DOT to create “barrier-free” travel experience for PWDs 16 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Analou De VeraThe Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the creation of a “barrier-free” travel experience for persons with disabilities (PWD) to ensure their full participation while traveling in the Philippines. Transportation, lodging, architecture, as well as communication aides are among the areas of focus being identified to provide accessibility to PWDs. Representatives from Japan, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines presented technological and infrastructure advances, and barrier-free tour products specifically designed for wheelchair-users, and visually and hearing-impaired travelers, as well as the areas of improvement in the said aspects. Personnel training for establishments and development of programs in consultation with the PWD communities were also promoted in order to eradicate discrimination towards PWDs, Bengzon said.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 07, 2018 08:03 UTC