Accessibility to recreation and tourism : Measurement and territorialisationScott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
Nature for all: LPHU’s holistic approach on inclusive tourism by Sylvana LakkisScott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
Summary Brazilian Inclusive Tourism Market Study - 2013Scott Rains
Este documento resume os resultados de um estudo sobre o perfil de turistas com deficiência no Brasil realizado em 2013. O estudo teve como objetivos mapear as experiências e necessidades deste público no turismo brasileiro e identificar barreiras e empecilhos enfrentados. Foram realizados grupos focais e entrevistas em 5 cidades cobrindo perfis de turistas reais e potenciais com diferentes deficiências. Os resultados mostraram que este público planeja cuidadosamente as viagens, mas enfrenta falta de informações acessíveis e confiáveis. Fat
Transed 2010 Plenary Full Paper Accessible Tourism (Simon Darcy)Simon Darcy
Darcy, S. (2010, 2-4 June). Plenary Address - Accessible tourism: A question of trust, strategic knowledge management and a commitment to sustainability. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED) - Sustainable Transport and Travel for All, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Drawing on the last 15 years of research, policy and industry engagement, a way forward for accessible tourism is presented. The solution is based on the development of strategic knowledge management to provide a reliable foundation for trust on which to make informed choices for accessible destination experiences. First, demand research is examined to understand what consumers with disabilities seek when planning their trips and the experiences they desire when travelling. Second, the plenary connects the demand requirements of consumers with disabilities to that of the supply-side approaches of the industry and suggests that government coordination roles at national and regional levels have very important roles to play in developing a triple bottom line approach to accessible tourism. Lastly, an argument is presented that suggests that only by understanding accessible tourism as part of social and environmental sustainability can a sound foundation be put in place to develop the economic potential of this group.
Turismo Inclusivo no Brasil - Revista Reação ed.94Scott Rains
O documento discute a importância do turismo inclusivo no Brasil. Ele descreve como o Desenho Universal visa incluir o maior número possível de pessoas e situações. Também destaca a necessidade de cadeias de fornecedores regionais para garantir itinerários acessíveis em todas as cidades-sede da Copa do Mundo de 2014 no Brasil. A revista "Design for All India" fornece conhecimento para apoiar o desenvolvimento dessas cadeias de fornecedores inclusivas.
Turismo Inclusivo em Hoteis: Casos Praticos InternacionaisScott Rains
Este documento discute exemplos de turismo inclusivo ao redor do mundo que fornecem acessibilidade para pessoas com deficiência. Ele resume casos de empresas hoteleiras e destinos turísticos que fizeram adaptações para receber turistas com deficiência, demonstrando o potencial econômico desse mercado. O documento defende que o turismo pode promover a inclusão social quando projetado com base nos princípios do design universal.
Accessibility to recreation and tourism : Measurement and territorialisationScott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
Nature for all: LPHU’s holistic approach on inclusive tourism by Sylvana LakkisScott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
Summary Brazilian Inclusive Tourism Market Study - 2013Scott Rains
Este documento resume os resultados de um estudo sobre o perfil de turistas com deficiência no Brasil realizado em 2013. O estudo teve como objetivos mapear as experiências e necessidades deste público no turismo brasileiro e identificar barreiras e empecilhos enfrentados. Foram realizados grupos focais e entrevistas em 5 cidades cobrindo perfis de turistas reais e potenciais com diferentes deficiências. Os resultados mostraram que este público planeja cuidadosamente as viagens, mas enfrenta falta de informações acessíveis e confiáveis. Fat
Transed 2010 Plenary Full Paper Accessible Tourism (Simon Darcy)Simon Darcy
Darcy, S. (2010, 2-4 June). Plenary Address - Accessible tourism: A question of trust, strategic knowledge management and a commitment to sustainability. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED) - Sustainable Transport and Travel for All, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Drawing on the last 15 years of research, policy and industry engagement, a way forward for accessible tourism is presented. The solution is based on the development of strategic knowledge management to provide a reliable foundation for trust on which to make informed choices for accessible destination experiences. First, demand research is examined to understand what consumers with disabilities seek when planning their trips and the experiences they desire when travelling. Second, the plenary connects the demand requirements of consumers with disabilities to that of the supply-side approaches of the industry and suggests that government coordination roles at national and regional levels have very important roles to play in developing a triple bottom line approach to accessible tourism. Lastly, an argument is presented that suggests that only by understanding accessible tourism as part of social and environmental sustainability can a sound foundation be put in place to develop the economic potential of this group.
