Tourism and related services — Accessible tourism for all — Requirements and recommendations

This document establishes requirements and provides guidelines for “accessible tourism for all” with the aim of ensuring equal access and enjoyment of tourism by the widest range of people of all ages and abilities. This document provides information on the key aspects of policy making, strategy, infrastructure, products and services and is addressed to all stakeholders involved in the tourism supply chain, whether from the public or private sector. It applies at local, regional, national and international levels. NOTE Stakeholders include, but are not limited to, public administrations, accommodation services, catering and restaurant services, transport, tour operators and travel agencies, MICE and leisure activities, as well as service providers from other economic sectors related to tourism, travel and destination management, including their contractors and suppliers.

Tourisme et services connexes — Tourisme accessible pour tous — Exigences et recommandations

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Publication Date
05-Jul-2021
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6060 - International Standard published
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Due Date
27-Oct-2020
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06-Jul-2021

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST ISO 21902:2021
01-september-2021
Turizem in sorodne storitve - Dostopen turizem za vse - Zahteve in priporočila
Tourism and related services - Accessible tourism for all - Requirements and
recommendations
Tourisme et services connexes - Tourisme accessible pour tous - Exigences et
recommandations
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO 21902:2021
ICS:
03.200.01 Prosti čas in turizem na Leisure and tourism in
splošno general
SIST ISO 21902:2021 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST ISO 21902:2021
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21902
First edition
2021-07
Tourism and related services —
Accessible tourism for all —
Requirements and recommendations
Tourisme et services connexes — Tourisme accessible pour tous —
Exigences et recommandations
Reference number
ISO 21902:2021(E)
©
ISO 2021

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ISO 21902:2021(E)

