Travability

Making the World Accessible to All

Welcome to Travability

Travability was founded by Bill Forrester and Deborah Davis to provide accessible travel information ignored by the mainstream travel industry.
Our philosophy to travel is based on the premise that the journey is as important as the final destination. Having travelled extensively we know that their are literally thousands of places that are not only accessible but can be enjoyed by people with all levels of mobility, both as individuals or as groups of friends or families. At Travability we don't seek to find "special" tour operators, but inclusive destinations and accommodation that can be enjoyed by all. Just over a year ago we tried to organise a tour for a group of elite disabled sailors to attend their inaugural world championships in Toronto Canada. It was so frustrating with the lack of support from the general travel organisations in regards to accessible travel arrangements that we decided to do something about it and bring those accessible destinations to light. Travability was born to to open as much of the world as we can to all. Visit our web site, www.travability.travel, for our full history and services we offer.
This is our social network site which we created as a forum for you to discuss and add your favourite accessible destinations, venues, resturants or travelling tips. The more information we share the more rewarding we can make the travelling experience for all.

Latest Activity

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Marion Webb is now a member of Travability Jan 11
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Pradeep Hewavitharana is now a member of Travability Dec 17, 2011
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aileen nash is now a member of Travability Nov 28, 2011
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Walter Perryman, Jessica nasib, paul hunter and 2 more joined Travability Nov 26, 2011
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Changing the demand drivers for the provision of products and services in Inclusive Tourism. The Why and How. http://ning.it/u8u13O
Status posted by Bill Forrester Nov 26, 2011
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Oliver Ponce Erkelens and Ann Dwyer joined Travability Aug 20, 2011
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New survey of people with disabilities and their tourism and travel needs http://www.accesstourismnz.org.nz/news/
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Aug 18, 2011
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New App: Map of Wheelchair Access Around the World http://www.accesstourismnz.org.nz
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Aug 15, 2011
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New Zealand: New phone service a major step forward for the deaf, hard of hearing http://bit.ly/co5kTP
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Aug 2, 2011
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New Japanese Website Offers Anglophones with Disabilities and seniors Visiting Japan Tourism and Travel Information http://www.accesstoursmn
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Jul 27, 2011
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Philippines going after Access Tourism market http://www.accesstourismnz.org.nz
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Jul 26, 2011
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New Plymouth's Govett Brewster Gallery wins New Zealand Art Access Award http://www.accesstourismnz,org,nz
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Jul 21, 2011
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London 2012 Forging Ahead with Access Plans for Olympics, Paralympics http://www.accesstourismnz.org.nz
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Jul 18, 2011
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2011 EU Access City Award applications now open 4 Euro cities of 50,000+ improving accessibility 4 disabled, seniors http://bit.ly/co5kTP
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Jul 17, 2011
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Kudos to Auckland Transport for their continuing improvements in travel for people with disabilities http://www.accesstourismnz.org.nz
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Jul 13, 2011
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Forget your Assistive Technology: Website Design That is Accessible to the Disabled http://www.accesstourismnz.org.nz
Status posted by Sandra Rhodda Jul 11, 2011

Members

  • Marion Webb
  • Bill Forrester
  • Pradeep Hewavitharana
  • aileen nash
  • Walter Perryman
  • James MacGregor
  • Jessica nasib
  • paul hunter
  • Jennifer Alvarez
  • Ian Chill
  • Oliver Ponce Erkelens
  • Ann Dwyer
  • Caren Van Kleek
  • Sandra Rhodda
  • Campbell Message
  • Julie Whittington
  • Branka Pupovac
  • PAM TAYLOR - FLAMINGO TOURS
  • Sherri Backstrom
  • Shirley Barber
  • Deborah
  • Fiona Cull
  • Peter Tan
  • Leanne
  • Mark Walker
  • Gillian Thompson
  • Scott Rains

Forum

Veroniek Maat

Accessible travel information for the Netherlands

Started by Veroniek Maat Dec 30, 2010.

Blog Posts

Bill Forrester

Cathay Pacific Warning

Posted by Bill Forrester on January 6, 2011 at 2:51am

Bill Forrester

20 years post ADA we still only have accessibility

Four years ago I was a newcomer to accessible tourism, compared to may on this forum I still am. I formed Travability as an information portal to provide accessible information where the industry had failed to do so. I am not alone and many have been developing their own excellent sites.… Continue

Posted by Bill Forrester on August 9, 2010 at 2:27pm

PAM TAYLOR

WORLD CUP SOCCER - SOUTH AFRICA 2010

World Cup Soccer - South Africa is just 55 weeks away!! So far I have found that there is no interest by people with disabilities attending these games. Am I correct?? What I did find out, which annoys me intensely, is that "powers that be" have said all people that are wheelchair users are going to be driven around Cape Town by "Dial-a-ride". Currently these vehicles are for sole use of South Africans only, wanting to get to work or to hospital appointments etc;. There are not enough vehicles… Continue

Posted by PAM TAYLOR on May 21, 2009 at 10:58pm

Bill Forrester

New Zealand's South Island

In April we spent two weks touring the South Island of New Zealand. Here is our trip blog.
South_Island_Blog.html

Posted by Bill Forrester on May 3, 2009 at 12:59am

 
 
 

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