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Projects and Good Practices
The tourism sector already has many examples of good practice which are helping to making travel and tourism accessible for all. But these examples must be better known and followed by the industry in order to bring about innovation and improvements on a wider scale. The cases shown on these pages are placed here to generate discussion and inspire change.
No example is perfect but these projects and practices show what has been achieved in many different areas of accessible tourism.
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06/12/2007 All aboard! - Naviratous - An Alternative to Conventional River Tourism
Off for a cruise on a catamaran on the Canal du Midi: a dream basically difficult to realize if one is handicapped. Naviratous strives to make it come true while respecting the environment. 0 comments
06/12/2007 All-Terrain tandems for persons with disabilities
Based in the Mont-Blanc Range, the Loisirs Assis Évasion Association has for 10 years been developing mountain nature activities for adults and children in a handicapped situation. After the ski tandem, backed by the Foundation in 2005, the association is branching out into the creation of all-terrain tandems for ramblers. 0 comments
06/12/2007 ATT : Access to Travel website
The Access to Travel (ATT) Website contains information on accessible bus, train, plane and ferry transportation, on government policies and programs and on public and private local transportation, as well as links to other accessible transportation sites. This project is an initiative of the Canadian Federal Government, managed by Transport Canada, the Federal Transport Ministry. 0 comments
06/12/2007 Avis Access - a car hire company offering mobility scooters with car rentals
Avis Rent A Car System announced a new pilot program that will give customers the ability to rent a mobility scooter and have it waiting in the trunk of their next rental vehicle or delivered to the customer’s location. 0 comments
05/12/2007 Evaluation and accreditation program for accessible tourism sites and facilities
For over 25 years, Kéroul has been developing an accreditation program designating hotels, restaurants, museums and historical sites as adapted, partially accessible, or inaccessible to persons with restricted physical ability. 0 comments
05/12/2007 Guía de prevención y seguridad en Áreas Protegidas para personas con discapacidad
Costa Rica Designs and Tests First Accessibility Protocol in Protected Wildlife Areas 0 comments
05/12/2007 Handiplage
Accessibility of French beaches to people with disabilities. 0 comments
05/12/2007 Intercity coach : the “To Accompany” card
Introduction by the Quebec Bus Owners Association of a free travel card for those who accompany persons with restricted physical ability. This “To Accompany” card is valid on all intercity bus services in the province of Quebec. 0 comments
05/12/2007 Parma : provincia per tutti
The project of the province of Parma aimed at providing useful data about people with particular food, allergic, physical or age needs, or who have problems with mobility (temporary and permanent). 0 comments
05/12/2007 Promotion of technical aspects of accessibility for tourism establishments in Mexico
Publication of a technical manual on accessibility of the built environment, and organization of seminars for tourism service providers. 0 comments
05/12/2007 Public transport services for persons with disabilities
Provision of convenient transport services for persons with disabilities. 0 comments
05/12/2007 Study on public information symbols
Development and application of a set of standardized pictograms for public facilities which respect the universal design principles and enable international travellers, including persons with disabilities, to recognize them at a glance. 0 comments