To Table of Contents inclusive , business owners , city planners , mayors and others must ensure that people with disabilities are included in the strategic discussions , planning , design , implementation , and oversight of any project , structure , or plan that benefits all people . Further , the public and private sectors , transportation services , and general businesses must have the proper standardized training in disability etiquette . People with disabilities must be visible to the public and senior levels of organizations and as business owners , included in the news and advertisements , and their stories included in the media . We must also be in front of and behind the camera of news broadcasts , TV and film productions , and other forms of entertainment . By doing this , you help to normalize people with disabilities .
When we speak of the support services necessary to be in place for people with disabilities to travel to a destination , or frankly live in it , people with disabilities must have a direct phone number to call for assistance in an emergency , must have accessible transportation for taxis , buses , trains as well as vehicle rentals . Tourists with disabilities must have access must be able to obtain a blue placard that identifies that they have a disability for their rental vehicle . And , there should be free and available Wi-Fi services for Internet connectivity for people who need access to help find the support services that they need . In addition , travel nurses or caregiver services must be readily available and affordable to people with disabilities . These individuals must be trained to provide personal care such as feeding , bathing , and other very specific needs . Volunteers can be trained to provide these services for anyone with any type of disability . And , very importantly , people with disabilities must have access to medical equipment and assistive devices for rental or repair .
People with disabilities rely on specific information probably more than any other demographic for various reasons . Therefore , we need to make information more readily available and accessible to all . People with disabilities must have access to accessible digital formats of information , materials that are printed in braille , as well as materials that are printed in large print .
The signage on streets , paths , buildings , vehicles , etc . could include digital tags that help people who are blind or low vision . At the very top of that list , websites must be accessible to all .
People with disabilities are the most vulnerable and most bullyed population in the world . Therefore , it is critical that laws and penalties for those who take advantage of people disabilities , discriminated against , or violate any law or regulation that protects the rights of people disabilities , must be enforced .
These are just a handful of things critical things that help form a necessary infrastructure so that any destinations can be more inclusive to all people , including those with disabilities . Remember , it ’ s not only right to implement these processes , it ’ s also good for business ! Maahs Travels will work with you to help educate your employees about disabilities and accessibility , and then we will identify strategies to help build your market share .
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