Turismo Inclusivo no Brasil - Revista Reação ed.94Scott Rains
O documento discute a importância do turismo inclusivo no Brasil. Ele descreve como o Desenho Universal visa incluir o maior número possível de pessoas e situações. Também destaca a necessidade de cadeias de fornecedores regionais para garantir itinerários acessíveis em todas as cidades-sede da Copa do Mundo de 2014 no Brasil. A revista "Design for All India" fornece conhecimento para apoiar o desenvolvimento dessas cadeias de fornecedores inclusivas.
Turismo Inclusivo em Hoteis: Casos Praticos InternacionaisScott Rains
Este documento discute exemplos de turismo inclusivo ao redor do mundo que fornecem acessibilidade para pessoas com deficiência. Ele resume casos de empresas hoteleiras e destinos turísticos que fizeram adaptações para receber turistas com deficiência, demonstrando o potencial econômico desse mercado. O documento defende que o turismo pode promover a inclusão social quando projetado com base nos princípios do design universal.
Utilising Universal Design on “Soft Infrastructure” for Competitive Advantage...Scott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
Work in progress: ENAT Guidelines on the Universal Design of tourism services...Scott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
1. O documento apresenta um guia para mapeamento e diagnóstico da acessibilidade em destinos turísticos.
2. Inclui instruções para preparar equipes técnicas, elaborar formulários de campo, avaliar condições de acessibilidade e elaborar um plano estratégico para turismo acessível.
3. Tem como objetivo analisar aspectos de acessibilidade turística e subsidiar o planejamento de ações para promover a inclusão no setor.
Committee for the Promotion and Support of Accessible Tourism Scott Rains
The Committee for the Promotion and Support of Accessible Tourism has several purposes and tasks, including outlining policies and strategies to promote accessible tourism based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Committee has working groups focused on information/communication, transportation, hospitality, and training. It has carried out initiatives such as a campaign promoting Italy as a welcoming country for accessible tourism, and working with municipalities to adopt the European Disabled Badge. The Committee aims to further accessibility in the tourism industry through recommendations on communication, transportation, training, and hospitality.
Developing an Accessible Tourism Strategy - (Disabled Travelers Guide to the...Scott Rains
Developing an Accessible Tourism Strategy by Bill Forrester of Push Living and Travability.
Available online at:
http://travability.travel/blogs/developing-an-accessible-tourism-destination-strategy.html
Accessible Tourism: A question of trust, strategic knowledge management and a...Simon Darcy
Darcy, S. (2010, 2-4 June). Plenary Address - Accessible tourism: A question of trust, strategic knowledge management and a commitment to sustainability. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED) - Sustainable Transport and Travel for All, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Drawing on the last 15 years of research, policy and industry engagement, a way forward for accessible tourism is presented. The solution is based on the development of strategic knowledge management to provide a reliable foundation for trust on which to make informed choices for accessible destination experiences. First, demand research is examined to understand what consumers with disabilities seek when planning their trips and the experiences they desire when travelling. Second, the plenary connects the demand requirements of consumers with disabilities to that of the supply-side approaches of the industry and suggests that government coordination roles at national and regional levels have very important roles to play in developing a triple bottom line approach to accessible tourism. Lastly, an argument is presented that suggests that only by understanding accessible tourism as part of social and environmental sustainability can a sound foundation be put in place to develop the economic potential of this group.
Accessibility, labelization and tourismScott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
La mobilité des jeunes : un enjeu capital pour l'union européenne - Prod'hom...Margot Prod'homme
Mémoire écrit dans le cadre de la formation M1 Tourisme et Développement Durable des Territoires, à l'université Montpellier 3 Paul Valéry. Soutenu en septembre 2015.
Ce document présente brièvement le Parcours de découverte des métiers. Il s'appuie sur 15 repères pour comprendre le contexte et les objectifs de mise en oeuvre.
Europe Information Jeunesse n°43 - La lettre du réseau Eurodesk en FranceCIDJ
Au sommaire de ce numéro:
- Dialogue structuré : la consultation nationale est en ligne !
