ICAT 2007 presentation

1. Promoting Accessible Tourism
in
Asia Pacific Region
Presented by:Ms. Emma LeeMs. LeeSecretariat, Working Committee on Accessible Tourism, Secretariat, & Mr. PT Lim, Honorary Treasurer, Asia Pacific Disability Forum (APDF)

2. Vision: to explore the accessible recreational sites for all
“Create an inclusive and accessible tourism in a better world for PWDs.”

3. 2006 Hong Kong Disneyland
Accessible Tourism Study &
Experience Course
AccessibilityAccessibility „„AccommodationAccommodation------BarrierBarrier--free campground in Hong Kong where all designs are friendly to people with disabilities.„„Field StudyField Study------Hong Kong PHAB Association and The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation exchanged opiSociety opinions innions indisability welfare with participants frodisability from m EdenEden. . „„TransportationTransportation------Accessible bus all the way, 4 safe belts for each wheelchair.

4. 2006 Takayama City, Japan - Intensive &
Accessible Travel
„„Integrated Model of Collaboration between regional NGOs, government, and academia „„Full AccessibilityFull Accessibility--accessible hotel, accessible transportation, accessible destinations.„„One day seminar on greater awareness of accessible tourism and hOne how ow residents can relate with disabled tourists.

5. 1. APDF collaborated with NCCD, Vietnam with about 400 participants from Japan, Korea, Philippines and Vietnam. 2. APDF facilitated the session of ““Accessible tourism in the Asia Pacific regionregion”” 3. NCCD showcased how a low3. low--tech solution like mobilizing volunteers for visit to inaccessible destination –– Ha Long Bay. International Exchange ProgrammeInternational ProgrammeVocational training, Employment and Accessible tourism of Vocational People with DisabilitiesPeople DisabilitiesHanoi, 08Hanoi, 08--11 June 200711 2007

6. Topong's Memorial
Seminar
18 September,2007
„APDF in cooperation with UNESCAP to remember the contribution of the pioneer of AccessibleTourism in Asia Pacific region

7. Working Committee on
Accessible Tourism, APDF
•• 1.The 20 members committee from 12 countries was established to promote and drive AT initiatives in the AP region. 2.The way forward will be to consider the following: --Facilitating ““Accessible Tourism & Community DevelopmentCommunity Development””Session in the 3rd General Assembly & Conference, February 27Conference, 27--29, 2008 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.--Online Accessible Tourism InformationInformationhttp://www.wretch.cc/blog/barrierfree

8. --Accessible tourism platform in the AP region: to apply the Action plan from previous conference on 2005.--Providing training & networking with business operatorswith operatorsin tourism in industry --Promote accessible tourism during key activities in tourism industry such as International Travel ExhibitionTravel Exhibition

9. --An example of the Asia Pacific initiative for Accessible Tourism. APDF will collaborate with DPA Singapore to organise ICAT 2009. --The conference will consider inclusive tourism and showcase how sports can be play an active role in Accessible Tourism.

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In Singapore
Organisedby
Disabled People’s Association (DPA)

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Our Partners•DPA will organise the Conference in cooperation with–Singapore Tourism Board, –Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports, –National Council of Social Service & local NGOs–International NGOs like APDF, DPIetc..

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Objectives•Promotion of accessible tourism in the Asia Pacific region•Enhance the implementation of the BiwakoMillennium Framework for Action towards an Inclusive, Barrier-free and Rights based Society for Persons with Disabilities (BMF), BiwakoPlus Five and the Plan of Action for Sustainable Tourism Development in Asia and the Pacific (phase II 2006-2012) •Showcase access to built environments and public transport

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Intended Outcomes•Greater contribution by people with disabilities as well as their families and care givers towards economic growth of the region. •Ensuring a more favourable environment (built environment & transportation) for attracting tourists and travellers with disabilities. •A more Inclusive, Barrier-Free and Rights-Based Society.

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How you can help? •Collaborate with DPA to better publicise the ICAT 2009 as well as market it during regional conferences. •Make relevant announcements in your major regional newsletters as well as websites to better publicise the event. •Support the regionally based photo competition on Accessible Tourism will be held in conjunction with the Conference in 2009. •Send as many delegates as possible to the ICAT 2009. Start planning NOW!!

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And many more attractions await you

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See what you can expect in Singapore!
(video presentation)