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Accessible… For Whom? What Makes a Property Truly Accessible?The short answer: you do. Accessibility isn’t a single feature; it’s a promise that your needs will be met so you can travel with confidence, comfort and joy. What works brilliantly for one person may not suit another—and that’s exactly why the crew at Accessible Accommodation obsess over details and why our Accessible Accommodation accreditation program matters so much.

Accessible Accommodation's Partnership With The Caravan Industry Association Of Australia.

When you think about a truly accessible holiday stay, what comes to mind? Step-free access, wider doorways, and an accessible bathroom? That’s a great start — but what about a pool hoist or an aquatic wheelchair so everyone can enjoy a swim, or a ceiling hoist and changing facility in the change rooms to make transfers easier and safer? 

Accessibility can vary widely, not only due to the diverse needs of people with different types of disabilities but also because accommodations were often designed according to the standards of their time. Older properties may have limited modifications in place, while newer builds are typically designed with a broader range of accessibility features. In this blog, I'll answer some common questions about accessibility and help clarify what you might expect across different accommodation types and styles.

Game-changing Tourism Accessibility Rating System. If you’re a tourism business that's keen to capture a fast-growing niche market but not sure how to go about it, I may have the answer. Especially because it might not be as niche as you think. Sure, the retiree demographic has been on the radar for some time, but couple this with people with disabilities (25% and 19%, respectively), and it is all the more compelling to reevaluate your accessible rooms' ROI.

How to overcome fears & embrace guests with disabilities. Link to the article here: https://issuu.com/multimediaau/docs/anau82-summer-2023/24