- L'Europe dans le réseau IJ : 1er forum des carrières de l'Europe au CIDJ le 28 mars 2015.
- L'actualité Ofaj : Carnet 14-18, quatre histoires de France et d'Allemagne en BD.
- Nouvelles de l'Union : 2015 Année européenne du développement - MapAbility : Accessibilité des universités en Europe - Conférence jeunesse de l'UE à Rome - Erasmus+ : Soutien linguistique en ligne pour les participants - Etude d'impact Erasmus.
- A découvrir :
* Lire : Un nouveau régime de qualifications professionnelles pour l'Europe - L'Europe et toi
* Voir : Tableau "partir avec le programme Erasmus+"
* Surfer : Erasmus+ Jeunesse - Un blog des porteurs de projets Erasmus+ Jeunesse & Sport
- Clic sur l'Allemagne
- Où s'informer
Europe Information Jeunesse n°45 - La lettre du réseau Eurodesk en FranceCIDJ
Sommaire de ce n°45 :
Découvrirlemonde.jeunes.gouv.fr : le portail national de la mobilité internationale
L’Europe dans le réseau IJ
L’actualité Ofaj
Nouvelles de l’Union
À découvrir
Clic sur le Royaume-Uni
Où s’informer
Utilising Universal Design on “Soft Infrastructure” for Competitive Advantage...Scott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
Work in progress: ENAT Guidelines on the Universal Design of tourism services...Scott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
1. O documento apresenta um guia para mapeamento e diagnóstico da acessibilidade em destinos turísticos.
2. Inclui instruções para preparar equipes técnicas, elaborar formulários de campo, avaliar condições de acessibilidade e elaborar um plano estratégico para turismo acessível.
3. Tem como objetivo analisar aspectos de acessibilidade turística e subsidiar o planejamento de ações para promover a inclusão no setor.
Committee for the Promotion and Support of Accessible Tourism Scott Rains
The Committee for the Promotion and Support of Accessible Tourism has several purposes and tasks, including outlining policies and strategies to promote accessible tourism based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Committee has working groups focused on information/communication, transportation, hospitality, and training. It has carried out initiatives such as a campaign promoting Italy as a welcoming country for accessible tourism, and working with municipalities to adopt the European Disabled Badge. The Committee aims to further accessibility in the tourism industry through recommendations on communication, transportation, training, and hospitality.
Developing an Accessible Tourism Strategy - (Disabled Travelers Guide to the...Scott Rains
Developing an Accessible Tourism Strategy by Bill Forrester of Push Living and Travability.
Available online at:
http://travability.travel/blogs/developing-an-accessible-tourism-destination-strategy.html
Accessible Tourism: A question of trust, strategic knowledge management and a...Simon Darcy
Darcy, S. (2010, 2-4 June). Plenary Address - Accessible tourism: A question of trust, strategic knowledge management and a commitment to sustainability. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED) - Sustainable Transport and Travel for All, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Drawing on the last 15 years of research, policy and industry engagement, a way forward for accessible tourism is presented. The solution is based on the development of strategic knowledge management to provide a reliable foundation for trust on which to make informed choices for accessible destination experiences. First, demand research is examined to understand what consumers with disabilities seek when planning their trips and the experiences they desire when travelling. Second, the plenary connects the demand requirements of consumers with disabilities to that of the supply-side approaches of the industry and suggests that government coordination roles at national and regional levels have very important roles to play in developing a triple bottom line approach to accessible tourism. Lastly, an argument is presented that suggests that only by understanding accessible tourism as part of social and environmental sustainability can a sound foundation be put in place to develop the economic potential of this group.
Accessibility, labelization and tourismScott Rains
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
La mobilité des jeunes : un enjeu capital pour l'union européenne - Prod'hom...Margot Prod'homme
Mémoire écrit dans le cadre de la formation M1 Tourisme et Développement Durable des Territoires, à l'université Montpellier 3 Paul Valéry. Soutenu en septembre 2015.
Ce document présente brièvement le Parcours de découverte des métiers. Il s'appuie sur 15 repères pour comprendre le contexte et les objectifs de mise en oeuvre.
Europe Information Jeunesse n°43 - La lettre du réseau Eurodesk en FranceCIDJ
Au sommaire de ce numéro:
- Dialogue structuré : la consultation nationale est en ligne !
