The Limits of Accessibility
“It is the staff’s attitude and not the visitor’s mobility that sometimes defines the limits of accessibility.”
When his elderly mother’s mobility impedes their visit to a state park, Donald must rely on the compassionate staff to help her navigate the challenging terrain, inspiring him to use his experience to create an accessible eco-tourism operation.
Donald learned about accessibility of natural areas and historic sites from after an experience visiting a state park with his elderly. There are challenges around providing universal accessibility in these areas, but it is staff attitude that often limits it.
If you are a park leader, gather a team and discuss measures to make the operation more accessible. There is also value in highlighting accessibility on websites and assessing operations for ADA compliance.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
How eco-tourism providers can make their operations more accessible
what measures can be taken to ensure visitors with mobility issues are welcomed and supported?
how attitude, not just mobility, can define the limits of accessibility
“You have the power to make a positive impact on someone’s life.”