On 23 May, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels will host the “5th European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities”, with the participation of over 700 disability advocates from all EU countries.
The European Commission's flagship project aims to support the implementation of EU policies and legislation on accessibility for persons with disabilities.
TravelAbility partners is delighted to announce a partnership with the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, to develop “TravelAbility: Filling the Accessibility Gap in Hospitality,” a self-paced learning module that will be part of the college’s experiential education program that is a requirement of graduation for all 3000 students.
UNWTO, Fundación ONCE and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) launched a user guide to apply international standards on Accessible Tourism for All, targeting accommodation, food and beverage and MICE companies.
The Accessible and Inclusive Host programme is for tourism operators large or small, with or without experience in the accessible and inclusive market.
Manual to apply a common methodology for assessing, monitoring and reporting the accessibility of public infrastructures and services regarding building infrastructure, outdoor spaces and transportation. It also includes appendices on: terminology, the applicable legislation and graphic illustrations of accessible infrastructure models.