- L'Europe dans le réseau IJ : 1er forum des carrières de l'Europe au CIDJ le 28 mars 2015.
- L'actualité Ofaj : Carnet 14-18, quatre histoires de France et d'Allemagne en BD.
- Nouvelles de l'Union : 2015 Année européenne du développement - MapAbility : Accessibilité des universités en Europe - Conférence jeunesse de l'UE à Rome - Erasmus+ : Soutien linguistique en ligne pour les participants - Etude d'impact Erasmus.
- A découvrir :
* Lire : Un nouveau régime de qualifications professionnelles pour l'Europe - L'Europe et toi
* Voir : Tableau "partir avec le programme Erasmus+"
* Surfer : Erasmus+ Jeunesse - Un blog des porteurs de projets Erasmus+ Jeunesse & Sport
- Clic sur l'Allemagne
- Où s'informer
Europe Information Jeunesse n°45 - La lettre du réseau Eurodesk en FranceCIDJ
Sommaire de ce n°45 :
Découvrirlemonde.jeunes.gouv.fr : le portail national de la mobilité internationale
L’Europe dans le réseau IJ
L’actualité Ofaj
Nouvelles de l’Union
À découvrir
Clic sur le Royaume-Uni
Où s’informer
Tordeur Charlotte - De l'accès aux musées pour les enfants à mobilité réduiteCharlotte Tordeur
Ce mémoire étudie l’accessibilité des musées pour les enfants à mobilité réduite suivant trois
axes : les transports, l’infrastructure des musées et leurs services. L’accessibilité est étudiée
également suivant deux critères : son versant théorique et son versant social. Une analyse de
la législation introduit cette matière et l’analyse de recherches menées auprès d’employés du
milieu scolaire et du milieu muséal clôt celle-ci. Ces enquêtes sont un complément à l’étude
théorique de l’accessibilité aux musées pour les enfants qui souffrent d’une déficience
motrice, non une analyse représentative de celle-ci. L’étude de la mise en accessibilité suivant
le vécu des deux parties a été incitée par un souci d’objectivité. En conclusion, il est
indéniable que de nombreux progrès ont été réalisés, mais l’accessibilité n’est pas pour autant
acquise. Celle-ci doit encore être améliorée et généralisée. On dénote une volonté de la part de
certains participants du milieu muséal à opérer une mise en accessibilité ou bien à la
performer. Cependant, à l’image des enfants à mobilité réduite, les musées doivent composer
avec leur propre environnement, lequel n’est pas toujours aisément modifiable.
Cette étude n’est pas un guide ni un manuel de mise en accessibilité. Par contre elle peut être
considérée comme un outil de sensibilisation, d’information et de clarification de la situation
des enfants à mobilité réduite par rapport à l’accessibilité des musées.
Europe Information Jeunesse n°49, la lettre du réseau Eurodesk en FranceCIDJ
La lettre du réseau Eurodesk en France ( 2e trimestre 2016)
Au sommaire :
- L'Europe dans le réseau IJ
- Actualités de l'OFAJ
- Nouvelles de l'Union
- A découvrir
- Clics sur la Slovaquie
- Où s'informer
FEJ : Mobilité et accompagnement vers l'emploi des jeunes, les 16 lauréatsInfoJeunesse ValdOise
À l’instar de la santé, du logement et de la formation, la mobilité peut être un frein à l’insertion professionnelle. Le permis, l’accès à une information de qualité, les aides financières, des transports en commun ou individuels accessibles… suffisamment de paramètres qui peuvent faire obstacle, ou faciliter la mobilité des jeunes. "Les jeunes doivent être mobiles pour leurs études, leur insertion, leur vie professionnelle et personnelle. Et le droit à la mobilité est un droit essentiel, dont les plus fragiles sont encore trop souvent privés." a déclaré Patrick Kanner."
