Innovative practice in accessible and inclusive tourism

Authors

  • Susan Coppola
  • Suchada Sakornsatian
  • Saowalak Thongkuay
  • Piya Trevittaya

Keywords:

Accessible tourism, inclusive tourism, universal design, international cooperation.

Abstract

Inclusive tourism is an emerging area of practice for occupational therapy that can build international cooperation for human rights. The profession offers unique skills in activity and environmental analysis and modifications in relation to myriad physical, cognitive and emotional capacities of people with disabilities and their caregivers. This article will share a collaboration of international occupational therapists for inclusive tourism and describe implications for the broader occupational therapy community.

Published

2012-11-01