Tourism For Visually Impaired

Authors

  • Bon Jovi Cabreros College of Hospitality Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Renzo Lopez College of Hospitality Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Angelee Ramos College of Hospitality Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Gazette Saludar College of Hospitality Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

Keywords:

Accessibility, Tourism, Visually impaired, , Word of Opportunity towards Reformation and Development for Person with Disability

Abstract

This research sought to develop additional understanding to Tourism for Visually Impaired persons in Davao City through qualitative case study, evaluating the expectation, experience, reason and barriers of participation of a person with visual impairment. This study aims to understand and respond to their needs by focusing on the accessibility of tourism in all aspect. The eight primary respondents of this study were from the Word Opportunity towards Reformation and Development for Person with Disability (WORD – PWD), an organization in Davao City which cater the needs of the visually impaired persons. The result of the in-depth interview showed that the participants are more concerned about unequal treatment of the establishments. Accessibility of attraction sites transportation which was the reason for not involving and participating in tourism activities.

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Published

2019-07-31

How to Cite

Cabreros, B. J., Lopez, R., Ramos , A., & Saludar, G. (2019). Tourism For Visually Impaired. La Ricerca, 5(1), 56–72. Retrieved from https://ieesjournals.com/index.php/laricerca/article/view/142

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018): La Ricerca (SY 2018-2019)

Section

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