Destination Ontario and AccessNow have announced a new partnership aimed at supporting more accessible and inclusive travel experiences across Ontario.
The partnership brings together Destination Ontario’s tourism marketing and visitor services expertise with AccessNow’s accessibility knowledge and community connections to help strengthen accessibility awareness, collaboration and visitor experience initiatives across the province.
Partnership activities will include accessibility capacity building for Destination Ontario staff, collaboration on marketing and promotional initiatives, support for inclusive content development, engagement with people with disabilities and tourism industry networks.
Introduced in conjunction with National Accessibility Week May 31-June 1, the programs helps build accessible and inclusive communities where everyone can fully participate.
Through this partnership, Destination Ontario and AccessNow are working together to help support a more welcoming tourism experience for residents and visitors alike, says Vincenza Ronaldi, President and CEO of Destination Ontario, who adds, “Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience travel in a way that feels welcoming, comfortable and accessible.
“Our partnership with AccessNow reflects a shared commitment to helping improve accessibility awareness, strengthen inclusive visitor experiences and support a tourism industry that is more welcoming for all.”
To learn more about accessible travel in Ontario, visit Destination Ontario’s Accessible Travel resources page.
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