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August 15 Focus on Accessible Travel and Tourism

Updated: August 3, 2016 at 4:15 p.m.

Do you work in the hospitality industry or for an organization that welcomes business from tourists and business travelers? Do you want more visitors? Do you want to grow your business?

On Monday, August 15, 2016, you can learn more about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations that apply to your business or organization and also how to provide professional service that will ensure a positive experience for travelers and visitors with disabilities, their family members, and their friends. Build your reputation for excellent customer service for all.

The August 15 event takes place from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Bertha Knight Landes reception room at Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, between Cherry & James Streets in downtown Seattle).

People who work in the hospitality industry or with organizations that welcome business from tourists and business travelers, including travel agents, arts and cultural organizations, retail establishments, and organizations that provide indoor and outdoor experiences, are particularly encouraged to attend.

Presenters include:

• Patt Copeland, Vision Loss Connections and Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities
• Steve Lewis, Alliance for People with Disabilities and Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities
• Peggy Martinez, Creative Inclusion
• Kimberly Parker, Hearing Loss Association of Washington and Lost in Sound
• Jim Parsons, Wheelchair Jimmy
• Michael Richardson, Northwest ADA Center
• Sheri Richardson, Vision Loss Connections and Guide Dog Users of Washington State

This forum is free and open to the public. Reservations are encouraged so that adequate seating and beverage service can be arranged. RSVP at www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWUDC-Aug15-RSVP.

CART captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. If you require an additional accommodation, e-mail info@environmentsforall.org at your earliest opportunity.

For directions and building access information, click here.

For a color event flyer, click here.

Coordinated by the Northwest Universal Design Council, we are grateful for co-sponsorship from the following organizations:

• Aging and Disability Services
• Port of Seattle
• Seattle Arts & Culture
• Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities
• Seattle Hotel Association
• Seattle Human Services Department
• Visit Seattle
• Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association

Note: This August 15 event takes the place of one previously scheduled on July 14.