Europe Information Jeunesse, la lettre du réseau Eurodesk en France n°41CIDJ
Au sommaire de ce n°41
- « Portail européen de la jeunesse : Nouveau look, nouveau contenu »
- L'Europe dans le réseau Information Jeunesse : « La 1re Bibliothèque humaine de la mobilité organisée en région Nord-Pas-de-Calais - Le 24 mai à Lille »
- L'actualité OFAJ : : « 100 ans après la Première Guerre mondiale »
- Nouvelles de l'Union :
* Présidence italienne de l’Union européenne
* Enquête sur la jeunesse européenne en 2014
* EaSI - Programme européen pour l’innovation sociale et l’emploi
* EPALE
* Concours photo « L’Europe dans ma région »
- A découvrir :
* Lire : « Destination Belgique » : le guide pratique pour les études, les jobs, les stages, les bons plans et plus encore ! « Unie dans la diversité »
* Voir : Parlez-moi d’Europe
* Surfer : Votre tour du monde
Découvrez Emma : module d’autoformation
- Clic sur l'Italie
- Où s'informer
Formation de tuteur en masso-kinésithérapie : une nouvelle approche de l’accompagnement des étudiants en stage
Véronique Hancart-Lagache, (IFMK Rouen)
Ce projet de formation s’est appuyé sur la méthodologie de l’ingénierie de formation pour l’entreprise (Ardouin, 2010) reposant sur le processus « analyser, concevoir, réaliser, évaluer ».
Analyser
Une solide analyse des besoins et du contexte a été réalisée et a permis d’étudier les impacts de la politique européenne (processus de Bologne, réforme des formations paramédicales), de la démographie régionale des professionnels de santé et du changement de législation pour l’IFMK (arrêté du 29 avril 2009). Une enquête réalisée sous forme d’entretiens semi-directifs a permis de recueillir le discours des tuteurs afin de connaître leurs représentations du tutorat, de l’évaluation, du partenariat avec l’IFMK et de leurs connaissances sur la prochaine réforme de la formation MK.
La nécessité d’élaborer et d’écrire un « véritable » projet d’encadrement pour être agréé « terrain de stage », la pénurie régionale de masseurs-kinésithérapeutes et de cadres de santé, l’augmentation du quota d’étudiants MK, la collaboration avec de nouveaux terrains de stage, le projet pédagogique de l’IFMK de développer les stages en secteur libéral, tout ceci a concouru à la création d’un projet d’offre de formation spécifique pour les tuteurs MK en Haute-Normandie et la mise en place d’un partenariat IFCS-IFMK et d’une collaboration avec le département des Sciences de l’éducation de l’université de Rouen.
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Guide inclusion dans le programme erasmus+ThierryNZ
Lorsque la Commission européenne a décidé de faire de l’Inclusion, l’une des 3 priorités du nouveau programme Erasmus+ 2021/2027, l’association Evalue a souhaité proposer des ressources aux experts sur ces dernières. Des groupes d’experts inter-Agences ont ainsi été créés et ont réalisé des guides à destination des experts et plus largement de toute personne intéressée par ces thématiques.
C’est ainsi que dans le souci de répondre au mieux à cette priorité, un groupe d’évaluateurs a souhaité approfondir, partager ses expériences et créer des outils d'aide pour évaluer l'inclusion.
Aujourd’hui, ils partagent ce premier travail qui s’adresse principalement aux évaluateurs du programme mais peut utilement intéresser toute personne qui souhaite contribuer au développement de ce programme auprès d’un large public.
Une version en anglais sera prochainement disponible.
Ce guide sera complété de fiches tout au long de la programmation pour un partage d’expertises au plus près des besoins.
Bonne lecture!
Tracing Disability Representation After the1981UN International Year of Disab...Scott Rains
Scott Rains discusses his research into how various countries represented people with disabilities on postage stamps issued for the 1981 International Year of Disabled Persons. He analyzed over 115 countries' stamp issues from that year and organized them into categories based on their depictions, such as broken stems representing disability, people with disabilities at work, sports, tourism, visible and invisible disabilities, and famous disabled individuals. His methodology involved compiling images and facts into spreadsheets and flashcards to identify patterns in how different nations portrayed disability through these commissioned artworks.
The document summarizes interpretive programs at Ocotillo Wells SVRA that combine astronomy with off-road vehicle recreation:
- The park offers a weekly astronomy program featuring solar viewing, night sky viewing with a powerful telescope, and videos/activities to teach visitors about the cosmos. Donations have made the program financially sustainable.
- "Astrogeology" exhibits at popular off-road sites teach about geology of other planets compared to local features, using hands-on activities like examining moon rocks.
