Resources on issues of accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Currently, no AODA standards require tourism to be accessible. However, the Third Review of the AODA recommends the creation of standards mandating accessibility in tourism. In this article, we will outline the need for accessibility training for tour guides.
Like other professionals whom tourists work with while planning or taking trips, tour guides should receive accessibility training specific to their roles. Tour guides could include guides on:
Currently, no AODA standards require tourism to be accessible. However, the Third Review of the AODA recommends the creation of standards mandating accessibility in tourism. In this article, we will outline possible guidelines for accessibility on tourist excursions in Ontario.
The AODA’s Transportation Standards currently contain accessibility guidelines for Ontario’s public transit systems, including:
Currently, no AODA standards require tourism to be accessible. However, the Third Review of the AODA recommends the creation of standards mandating accessibility in tourism. In this article, we will outline the need for accessibility training for staff in tourist venues.
Calls for new AODA standards frequently recommend improved training for workers in the industries the standards will govern. For example, recommendations in the pending healthcare standards and education standards include training for:
Currently, no AODA standards require tourism to be accessible. However, the Third Review of the AODA recommends the creation of standards mandating accessibility in tourism. In this article, we will outline the need for more physical accessibility in tourist venues.
This month is Audio Book Month!
Audio Book Month takes place in June every year. During Audio Book Month, people around the world celebrate how audio books give them more ways to read. Moreover, Audio Book Month raises awareness about how products and services that support people with disabilities benefit everyone.
