Accessible Tourism in Queensland – Free Online Accessible Training Sessions – Register Now
Posted on May 10th, 2023
As part of the 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism, Get Skilled Access on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport will deliver free online accessible tourism training sessions for tourism businesses across the state. Registrations for the sessions to be held in May and June 2023 are now open.
Accessibility Grant Application Workshop
Thursday 25May 2023, 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
During this interactive webinar, you will learn how to identify your business’ accessibility needs and how the different types of grants may suit what you are looking to achieve. You will also gain insights into tips and best practices when applying for grants and have the opportunity to ask questions of our expert facilitators in a comfortable and safe space.
Get Skilled Access is a National Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Consultancy founded by Paralympian, disability advocate and 2022 Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. We call people in, not out and believe that open conversations are key to reducing stigma and learning.
Accessible Web and Online Content Design
Wednesday 14 June 2023, 4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
The journey for many tourists with disability and accessibility requirements starts online. The planning stage is integral in their ability to engage in experiences, requiring information prior to arrival to help decisions. The accessibility of any digital product is determined by its capacity to provide equal access to all users. Equal access means the design enables any user to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the product on the same basis as everyone. In this webinar you will learn from expert consultants on accessible design of digital products and how to provide an inclusive and accessible experience through your communications. Our facilitators will create a safe space for you to feel comfortable to ask any questions.
The session will include:
- An overview of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Practical advice on making the digital experience accessible
- The impact and benefits of having an accessible website and communication channels.
Get Skilled Access is a National Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Consultancy founded by Paralympian, disability advocate and 2022 Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. We call people in, not out and believe that open conversations are key to reducing stigma and learning.
Future free online accessible tourism training sessions:
Inclusive Recruitment – Thursday 13 July, 3.00 p.m. and Wednesday 4 October, 11.00 a.m.
Accessibility Adjustment and Universal Design – Thursday 10 August, 4.00 p.m. and Tuesday 31 October, 11.00 a.m.
Accessible Web and Online Content Design – Wednesday 6 September, 11.00 a.m.
Details tba – Monday 20 November, 4.00 p.m.
Further information and registration links will be provided closer to the events.
Don’t forget we have just opened our third grant, the $1 million Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences Grant, alongside the $8 million Accessible Tourism Infrastructure Grant, and $1 million and $1 million Accessible Tourism Enablers Grant are currently available on the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport website.