- Outreach includes astronomy-themed junior ranger activities, and programs taking telescopes into the nearby town and schools. Trading cards and information packets also spread astronomy knowledge.
- While primarily an off
The Purpose of a Conference on Inclusive TourismScott Rains
A conference on inclusive tourism has the dual responsibility of applying best practices in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) while also modeling full participation for people of all abilities. Such a conference aims to showcase inclusive practices and provide a venue for improving them by directly engaging people with disabilities. It also works to promote universal human rights to cultural participation as affirmed in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Effective data collection on travelers with disabilities and collaboration between industry and disability advocacy groups is needed to better understand this important market segment.
San Marino Declaration on Inclusive Tourism - 2014Scott Rains
Representatives from various organizations met in San Marino to discuss accessible tourism. They recognized the rights of disabled people to access tourism activities based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. While progress has been made in accessibility in Europe, more needs to be done, especially in developing countries. The group calls on stakeholders to work towards eliminating barriers through training, observing universal design principles, promoting technologies that provide accessibility information, and mainstreaming accessibility in the tourism industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 11, 2014—Today the Equal Rights Center (ERC)—a national non-profit civil rights organization—released a new toolkit to help veterans with disabilities advocate for accessible housing.
“Every year, hundreds of thousands of veterans return home to new challenges and barriers due to physical and mental disabilities resulting from their service to and for our country,” said Melvina Ford, executive director of the ERC. “Under the federal Fair Housing Act, these veterans are entitled to accessible housing and beyond that our gratitude and respect.”
According to government sources, 45 percent of the 1.6 million veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now seeking compensation for service-related disabilities, more than double the estimate of 21 percent who filed such claims after the Gulf War.
The lack of available accessible housing for these veterans with disabilities contributes to higher rates of unemployment and homelessness. Approximately 12 percent of the homeless population is made up of veterans, which in real numbers amounts to almost 50,000 homeless veterans on our streets.
“Our veterans—particularly those who return home with service-related disabilities—deserve equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of their new lives,” said James Schenck, president and CEO of Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed). “It is imperative that we ensure that veterans with disabilities have the resources and education to be effective advocates for themselves and their families.”
The Veterans with Disabilities Toolkit highlights the rights to accessible housing afforded to veterans with disabilities under Title XIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, known as the Fair Housing Act (FHA). This toolkit provides: an overview of the rights provided by the federal FHA, information on accessible design requirements of multifamily development, how to request a reasonable modification or accommodation from property owners or managers and answers to frequently asked questions.
On Disability and Tourism in Nepal: Article by Scott Rains and Interview with...Scott Rains
The document summarizes an article written by Dr. Scott Rains about the challenges and promise of inclusive tourism in Nepal. Some key points:
- Dr. Rains visited Nepal to evaluate the accessibility of tours for wheelchair users and build capacity of tourism suppliers to assist people with disabilities.
- Nepal faces significant challenges to becoming fully accessible and disability-friendly but has potential to grow its tourism industry by serving the large market of travelers with disabilities.
- Universal design principles that make places accessible to all could help Nepal's tourism if adopted, such as accessible hotels, transportation, and public facilities.
- Other experts like Ms. Paula Sotnik also see potential in Nepal's disability rights movement despite limited
Disability Rights in Nepal: NAPD MagazineScott Rains
The National Association of Physically Disabled People of Nepal held its 5th annual general meeting where various reports were presented and a new executive committee was elected. The meeting emphasized the need for full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities in the new constitution. A new 7-member executive committee under the leadership of Laxmi Prasad Shrestha was elected for the fiscal year 2071/72. The meeting concluded with the formal handover of responsibilities from the outgoing to the newly elected committee.
Travel South Africa in a Wheelchair - Forward Magzine, Feb 2010Scott Rains
The document summarizes the author's 11-day trip to South Africa's Elephant Coast region, arranged by Access 2 Africa Safaris. It describes accessible accommodations at Macaranga Lodge and Hilltop Camp, as well as activities like visiting Shake Marine World in Durban and going on game drives in Hluluwe Game Reserve. The trip allowed the author, who uses a wheelchair, to experience South African culture and see many wild animals in their natural habitats. The region is poised to become more popular as an accessible tourist destination with improvements to Durban's airport.