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Contents Page
Foreword .vi
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Core requirements and recommendations . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.1.1 General consideration . 5
4.1.2 Legal requirements . 5
4.1.3 Specific consideration . 6
4.2 Design of accessible services . 6
4.2.1 General. 6
4.2.2 Product development . 6
4.2.3 Access plan . 7
4.2.4 Monitoring, evaluation and continual improvement . 7
4.3 Information and communication . 7
4.3.1 General requirements . 7
4.3.2 Written communication. 8
4.3.3 Face-to-face, telephone and video communication . 9
4.3.4 Digital communication systems .12
4.4 Training .13
4.4.1 General.13
4.4.2 Training contents .13
4.5 Common functional requirements for the built environment .14
4.5.1 General.14
4.5.2 Approach to a building .15
4.5.3 Designated accessible parking spaces .15
4.5.4 Paths to the building .15
4.5.5 Ramps .16
4.5.6 Building entrances .16
4.5.7 Reception areas, counters, desks and ticket offices .17
4.5.8 Accessible routes within buildings .17
4.5.9 Floor and wall surfaces .17
4.5.10 Doors and door fixtures and fittings .18
4.5.11 Windows and window fixtures and fittings .18
4.5.12 Stairs .18
4.5.13 Handrails .18
4.5.14 Lifts (elevators) .19
4.5.15 Vertical and inclined lifting platforms .19
4.5.16 Escalators and moving walkways .19
4.5.17 Toilets and sanitary rooms .20
4.5.18 Lighting .20
4.5.19 Equipment, controls and switches .21
4.5.20 Furnishing . .21
4.5.21 Signage.22
4.5.22 Fire safety and other emergencies .22
4.5.23 Management and maintenance .23
4.6 Self-service machines .23
5 Policies and strategies for the public sector .23
5.1 General considerations .23
5.2 Proposals for public administrations .24
5.2.1 General.24
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5.2.2 Legislation, policies, standards or guidelines .25
5.2.3 Awareness-raising and training .26
5.2.4 Research and innovation in accessible tourism .27
5.2.5 Marketing and promotion strategies .29
5.3 Accessibility management in tourism destinations .30
6 Transport .31
6.1 General .31
6.2 Providing information and purchasing tickets in advance .32
6.3 Assistance services .33
6.4 Transport terminals infrastructure .33
6.4.1 General.33
6.4.2 Information systems .34
6.4.3 Public address or announcement (PA) systems.34
6.4.4 Informative panels .34
6.4.5 Automatic queuing allocation services .34
6.4.6 Organization of people flow .34
6.4.7 Security controls .35
6.5 Transport stops (quay, intermodal transfer, bus stop) .35
6.6 Transport boarding and disembarking features .36
6.6.1 General.36
6.6.2 Aircraft .36
6.6.3 Train .36
6.6.4 Metro tram .36
6.6.5 Buses (urban, interurban and tourist) .37
6.6.6 Ship and boat passengers .37
6.6.7 Taxis or small vehicles .37
6.7 The interior of vehicles .37
6.8 Road infrastructures .38
7 Urban and rural tourist spaces .38
7.1 General .38
7.2 Pedestrian tourist routes .38
7.2.1 General.38
7.2.2 Exterior horizontal circulation .39
7.2.3 Level changes: stairs, ramps, lifts .40
7.2.4 Provisions and public services in pedestrian tourist routes.40
7.2.5 Accessible urban wayfinding systems for tourists .40
7.3 Specific considerations in special tourist areas .41
7.3.1 Surroundings of points of tourist interest .41
7.3.2 Tourist routes in heritage sites .41
7.3.3 Tourist routes in shopping streets and leisure and catering areas .42
8 Leisure activities.42
8.1 General .42
8.2 Cultural tourism .43
8.2.1 Museums, exhibition halls, performance centres and buildings of tourist
interest .43
8.2.2 Cinemas, theatres, concert halls and auditoriums .44
8.3 Cultural heritage buildings, monuments or sites .45
8.3.1 General considerations and planning for accessibility .45
8.3.2 Pre-visit information .46
8.4 Natural or outdoor activities . .46
8.4.1 Accessibility of natural environments .46
8.4.2 Accessibility on beaches .49
8.4.3 Accessibility in adventure tourism activities .50
8.5 Shopping .51
8.5.1 General.51
8.5.2 Physical access to the premises .51
8.5.3 Internal circulation .51
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8.5.4 Display areas and storage .52
8.5.5 Counters and checkouts .52
8.5.6 Storage and sales equipment .52
8.5.7 Fitting rooms .52
8.5.8 Sanitary facilities, baby-changing and toilets .52
8.5.9 Information and signage .53
8.5.10 Provision of wheelchairs on loan .53
9 Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) .53
9.1 General .53
9.2 Planning of the e vent .53
9.3 Planning the pr ogramme .53
9.4 Interpretation services and supports . .54
9.5 Choosing a venue .54
9.6 Getting to the venue .54
9.7 Parking facilities .54
9.8 Physical access at the venue .55
9.9 Outdoor events and venues.56
10 Accommodation .56
10.1 General .56
10.2 Services .57
10.3 Accessibility in guest rooms .58
10.3.1 General.58
10.3.2 General accessibility considerations for all guest rooms .58
10.3.3 Accessible guest rooms .59
10.4 Common areas .60
11 Food and beverage services (catering spaces) .61
11.1 General .61
11.2 Service point .61
11.3 Type of service .61
11.4 Information provision .61
11.5 Service provision .61
11.6 Dining room or services room .62
12 Tour operators and travel agencies .62
12.1 General .62
12.2 Point of sale .62
12.3 Collecting and transmitting pre-departure information .62
12.4 Property information .63
12.5 Other services .63
Annex A (informative) The seven principles and 29 guidelines of Universal Design .64
Annex B (informative) Tables for using the Universal Design principles and guidelines in
tourism communication design .66
Annex C (informative) Colour contrast.69
Annex D (informative) Reception counter .70
Annex E (informative) Accessible public toilets .71
Annex F (informative) Accessible guest rooms in accommodation establishments .72
Annex G (informative) Property information .74
Annex H (informative) IATA codes.78
Bibliography .7
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21902
First edition
2021-07
Tourism and related services —
Accessible tourism for all —
Requirements and recommendations
Tourisme et services connexes — Tourisme accessible pour tous —
Exigences et recommandations
Reference number
ISO 21902:2021(E)
©
ISO 2021

