Accessibility consultant launches new app to help people with a disability travel with confidence

Every Friday, someone from the business world comes forward in our section. This week, Sébastien Bourassa, President and CEO of Savaria Corporation, a world leader in accessibility solutions for people with reduced mobility, answers our questions.

A New Measure of Accessibility based on Perceived Opportunities

Accessibility is a key concept in describing and simulating the interactions between activities and transportation in any given area. Over the decades…

VML and Tennessee Tourism Revolutionize Accessibility with “Sound Sites” Initiative

VML and The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) are redefining accessibility through the power of music, partnering with songwriters in an industry-first initiative to enhance the online travel experience for blind and visually impaired visitors. This groundbreaking program called “Sound Sites” replaces standard image descriptions known as alt-text on TNVacation.com with beautifully-crafted song lyrics, allowing travelers using sc…

New Market Surveillance Authority for Accessibility in Germany

The State Chancellery and the Ministry of Culture of Saxony-Anhalt have announced the establishment of the “Market Surveillance Authority of the States for the Accessibility of Products and Services” (MLBF). Starting June 28, 2025, this new institution in Magdeburg will ensure compliance with national accessibility requirements for various products and services under the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG). The MLBF will oversee products like…

Accessibility consultant launches new app to help people with a disability travel with confidence

TravelEase app helps users find and book verified accessible accommodation with confidence.

Accessibility Consultant Launches New App To Help People With A Disability Travel With Confidence

TravelEase app helps users find and book verified accessible accommodation with confidence Accessibility consultant Shelley Cowan has launched a new web app to help people with a disability find and book accommodation that meets their access needs. TravelEase is the latest initiative from Shelley Cowan, a tech founder and accessibility consultant whose work is rooted […] The post Accessibility Consultant Launches New App To Help People With A Di…