The Matera Manifesto on Cultural Inclusion (In Italian and English)Scott Rains
THE MATERA MANIFESTO
This document summarises the results of the discussions between
experts in Universal Accessibility meeting in the international event
entitled "ZERO BARRIERE - L'Accessibilità Conviene" (ZERO BARRIERS:
Accessibility for All), organised on 27 and 28 September 2014 in
Matera by Officina Rambaldi, with the active participation and
patronage of MiBACT (the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and
Activities and of Tourism, the Council of Europe and of many other
local, regional and international institutions.
The participants duly wish to:
- Reiterate the right proclaimed in Article 27.1 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, which reads: “Everyone has the
right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to
enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its
benefits”;
- Underline the significance of the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted by the General
Assembly in 2006, with special reference to Art. 30;
Going to Wild Places I Could Only Dream About - SlideshowScott Rains
Nearly 1 in 5 Australians has a disability, and people with disabilities spend $8 billion per year on tourism in Australia, accounting for 11% of total tourism expenditure. Most people with disabilities (88%) take a holiday each year. The document discusses promoting accessibility equipment and tourism for people with disabilities through various organizations and websites, and provides information on evaluating park accessibility.
Destinations for All: How Far Have We Come?Scott Rains
This document summarizes the key points of the Destinations For All World Summit held in Montreal, Canada from 19-22 October 2014. The summit brought together experts from around the world to help develop universal accessibility and inclusion standards for tourism destinations. Speakers discussed improving the availability of accessible tourism information and the need to provide disability awareness training for tourism industry workers. Smaller destinations that have successfully embraced inclusive tourism practices were highlighted as examples. The summit aimed to establish international accessibility standards and norms to help destinations provide seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for all travelers, including the one billion people living with disabilities.
Montreal Declaration on Inclusive Tourism in DestinationsScott Rains
This document is a declaration from a World Summit on Destinations for All held in Montreal, Canada in 2014. It was signed by professionals, NGO representatives, universities, international agencies, and government institutions. The declaration recognizes the importance of inclusive tourism that is accessible to persons with disabilities, seniors, families and other visitors. It recommends 26 measures that tourism operators, local authorities, governments, and national authorities should take to promote accessible and inclusive tourism, such as applying universal design principles, providing accessibility training, adopting accessibility standards and guidelines, and making policy and funding commitments to develop accessible tourism.
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
Abstract of a paper to be presented at the Destinations for All World Summit 2014 in Montreal (D4All)
Conference site: http://www.destinationsforall2014.com/en/
D4All presentation by Scott Rains:
https://independent.academia.edu/ScottRains/Drafts
1. Developing tourism for all by acting within the process of training futur actors
of the tourim industry: a swiss experimentation
Pierre Margot-Cattin, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, Sierre,
Switzerland (presenter)
People with disabilities and their tourism experiences have largely been an under
researched phenomenon. In the academic sense disability issues and tourism issues
seem to have no reason to be linked together. Recent studies demonstrated clearly
the economic and financial impact on tourism industry to open the market to a new
category of clients: people with special needs.
Having this element in mind and being confronted to the implementation of a new
regulation for non-discrimination of peoples with disabilities in the field of services
(including tourism), The University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland decided
to introduce in the Bachelor curriculum in tourism some inputs of disability issues.
The notion of Tourism for All in the curriculum is introduced by presenting the social
and cultural models of disability. Based on the eco systemic model developed by
Bronfunbrenner, and having a critical view on the International Classification of
Functioning (ICF), the author is developing a new anthropological model of human
being able to explain the rise of contexts or situations creating disabilities. The model
is based on the interaction of five basic elements discernable within every human
being, independently of origin or culture. These elements are a body, an identity, an
environment, a culture and an own story of life. Using this model help students
understand the diversity of needs of human beings. The concept of singularity is
presented to force students abolishing the categorization of population in people with
and without disabilities. The non-discrimination law and the accessible construction
law are presented. Finally the principles of Universal Design are introduced. By
offering the opportunity to experiment disability (using a wheelchair or testing glasses
with view deformation) and demonstrating the good and bad attitudes towards
disability, students are sensitized to the special needs of people with disability and
elderly persons.
