Building Inclusive Experiences
TOTA is committed to becoming a world-renowned accessible tourism destination and to promote “Access & Inclusion” in all aspects of community and tourism experiences, products, and services in the Thompson Okanagan region.
Access & Inclusion = Everyone
Experiences that are inclusive and accessible provides equal opportunity and participation for everyone - regardless of age, ability, size, gender, or culture. Living, working, playing, and travelling with and alongside family and friends is an essential piece to everyone’s mental, emotional, and physical well being. Travelling together nurtures a sense of belonging and understanding for everyone involved.
In line with and inspired by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and with a focus on Goal #9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal #10 - Reduced Inequalities, and Goal #11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities, TOTA has embarked on the journey of making this beautiful region more accessible to all people.
Regional Access & Inclusion Liaison
In partnership with Spinal Cord Injury BC, TOTA’s Regional Accessibility Specialist is eager to spark the conversation around accessible tourism. She works to increase awareness and provides consultations to enhance accessible travel and tourism services, products, and experiences in the Thompson Okanagan region.
Current Initiatives:
Creating relationships with tourism partners & stakeholders in the TOTA region
Accessible site visit consultations
Researching accessible travel best practices
Identifying existing accessible experiences, services & products in our region
Assisting in creating accessible content
Accessible and inclusive experience blogs on our consumer website
Building partnerships with outdoor adaptive adventure organizations
Building partnerships with accessible tour operators & providers
Form an “Accessible Experiences” Task Force group
Upcoming Initiatives
Create an online space for accessible tourism experiences & products
Continue building partnerships with existing support agencies
Support Biosphere Commitment stakeholders in creating accessible experiences
Influence the accessibility on Rail Trails throughout our region
Map accessible products & experiences in our region through the AccessNow platform
Accessible Tourism Resources
TOTA has compiled accessible tourism resources to help tourism companies offer inclusive experiences.
TOTA Accessibility Partners
Outdoor Accessible Experience Providers
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