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I think this will be China’s decade of accessibility
http://chinafilminsider.com/headlines-from-china-shanghai-launches-accessible-cinema-project-for-visually-impaired-moviegoers/
chinafilminsider.com
Starting from January 25, visually impaired people can go to the "Love Cinemas" in Shanghai to enjoy the holiday movie "Lost in Russia" with their family and friends.
We need more awards! The carrot works better than the whip often (though both are important of course!)
https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.events.2158accessibletourism.org
Awards Ceremony, Accessible Tourism Destination (ATD2019) and Announcement of the ATD2020 Edition
The World Tourism Organization and Fundación ONCE join forces once again on the occasion of Spain's FITUR tourism Fair this January to spotlight good practices in accessible tourism from around the world.
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In Europe we also have the EU Access City Awards every year 🙂 https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1141
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Do you think Amtrak’s suggestion at the end is reasonable (re: taking different trains)?
https://www.npr.org/2020/01/17/797355136/amtrak-asks-two-people-in-wheelchairs-to-pay-25-000-for-a-ridenpr.org
Amtrak Asks 2 People Who Use Wheelchairs To Pay $25,000 For A Ride
It usually costs $16 to take Amtrak from Chicago to Bloomington, Ill. The company defended the $25,000 cost for the extra wheelchair users, saying it reflects a new policy.
A good story with some practical tips thrown in
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/adventure/118906213/traveling-with-a-disability-how-ive-explored-13-countries-in-a-wheelchairstuff.co.nz
Traveling with a disability: How I've explored 13 countries in a wheelchair
Travelling with a disability is not easy, but it should be enjoyed by everyone.
Great article that highlights that there is a need (20% of visitors) and financial benefit to being accessible to all.
https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/18140442.attraction-boss-praises-business-accessibility-improvement-work/nwemail.co.uk
Attraction boss praises business' accessibility improvement work
ONE of the Lake District's most popular attractions is welcoming new industry efforts to encourage and help more Cumbrian businesses to become…
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