months agoI wish more small airports had these!
airport-technology.com
Aviramp delivers tools for Paris Paralympians
UK-based Aviramp has provided four accessible ramps to Paris Charles de Gaulle ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
TravelLover, alliejay and Mak8 CommentsIt seems that even the ones that do don’t advertise it enough! I just found this video (from a Google maps post) that shows this feature in Aspen CO (small airport in USA).
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Josh I agree with you, I hate it when I have to wait until all the other passengers have disembarked😠
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Driving Accessibility through Consumer Demand and The Power of Certification in the forum General Discussions 4 months ago
4 months agoReply to Driving Accessibility through Consumer Demand and The Power of Certification
I remember hearing about the ISO standard. I believe it was released because I wanted to see it but it was going to cost like €180 o get a copy!
Josh Grisdale posted an update in the group Flying with a Disability 4 months ago
4 months agoWill it ever stop …?
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Airline apologizes after two blind passengers removed from a plane | CNN
Budget airline HK Express has apologized after two blind passengers alleged its crew removed them from a flight citing safety concerns, in an ordeal that left them feeling “insulted and embarrassed.”
tabifolk posted an update in the group Italy 4 months ago
4 months agoHas anyone taken the train in Italy? It looks fairly accessible, but there don’t seem to be windows for wheelchair users… can someone clarify?
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Italia Rail - accessibility on the Italian Rail network - Have Wheelchair Will Travel
The Italian Rail Network offers services making travel easier for people with a disability. We were impressed by accessibility on Italia Rail
I see what you mean with windows – but trains are different from one another, some will have windows some not, I was seated near the wheelchair space recently, going down from Venice to Bologna, and there was a window, but the space for the wheelchair is a separate space, which sometimes has just that white wall, so not necessarity the window…
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I remember hearing about the ISO standard. I believe it was released because I wanted to see it but it was going to cost like €180 o get a copy!
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