This new program was introduced for the 2009-2010 academic year. Out of the 85
third year students, a cohort of twenty eight followed this special training and were
asked to evaluate its impact on their representation of the needs of people with
disability in tourism activities. In parallel a questionnaire was be distributed to the
students not having followed this course in order to determine their own
representation of disability in tourism.
The main purpose of the presentation is to develop the philosophy and
representations of disability included in this new anthropological model and to explore
the consequences for tourism and transport industry. It will also be an opportunity to
explain the pedagogic process developed in these lectures to train the future actors
in tourism industry with disability issues and to present the result of the small study
developed in this context.
2. Développer le tourisme pour tous en influençant le processus de formation des
futurs intervenants de l'industrie: une expérience suisse
Pierre Margot-Cattin, Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, Sierre, Suisse
(présentateur)
Les expériences touristiques des personnes vivant avec un handicap n’ont jamais fait
l’objet de recherches approfondies. D’un point de vue académique, il ne semble pas
nécessaire d’associer les situations vécues par les personnes handicapées à
quelconque aspect touristique. Les études récentes ont toutefois clairement
démontré que l’ouverture à de nouveaux marchés, entre autre celui des personnes
avec des besoins spéciaux, a un impact économique et financier positif sur l’industrie
du tourisme.
En tenant compte de cet élément et de l’implantation d’une nouvelle règlementation
dans le domaine du service (incluant le tourisme) contre la discrimination envers les
personnes vivant avec un handicap, la Haute école spécialisée de Suisse
occidentale décida d’inclure quelques segments sur les services aux handicapés à
son curriculum de baccalauréat en tourisme.
La notion du tourisme pour tous s’insère dans le contenu du curriculum par la
présentation de modèles sociaux et culturels qui définissent le handicap. En suivant
le modèle éco-systémique présenté par Bronfunbrenner et en analysant les principes
de la Classification internationale du fonctionnement (CIF), l’auteur tente de
développer un nouveau modèle anthropologique de l’Homme pour expliquer
l’augmentation des contextes ou situations qui sont la cause d’handicaps. Ce modèle
se base sur l’interaction de cinq éléments fondamentaux rencontrés chez l’être
humain, sans égard à ses origines ou à sa culture. Ces éléments sont le corps,
l’identité, l’environnement, la culture et l’expérience de vie de chaque individu. En se
basant sur ce modèle, les étudiants parviennent plus facilement à comprendre
l’étendue de la diversité des besoins de toute la population. Le concept de la
singularité est présenté afin de pousser les étudiants à cesser de catégoriser les
populations en deux groupes distincts, ceux qui n’ont pas de handicap et les
personnes handicapés. Nous leur présentons ensuite les principes de la loi contre la
discrimination et des règlements visant l’accessibilité des bâtiments. Finalement, les
étudiants sont invités à se familiariser avec les principes de la Conception
universelle. Nous leurs offrons de plus l’occasion de prendre temporairement la place
d’une personne handicapée (essayer de se déplacer en chaise roulante ou porter
des lunettes qui déforment la vision) et nous leurs offrons l’occasion de prendre
conscience des attitudes positives et négatives envers les personnes handicapés
pour les sensibiliser au sujet des besoins spéciaux des personnes vivant avec un
handicap ou des personnes âgée.
Ce nouveau programme fut présenté pour la première fois au cours de l’année
académique de 2009-2010. Sur les 85 étudiants de troisième année inscrits au
programme, un groupe de vingt-huit étudiants ont suivi cette formation spéciale et
ces derniers ont été invités à évaluer l’impact du programme sur leur représentation
des besoins des personnes vivant avec un handicap lors d’activités touristiques. De
plus, nous avons demandé aux étudiants qui n’avaient pas suivi la formation de
remplir un questionnaire pour déterminer quelles étaient leur propre représentation
de la situation des handicapés dans le domaine du tourisme.
L’objectif principal de cette présentation est de souligner les philosophies et les
représentations associées aux handicaps, selon ce nouveau modèle
3. anthropologique, et d’en déterminer l’impact sur l’industrie du tourisme et l’industrie
du transport. Nous profiterons aussi de l‘occasion pour énumérer les étapes du
processus pédagogique qui est appliqué lors de ces conférences pour sensibiliser les
futurs intervenants de l’industrie du tourisme au sujet des enjeux vécus par les
personnes handicapées et nous présenterons les résultats d’une petite étude
effectuée dans ce contexte.