Long-term Actions
- Create a travel fund to help cover extra costs like accessible hotels, support workers, or accessible transportation.
- Set aside emergency funds for unexpected access needs during travel.
- Provide clear information about what is covered and what is not
- Offer travel grants that people can apply for easily.
- Make the funding process simple, accessible, clear and quick.
More Information
- Enabling Accessibility Fund: Government of Canada (EAF) provides funding for projects that make communities and workplaces across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities.
- Budgeting for Access is a practical source to support the idea that access needs should be planned and funded, not treated as optional extras.
Examples
- USA – American National Standards Institute (ANSI) offers travel subsidies and pre-trip support, partnering with local consultants to ensure accessible transport and accommodations.
- UK – British Standards Institution (BSI) provides travel grants and shares city accessibility guides for smooth travel, with a dedicated travel coordinator for assistance.
- Canada – Standards Council of Canada (SSC) has an inclusive travel policy, funding accessible transport and connecting members to local accessibility networks for trip planning
Related Actions
- Provide support for travel planning
- Allocate a dedicated accessibility budget
- Provide monetary compensation and financial support