Accessible Travels

People with disabilities now have more accessible travel options

Trend - For people with disabilities like mobility issues or visual and hearing impairments, traveling can be a difficult task. Whether for necessity or recreation, people with disabilities are increasingly pushing for more accessible travel options and some businesses are responding with everything from travel information apps to transport designs that prioritize accessibility.

Insight - Accessibility is becoming a bigger focus for brands as consumers with different needs have more platforms to advocate for inclusion. The expectation for businesses and institutions to prioritize accessibility is growing as they recognize that they can be catering to a wider range of demographics, instead of a limited few.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize accessibility for its employees and/or customers?

Trend Themes

  1. Growing Focus on Accessibility — As consumers with different needs have more platforms to advocate for inclusion, accessibility is becoming a bigger focus for brands, creating an opportunity for inclusive and innovative designs and solutions.
  2. Use of Innovative Technology — Businesses are leveraging innovative technologies, such as sign language and mobile apps, to create more accessible solutions for people with disabilities, signaling an opportunity for tech-driven inclusive designs.
  3. Partnerships for Mobility Technology — Companies are partnering with mobility technology providers to make travel and event spaces more accessible, indicating an opportunity for shared-value collaborations for innovative inclusive designs.

Industry Implications

  1. Travel and Hospitality — With increasing need for accessible travel options, travel and hospitality businesses have an opportunity to create innovative designs that cater to travelers with different needs.
  2. Technology — There is a growing need for innovative technologies that can cater to different accessibility needs. Tech companies can innovate and create solutions to cater to the needs of the differently-abled.
  3. Assistive Technology — As businesses prioritize accessibility, there is an opportunity for assistive technology companies to create designs and solutions that can complement and increase the number of accessible options for people with disabilities.
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Featured Examples

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PriestmanGoode Created a Fleet of Trains with Accessible Designs
PriestmanGoode created a fleet of accessible trains for the Canadian rail transport company VIA Rail Canada. The new trains are called Corridor and intend to be an accessible environment for all... MORE
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The Air 4 All Seating System Revolutionizes Air Travel for PRM
The Air 4 All system is a seating solution for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). Design Studio PriestmanGood, Flying Disabled, and SWS Certification collaborated to unveil the revolutionary... MORE
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Scootaround Launches a Campaign for Mobility Awareness Month
Scootaround is launching a campaign this month to help Americans celebrate National Mobility Awareness Month. During the entire month of pay, Scootaround will donate five percent of proceeds from... MORE
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Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
There is a growing need for more accessible travel solutions, and Delta is one airline that’s addressing this pressing need by introducing innovative airline seat designs that prioritize the... MORE
Accessible Tourism Applications
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Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Vacayit aims to enhance accessible tourism through its platform. By incorporating audio experiences into its tech service, the brand aims to revolutionize accessible travel worldwide, making it... MORE
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Wembley Stadium's Shuttle Service Offers an Added Support Concierge
Wembley Stadium’s complimentary shuttle service ensures that guests with mobility issues can travel to and from events comfortably and conveniently. The service is connected by British... MORE
Accessible Travel Agencies
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Accessible Romania by Sano Touring Revolutionizes Travel
Accessible Romania by Sano Touring is an accessible travel agency focused on making adventure and discovery available to people with disabilities. As the name might suggest, the initiative aims to... MORE
Accessible Vatican Apps
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This App Uses Sign Language to Disseminate Information From the Holy See
The Dicastery of Communication, which is responsible for overseeing communications operations for the Vatican City and the Holy See, has launched a brand new Vatican app that is designed to make it... MORE

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