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SUMMARY:Making Accessibility Visible: Access Statements and ATDW Accessibility Features | DSSS Visitor Economy Insights Webinar Series | May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Making Accessibility Visible: Access Statements and ATDW Accessibility Features\nWednesday 13th May 2026  |  Time 1.00-2.00pm \nFollowing strong interest from industry during the recent Beyond the Ramp Accessible Tourism Workshops\, this practical webinar will explore how tourism businesses can better communicate accessibility information online. \nHosted by Melissa James from Inclusive Tourism (with ATDW pending confirmation)\, this short and practical session will focus on two key tools that help visitors with access needs confidently plan their trip: \n\nCreating clear and useful Access Statements for your website\nUnderstanding and using ATDW Accessibility Attributes to improve how your product appears across distribution platforms\n\nMany destinations unintentionally exclude visitors not because their experience is inaccessible\, but because the information travellers need simply isn’t available. \nThis session will walk through the key elements of a strong access statement\, how accessibility information influences travel planning\, and how operators can ensure their information is visible across the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and connected distribution channels. \nThe webinar will provide practical tips and examples so operators can quickly improve the way accessibility information is communicated online. \n– \nPart of the DSSS Visitor Economy Insights Webinar Series | May 2026 \nThe DSSS Visitor Economy Insights Webinar Series is a monthly program designed to share timely insights\, data\, learnings and best-practice guidance to support tourism operators\, destination stakeholders and partners across the Destination Sydney Surrounds South region. \nEach session focuses on a different theme relevant to the visitor economy\, including industry insights\, data and research\, market trends\, social impact\, capability building and emerging opportunities. Topics and speakers vary each month and are tailored to current priorities\, seasonal considerations and industry needs. \nThese webinars are practical and informative\, providing attendees with access to current visitor economy insights and data\, learnings from industry\, government and regional partners\, guidance on how to apply insights to business and destination planning and opportunities to stay connected with regional and state-level initiatives. \nWebinars are typically scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month from 1.00–2.00pm. Please note that in some months\, session dates may be adjusted to accommodate public holidays\, peak periods or scheduling conflicts. \nFurther details\, including confirmed topics\, speakers and registration information\, will be shared closer to each session. \nPlease note this webinar will be recorded and made available as an on-demand resource via the Destination Sydney Surrounds South website. For further information\, please contact us at info@dnsss.com.au or visit www.dnsss.com.au/news-events.
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