Holistic accessibility consulting for travel and tourism
In September 2022 the Airports Council International launched the Airport Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation program. This accreditation is the first of its kind, and can be awarded to ACI member airports, currently in 183 countries.
The accreditation demonstrates a level of accessibility and provides continuous improvement. The accreditation is valid for three years. The process is expected to take approximately two weeks.
Leave a CommentEven though travel can be more challenging and complicated for people without vision, I would argue that it is even more necessary than for those who can see. In many instances blind people have no choice but to physically be present to have similar experience to sighted people. This presence can only be achieved when the entire process of the trip is fully inclusive and accessible. If one piece is missing, the trip doesn’t make sense, or is simply not possible.
4 CommentsDepending on the location, there are many features and tools that make transportation more usable for blind people. While in most countries, there is legislation to make all aspects of transportation accessible, the reality is different. However, it has to be noted that over the years transportation is becoming more usable. Just like in several other posts, we are not going to cover all scenarios, only the most frequently encountered ones.
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