Accessibility Information Schemes
Learning Unit n°11 of LEARNING MODULE N° 3: “The Accessibility Assessments”
Objective
Throughout Europe – and across the world – at least 100 national, regional and local “Accessibility Information Schemes” (AIS) have been developed with the aim of gathering accessibility information and distributing this to visitors with disabilities and other specific access requirements.
The goal of this learning unit is to present a range of Accessibility Information Schemes, studying some of them and examining their main differences and similarities. The teacher will be able to transfer the following skills to the trainees:
- being able to understand the complexity of data gathering
- knowing how it is possible to apply one existing scheme for auditing, or self-auditing of a tourism venue or facility.
Contents
The Accessibility Information Schemes differ considerably from one another, reflecting their diverse organisational bases, business models, target groups, marketing strategies and other factors. Despite some attempts to “harmonise” the data-collection processes and the accessibility information which goes into these schemes, there is no single approach or model that is universally adopted. Quality factors for AIS including objectivity, accuracy and reliability of measurements and descriptions, ease of use, and management of audit data.