SharkTank for accessibility tech!

TravelAbility Launches the World’s first Pitchfest featuring Adaptive Technology + Products from 9 countries

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TravelAbility Launches the World’s first Pitchfest featuring Adaptive Technology + Products from 9 countries

Think "Shark Tank" at the intersection of travel and disability

Accessibility is good for business. Period.

“When we were not wheelchair friendly, we normally used to have 40 to 50 percent occupancy. But now occupancy has gone up to 60 to 70 percent,” says Pandey (Hotel owner in Nepal).

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How this Kathmandu hotel is setting an example in accessible tourism

Situated in Bagbazar, Hotel Hardik has been opening its doors to people with disabilities by providing them with easily accessible services at affordable prices.

Unfortunately, un-staffed stations are increasing and will hinder travelers with disabilities from exploring Japan’s beautiful rural regions 😟

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/12/3949eda01bdf-feature-japans-disabled-suffer-as-train-stations-increasingly-go-unstaffed.html

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FEATURE: Japan's disabled suffer as train stations increasingly go unstaffed

Budget cuts and Japan's widespread labor shortage issues have led rail operators to no longer staff many less frequented train stations, causing major accessibility problems for the nation's disabled.

Great news if you are a beach lover in the US Virgin Islands (or are planning to visit!) – improved beach accessibility:

https://stjohnsource.com/2020/12/10/beach-accessibility-bill-advances-brings-beaches-closer-to-ada-compliance/

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Beach Accessibility Bill Advances, Brings Beaches Closer to ADA Compliance | St. John Source

The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced legislation at its Thursday hearing that, if signed into law, would bring the territory's beaches closer to compliance with the federal Americ