Accessible Tourism toolkit!

Guide Dogs is excited to present our accessibility toolkit for tourism operators, event organisers and anyone working in the tourism industry, to support them in making tourism experiences in Queensland accessible for all.

Yellow Labrador puppy sitting on the grass. In front of the puppy is an orange Guide Dog harness.
A Client stands outside holding their cane to their chest as they smile to the camera. A scenery or Brisbane River and skyline is behind them.

Unlock accessibility for your guests and visitors with low vision and blindness.

Think about your business as it is currently. Now imagine entering your business under blindfold. Are the walkways and entrances clear of protruding obstacles? Is your venue well-lit or include high contrast colours to help identify doors from walls? Do you have tactile or clear signage to help people navigate your venue?

Guide Dogs is excited to present our accessibility toolkit for tourism operators, event organisers and anyone working in the tourism industry, to support them in making tourism experiences in Queensland accessible for all.

The Accessible Tourism toolkit was proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

Guidelines and Checklists

Accessibility and Inclusivity Guidelines

Accessibility and Inclusivity Guidelines for Tourism and Events Operators

Accessibility checklist

Accessibility checklist: public events and festivals

No cost, low cost, some cost:

Inclusive design practical tips and solutions

Factsheets and templates

Seeing beyond the myth debunking assumptions

This fact sheet aims to expose some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding low vision or blindness and hopefully increase your understanding around the key issues.

An introduction to low vision conditions

Whether it be through accident, illness, injury, genetic inheritance, or an ongoing condition, anyone can experience vision loss at any time.

How to accessibly cater to all people

This factsheet aims to equip those in the hospitality and tourism industries with practical tips and strategies to improve and enhance accessibility when welcoming and assisting guests with low vision or blindness.

It’s a fact. Guide Dogs can go almost everywhere

Guide Dogs provide more than just mobility benefits to their handlers. They enhance the social participation, well-being, and independence of a person with low vision or blindness.

Template

Accessible Visitor Guide

Videos

Tips for safely guiding

Assisting a person with low vision or blindness

Introduction to Accessible Tourism

Tips for safely guiding

Assisting a person with low vision or blindness

Introduction to Accessible Tourism