Disability advocates call for enforceable standards in tourism industry
People with disabilities are missing out on experiencing all the country has to offer because of poor accessibility in the tourism industry, advocates say.
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People with disabilities are missing out on experiencing all the country has to offer because of poor accessibility in the tourism industry, advocates say.
Jezza Williams, who founded Makingtrax, is working to evolve inclusive travel—and often using his own body as a litmus test to prove what’s possible.
Tetraplegic thrill-seeker campaigning to make tourism accessible for everyone Newshub 14 hrs ago © Newshub Watch: Holly Henry's full report. Tetraplegic paraglider Jezza Williams is unstoppable both in his appetite for adventure, and in his campaign to make tourism inclusive for all abilities. He's started producing his own videos showcasing people with disabilities enjoying extreme sport in the hope the tourism industry follows his lead. In Williams' promotional video, New Zealand is shown as the inclusive adventure capital of the world. "I want to promote the whole of New Zealand wit...