THE NATIONAL

ONE STOP SHOP FOR ACCESSIBLE TOURISM IN AUSTRALIA

Recognising the needs of people with disabilities is an essential part of setting up and running a business in Australia.  One in four people (about 4 million in Australia) has a disability.  Their total spending power is around $1.5 billion per year. Giving extra thought to accessibility is not just the right thing to do, but it also makes economic and financial sense.

Whatever their size, it is the legal duty of businesses, who provide services to the public, to endeavour to remove all barriers to accessibility.

Many tourism operators have an excellent awareness of the access issues which confront people with disabilities and have appreciated the increase in business which this awareness has brought about.  It has been demonstrated that there is a proven increase in income to be gained by catering to the requirements of people with disabilities.  All tourism operators are encouraged to harvest this increase in income by ensuring that their accommodation and venues are fully accessible.

To assist tourist operators we have produced two small documents.  One is called "Small Changes Can Make A Big Difference" and the other "A Guide To Assist Tourist Operators To Encompass Accessibility".  These are available for a donation of $5.00 for the pair .  Payment is required with an order. Cheques should be made payable to R & S King. This donation covers the cost of p&p.