This publication examines major issues for the development of barrier-free tourism for people with disabilities within the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at the economic rationale for it and identifies existing barriers as well as examples of good practices. It also offers guidelines for governments and the industry for the promotion of barrier-free tourism.
Manual addressing all questions concerning accessibility to public transport: guidelines, solutions, recommendations, experiences and best-practice examples.
The annexes to the document "Analysis of the needs in the field of Tourism for All" (by the european project EU.FOR.ME) presents the reports of the Youth Focus Group planning, the reports of the Tourist Operators Focus Group planning, and the "scheda sintetica risultati Focus Group Giovani" (96 pages).
This literature review was undertaken in September and October 2003. Its main purpose is to provide an overview of the literature relating to disabled peoples’ use and experiences of transport, with a particular focus on Disability Rights Commission (DRC) strategic and policy priorities.
Currently about 10-20% of the population are affected by a disability from temporary or permanent nature. For these people accessibility is a requirement and a necessity.
These Guidelines, developed in cooperation with representatives of the industry, consumers and other government departments, are meant to assist carriers to better serve the needs of persons with disabilities travelling on aircraft with 29 and fewer passenger seats (small aircraft).
Findings of a study by TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) to assess UK aviation industry's compliance with the voluntary Code of Practice 'Access to Air Travel for Disabled People'.
"The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) have produced this simple guide to help make flying an easier and more positive experience."