"This year's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction sheds light on the strong link between disasters and inequality. Disasters and inequality are intertwined, with each amplifying the other's impact. Unequal access to resources exposes the most vulnerable to disaster risks, while disasters deepen inequalities and push the at-risk even further into poverty. 🌍💔🤝 The UN … Continue reading Fighting inequality for a resilient future (UN tagline)
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Unforgettable Accessible Tourism Experience with Cape Side Car Adventure in Cape Town
When it comes to exploring new destinations, accessible tourism plays a crucial role in ensuring that every traveler, regardless of their abilities, can experience the wonders of a place to the fullest. My recent adventure with Cape Side Car Adventure, located at 1 Dickens Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa, proved to be … Continue reading Unforgettable Accessible Tourism Experience with Cape Side Car Adventure in Cape Town
Inclusion – Ability over Disability
Disability inclusion and accessibility are crucial aspects of creating an equitable and inclusive society. Change management is a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from their current state to a desired future state. When applied to disability inclusion and accessibility initiatives, change management can help ensure that these efforts are successful, sustainable, and … Continue reading Inclusion – Ability over Disability
Vistara Airlines – Curse for Travellers with disabilities (Personal Experience) Why one should imperatively avoid?
Over the last 2 years I’ve boarded more than 10 flights with multiple airlines across different countries. As a traveller with disability i travel relying heavily on assistance due to costs and unable to bring in my personal assistant. Recently I had to transit through India en route to Moscow and back to Mauritius. In … Continue reading Vistara Airlines – Curse for Travellers with disabilities (Personal Experience) Why one should imperatively avoid?
Evacuation for persons with disabilities a guideline
Persons with disabilities are groomed to be independent and self sufficient in their routine. In case of emergency, their abilities to react independently may be reduced. However with the right system and evacuation plan in place, it will be a least hassle evacuation.
Kenya Airways – Accessibility Review for Persons with Disabilities
Air travel can be a hassle for people with visible and invisible disabilities. The protocols and documentation in regard to travel may be of many hindrances and a source of stress for travelers with disabilities when going through multiple airport checks and counters. Airline Accessible to all Airlines are constantly on the move. Following Covid-19, … Continue reading Kenya Airways – Accessibility Review for Persons with Disabilities
Flight Cancellations / Delays? Impact on travelers with disabilities.
The airline industry has been evolving and adapting to various conjuncture and market demands. Persons with disabilities are the world's largest majority. One billion people, or 15% of the world's population, experience some form of disability. Where services from the airline industry have been improving to meet the needs and demands of travelers, there exists … Continue reading Flight Cancellations / Delays? Impact on travelers with disabilities.
Mauritius Oil Spill – Ability & Solidarity over Anything.
August 6th set the downfall of Marine life south east coast of the Republic of Mauritius. Following the shipwreck of Wakashio, our coastline went under threat of massive oil spillage. What could have been avoided unfortunately happened. Friday 7th August, citizens of Mauritius came to know about oil spills, our lagoons submerged into heavy oil. … Continue reading Mauritius Oil Spill – Ability & Solidarity over Anything.
Can we be the remedy? World Clean Up Day – Mauritius 21.09.2019
Running along the shoreline, we are amazed by the shades of the sea. The sunlight adding to the golden sand. How far have we reached to allow ourselves to take ownership of nature. During the Let's do It Mauritius - clean up campaign, together with members of Rotaract Club of Riviere du Rempart, we set … Continue reading Can we be the remedy? World Clean Up Day – Mauritius 21.09.2019
Soovan Sharma Dookhoo 