The inaugural Visual Welcome Story has been made available by the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC). The facility just received Accessibility Accreditation from the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), which comes after this.
Visitors of all abilities are assisted by the Visual Welcome Story, which was created in partnership with Autism Queensland, in feeling ready for and welcomed at GCCEC. It includes instructions on how to go to GCCEC and a summary of what guests can encounter there. The account is a supplement to the accessibility guide for the location.
According to Autism Queensland, 1 in 70 Australians are autistic, 1 in 5 Australians have a disability, and 1 in 7 persons identify as neurodivergent. According to Pam Macrossan, CEO of Autism Queensland, companies and community organizations are beginning to understand the importance of providing universal supports to make sure all consumers feel included and welcomed.
“Welcome stories are designed to help visitors prepare for their journey to a new venue or event, making them feel comfortable and welcome in the space,” she continued.
“We have always worked hard to ensure that the convention center is accessible to all types of visitors, and we are proud to add resources like the Welcome Story,” said Adrienne Readings, general manager of GCCEC. We want to set an example for venues by working with Queensland’s Year of Accessible Tourism to make the state a destination for travelers of all abilities.
Source- Travel daily