For many people with a disability life can be a sort of hell, where a happy holiday is but a dream, it’s too hard, or not even an option.
Photo credit: Murray Vanderveer; Destination NSW
It’s heaven Inclusive Tourism is about turning that upside down and at least make our world a more welcoming and accessible place for everyone.
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But It’s Heaven is not about disability, or even about access, it’s about inclusion. Inclusion of all those people who deal with mobility and health related issues, but who don’t necessarily see themselves as disabled.
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“A lot of boats in this harbour, I wonder how I can get down there and board any of them?” Accessible tourism is about ramps, handrails and toilets. Inclusive Tourism takes that and makes you feel welcome.
Photo credit: Murray Vanderveer; Destination NSW
“And this beautiful beach and rocks, with crabs and shells, seaweed, sounds and smells, but I wonder how I can get there?”
Photo credit: Murray Vanderveer; Destination NSW
Itsheaven.org aims to include and classify all those businesses, facilities and services who make an effort to accommodate and welcome the travellers with special needs.
Photo credit: Murray Vanderveer; Destination NSW
