Town of Mountain Village Joins Colorado's Growing Movement for Accessible Travel with Accessibility Verified Recognition
In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Mountain Village proudly joins the growing list of Colorado destinations to receive Accessibility Verified status by Wheel the World following participation in the Colorado Tourism Office’s (CTO) Accessible Travel program.
The strategic partnership between the CTO and Wheel the World increases accessible adventure throughout Colorado by partnering with destinations to gather essential information that gives travelers with a wide range of disabilities autonomy over their travel planning, ensuring local accommodations and activities match their accessibility needs. Approximately 300 sites across nine Colorado destinations are accessibility verified.
“We’re proud to collaborate with the Town of Mountain Village and the Colorado Tourism Office to champion accessibility,” said Kiera Skinner, Executive Director of the Telluride Tourism Board. “By highlighting inclusive travel experiences, we can ensure everyone has the opportunity to discover the beauty of this region.”
Destinations participating in the Accessible Travel Program become verified by successfully mapping at least 20 local businesses and attractions. Through photographs and measurements, Wheel the World gathers and verifies that each location meets its accessibility standards.
To assist with this process, the CTO provides participants with support to convene local tourism stakeholders, guide marketing and promotional strategies, and explore solutions to enhance accessibility offerings within each destination. In addition to mapping, Wheel the World provides each with access to its Training Academy.
“Colorado is committed to making travel more accessible for everyone. Through our partnership with Wheel the World, we’re helping remove barriers and give travelers the confidence to explore our state with ease—while opening our communities to more visitors,” said Timothy Wolfe, CTO Director.
For more information about the Accessible Travel Program, please visit the program website.