Travel

Access is a Right, Not a Luxury.

How many of us have said, “I need a vacation, It’s my dream to go there.”

Whether you’re planning to explore the great outdoors, relax on a tropical island, or soak up the sun on a beautiful beach, there are many factors to consider when planning your dream vacation. One of the most important things to consider is accessibility.

But why? Shouldn’t every place just be accessible to begin with? Reflect back on where you have last traveled to…were you aware if it was accessible when booking?

Will hotels and at public attractions be wheelchair accessible? Audio-visual smoke detectors? Hotel Shuttles, sensory bags with verbal cue cards? Sensitive allergy menus? Noise cancelling headphones for guided tours?

Good news, Exploryst, TravelAbe, Accessible Go, Open Doors Organization and other companies such as Travel for All, Seable Holidays, Easy Access Travel, Planet Abled, Wheel the World, and Tapooz Travel are the pioneers of this charge to be travel and disability inclusive.

I WANT To Travel The World.

Missing the boat.

No one deserves to feel left out.

1.8 Billion people living with a disability worldwide who are limited to traveling to places that are disability accessible. Those with mobility disabilities spend $58.2 billion per year on travel. For this market to be fully tapped into, the travel industry needs to improve accessibility and cater to the needs of those with disabilities. 

Taxi! 

Would you enjoy waving down taxi after taxi just for them to ignore you for hours?

People with disabilities struggle to move about cities as they are being neglected by taxis. The Transport Minister of Taxi stated that “Unfortunately, vulnerable members of our community are being left on the side of the road and that is unacceptable.”  Drivers have been explained the concept that wheelchair taxi jobs must be a priority, however, these users are still left behind each and every day.

Attractions around the globe must work to make their destination attractive to all.  By prioritizing accessibility, destinations can improve their reputation, increase revenue, and contribute to a more equitable society.
 
I am READY to have the conversation with you so we can have your suitcase ready to go!

Gateways To Remember. Are You With Me?

AI Is Taking Over!

Hi Siri. Hi Alexa. You Are My New Best Friends.

Who would have thought I can adjust the temperature without touching the thermostat? I certainly did not think that AI would be able to tell me what groceries I needed.

Technology can control nearly every aspect of your home, whether that be adjusting the temperature, closing the curtains, turning on/off the lights, setting timers/alarms and more. 

Not only is AI changing the way we work, learn, and play, but it is also changing the way we go about our everyday lives. For people with disabilities, AI is truly becoming a life changer, offering new opportunities and improved quality of life in ways that were once unimaginable.

We are seeing a great increase in accessibility for people with disabilities who are able to use their devices and interact with the world in new and exciting ways. 

Siri and Alexa assist people with mobility issues control their homes and access information.  Text-to-speech software and speech recognition technology makes it easier for people with visual impairments to use computers and mobile devices.

GnoSys, or better known as “Google Translator for the deaf and mute”, translates gestures or sign language into text and speech instantly. DeepMind uses lip-reading algorithms to accurately decipher phrases.

How Did You Get So Smart? 

Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility program aims to create solutions for the physical and cognitive challenges disabled individuals face, while working toward increasing their independence and productivity through their employment, daily life, and communication. 

What’s next?

AI powered self-driving cars will soon eliminate physical isolation, ease independent mobility, promote a more social lifestyle, and help PWD leave the house, have greater access to their communities, and more! 

People first!

As we celebrate the advances of AI, we must remember that these technologies are not just about innovation and progress, but about people and their lives. 

Collectively, we have the power to create a more inclusive and empathetic world, where AI is a tool for empowerment and a force for good.

I am ready to take our world to the next level.

Be A Voice In The World That Is All About Making A Difference. Are You With Me?