Hopeful Signs - India and Ripple Effects

By Scott on August 22, 2008 2:57 AM | 0 Comments

Positive development continue from the ASTA India sponsored workshop series on Inclusive Tourism.

While Tourism Secretary Banerjee brings government to bear, and the Adventure Tour Operators' Association of India teams up with international experts on Inclusive Tourism at the Adventure Travel Summit and Fair in Brazil, numerous Disabled People's Organizations, tour operators, travel agencies, and Ashoka Fellows fill in with entrepreneurial vigor to open everything from convention centers, to luxury, family, and extreme travel to the disability community. Progress will not be miraculous or overnight but, if this wave of interest institutionalizes, it can be substantial.


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On the technical side this protocol called Universal Design Guest Rooms developed by AccessAbility of New Delhi is promising. Download file

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