Question #1 In order to modify a hotel to have accessibility for every consumer, from very young to seniors and all disabilities, there are a lot of obstacles to take into consideration that have solutions. Accommodations and accessibility should start from the start, therefore, the hotel will need to provide priority parking for individuals that have disabilities, for expecting mothers, and for family that have babies and/or toddlers. In the front of the hotel, there will be a loading and unloading dock for those that might need it. In addition, the hotel needs to have ramps for easy access for those that use wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers. The front entrance door needs to be automatic for easy entrance. In consideration of individuals …show more content…
For example, the main consideration would be for the staff in the travel and tourism business industry to be hospitality and awareness trained. In that case, all employees will know how to greet and treat people with intellectual disabilities with care, respect, and dignity. In addition, a travel and tourism business needs to adequate resources. For example, suitable transportation (traveling) such as cruise lines, buses, cars, trains, and airplanes that provide all necessary accommodations for individuals with intellectual disabilities. For tourism, the tour guides need to be understandable and present the information in ways that individuals with intellectual disabilities will understand. Also, the travel and tourism business needs to provide assistance for those that ask for it or require it. In addition, services such as priority for people who use wheelchairs, wide hallways and doorways, and elevators need to be provided. These services also need to be taken in consideration so that the guests will always feel comfortable will traveling and touring. If all of this is provided to the visitors with intellectual disabilities, they will enjoy their travel and tourism
Students with disabilities have several delivery models that are made available to them. These students that have been identified as having a disability are to be given an equal opportunity to be the recipients of a fair and public education just as their non-disabled classmates. It is a legal requirement that the students are placed in an LRE (Least Restrictive Environment). The needs of the students and the resources available to them play an important factor in the placement of those individuals who has been identified as disabled. The following information was derived through classroom
I believe the Americans With Disabilities Act is the most important precedent set in the struggle against all discrimination for persons with disability. In this paper I will give a brief description of the statutes set by the Americans With Disabilities Act, pertaining to disabilities in the workplace. I will then discuss what employers are required to do according to the A.D.A. and some of the regulations they must abide by. The next section of this paper will discuss the actual training of employees with disabilities with a highlight on training programs for workers with mobility and motion disabilities. The following section of this paper will discuss the economic effects of a vocational rehabilitation program. Finally this paper will conclude with a brief discussion of what the measures set by the Americans With Disabilities Act means to the actual workers and people it benefits.
Sotoa, S., & Kleiner, K. (2013). How to Accommodate Common Disabilities in the Workplace. Nonprofit World, 31(3), 11.
Since Hawaii’s acceptance as a U.S. state in 1959, tourists have flocked from all over the world to see its natural beauty (50states.com). Tourism in Hawaii has grown for over 50 years, as a statistic from the Hawaii Tourism Authority states that an influx of 8,941,394 tourists visited Hawaii in 2016. But as the number of tourist visits rises, so do the issues associated with tourists, leading Hawaii’s government to juggle between the needs of the natives and businesses in Hawaii. The tourist industry rakes in an amount of $15.6 billion annually, and strives to continue growing (Hawaii Tourism Authority). It plans to continue growing by fighting to repeal the travel ban, by keeping the homeless
Barriers to employment, transportation, public accommodations, public services, and telecommunications have imposed staggering economic and social costs on American society and have undermined our well-intentioned efforts to educate, rehabilitate, and employ individuals with disabilities. By breaking down these barriers, the Americans with Disabilities Act will enable society to benefit from the skills and talents of individuals with disabilities, will allow us all to gain from their increased purchasing power and ability to use it, and will lead to fuller, more productive lives for all Americans.
For years there has been a need for services and productions. Service has taken many names, styles, and forms. Production has also equipped itself with vast improvements. Manufacturers have produced goods to service the retailing life cycle for years. Ben Huang, owner of Leisure World, Inc. is struggling with a business that supplies goods and services to his customers. Leisure World is operating well; however, it 's not seeing a profitable increase. Now the company has been presented with an opportunity that could possibly add to their product line, increase return on investment, and create a more profitable business model.
The travel industry is one of the most important and largest industries in the world. Every day, millions of people travel to short distances and long distances for leisure or business reasons. The world economy relies on traveling, and the economic success of a country highly depends on the state of the travel industry in that country. The U.S. travel industry is the biggest in the world and can be used as a demonstration of the importance of travel market for developed countries. Also, generational differences are visible and can be demonstrated by the research of the travel industry, which can be used for further research in the sociological fields. In short, the travel industry is a very complex and multi-sided field with a lot of objects
Taking the decision to study the Hospitality and Tourism Management may be easier than passing from all the steps till the graduation. During the four years , by having different tasks to do, there are some skills that need to be gained in order to be a successful tourism and hospitality manager . There are some skills that someone has to have from before ,but most of the skills can be learnt .
Healthcare professionals lack experience and education on how to work with hospitalized patients with intellectual disabilities (reference). Admittance into the hospital can put a lot of stress on individuals with ID as well as their caregivers, and the healthcare professionals involved. Balancing the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities is a challenge for many professionals throughout the hospital due to multiple factors have produced years of social oppression, institutional discrimination, and attitudinal barriers. Communication is the key to maintaining a seamless flow between health care professionals and their special need patients. By advocating for a reform in training of health care professions, this would help with increasing the quality of services provided for those with intellectual
According to the Department of Labour: Appendix 1: of the Health and Safety in employment (Adventures Activities) Regulations 2011 – Guidance for Operators: That to be covered by the regulations, an activity must meet certain criteria as defined within. As you will find that Waitomo Adventures fits into these regulations.
This paper explores these issues and presents directions for greater inclusion of people with disabilities with- in tourism experiences.
3. A person providing assistance and support to the people with disabilities should possess many positive feelings and qualities, in order to provide the best service to the clients. One of my positive feeling or quality is that I am very calm and patience. While I was providing the personal care to the clients at my practicum, I was very calm and this feeling of mine enhanced my ability to perform the skills better. For example, if I am calm and have patience then I will concentrate better on providing the assistance to the clients regardless of any other disturbance. Hence, I will complete my work without any
Tourism and Hospitality has developed rapidly and becoming extremely important to economy in the world. The income that several countries in the world receive from tourism industry can be reached to $1billion per year. In addition, Marketing is one of the most important factors that help and effect to tourism industry in many positive ways. Marketing evolved in the tourism industry since 1980. It promotes tourism industry by encouraging the tourists to travel at their destination with the strategy that made up to the tourist satisfaction. However, a marketing strategy does not have to be complex, in fact it should be a easily understood which ensure the advantage of marketing of the products and services to the tourist business to obtain positive
...uire to development special education systems and inclusive programs, must be able to accept the possibility for total reconstruction of their current system. The administrators must plan extensive training to all members of the organization to better inform, educate and implement the desired program or system. As inclusion becomes more widespread, research and data must be analyzed to determine specific, effective strategies in creating successful systems for the school, community and most of all, people with disabilities (Wisconsin Education Association Council, 2007). Once there is appropriate research and data to show positive outcomes and strategies for offering effective inclusive education, educators and administrators must make the best of what information is currently available today and continue creating equal opportunities to quality education for all.
What do the letters PESTEL stand for? Can you identify any links between some of these