Welcome to Accessibility for Everyone
Greater Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors of all abilities to enjoy a beach playground unlike any other , from 24 miles of golden beaches and incredible nature encounters to vibrant arts and culture , a thriving culinary scene and much more . The region ’ s convention and visitors bureau , Visit Lauderdale , works to remove barriers to provide a quality experience for all , including people with visible and invisible disabilities .
“ Accessible tourism is not only about human rights , but also an opportunity to embrace and educate all visitors ,” said Richard Gray , Visit Lauderdale ’ s SVP of Inclusion & Accessibility . “ We embrace all visitors with wide open , welcoming arms , and we are dedicated to increasing awareness of accessibility features throughout the destination .”
Greater Fort Lauderdale hotels , restaurants and attractions create a welcoming space for every guest . Many provide accessible amenities including accessible rooms – some specially equipped for the hearing-impaired – as well as wheelchair ramps , accessible outdoor dining spaces including spacious outdoor patios , special sensory-inclusive websites , and sensory-sensitive live performances such as those at Broward Center for the Performing Arts .
Area resources are listed on VisitLauderdale . com / Accessibility , including information on where to find wheelchair accessible beaches and about the Fort Lauderdalebased Special Needs Group , which provides a wide range of equipment including rentals of wheelchairs , scooters , audio
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