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Contents Page
Foreword .vi
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Core requirements and recommendations . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.1.1 General consideration . 5
4.1.2 Legal requirements . 5
4.1.3 Specific consideration . 6
4.2 Design of accessible services . 6
4.2.1 General. 6
4.2.2 Product development . 6
4.2.3 Access plan . 7
4.2.4 Monitoring, evaluation and continual improvement . 7
4.3 Information and communication . 7
4.3.1 General requirements . 7
4.3.2 Written communication. 8
4.3.3 Face-to-face, telephone and video communication . 9
4.3.4 Digital communication systems .12
4.4 Training .13
4.4.1 General.13
4.4.2 Training contents .13
4.5 Common functional requirements for the built environment .14
4.5.1 General.14
4.5.2 Approach to a building .15
4.5.3 Designated accessible parking spaces .15
4.5.4 Paths to the building .15
4.5.5 Ramps .16
4.5.6 Building entrances .16
4.5.7 Reception areas, counters, desks and ticket offices .17
4.5.8 Accessible routes within buildings .17
4.5.9 Floor and wall surfaces .17
4.5.10 Doors and door fixtures and fittings .18
4.5.11 Windows and window fixtures and fittings .18
4.5.12 Stairs .18
4.5.13 Handrails .18
4.5.14 Lifts (elevators) .19
4.5.15 Vertical and inclined lifting platforms .19
4.5.16 Escalators and moving walkways .19
4.5.17 Toilets and sanitary rooms .20
4.5.18 Lighting .20
4.5.19 Equipment, controls and switches .21
4.5.20 Furnishing . .21
4.5.21 Signage.22
4.5.22 Fire safety and other emergencies .22
4.5.23 Management and maintenance .23
4.6 Self-service machines .23
5 Policies and strategies for the public sector .23
5.1 General considerations .23
5.2 Proposals for public administrations .24
5.2.1 General.24
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5.2.2 Legislation, policies, standards or guidelines .25
5.2.3 Awareness-raising and training .26
5.2.4 Research and innovation in accessible tourism .27
5.2.5 Marketing and promotion strategies .29
5.3 Accessibility management in tourism destinations .30
6 Transport .31
6.1 General .31
6.2 Providing information and purchasing tickets in advance .32
6.3 Assistance services .33
6.4 Transport terminals infrastructure .33
6.4.1 General.33
6.4.2 Information systems .34
6.4.3 Public address or announcement (PA) systems.34
6.4.4 Informative panels .34
6.4.5 Automatic queuing allocation services .34
6.4.6 Organization of people flow .34
6.4.7 Security controls .35
6.5 Transport stops (quay, intermodal transfer, bus stop) .35
6.6 Transport boarding and disembarking features .36
6.6.1 General.36
6.6.2 Aircraft .36
6.6.3 Train .36
6.6.4 Metro tram .36
6.6.5 Buses (urban, interurban and tourist) .37
6.6.6 Ship and boat passengers .37
6.6.7 Taxis or small vehicles .37
6.7 The interior of vehicles .37
6.8 Road infrastructures .38
7 Urban and rural tourist spaces .38
7.1 General .38
7.2 Pedestrian tourist routes .38
7.2.1 General.38
7.2.2 Exterior horizontal circulation .39
7.2.3 Level changes: stairs, ramps, lifts .40
7.2.4 Provisions and public services in pedestrian tourist routes.40
7.2.5 Accessible urban wayfinding systems for tourists .40
7.3 Specific considerations in special tourist areas .41
7.3.1 Surroundings of points of tourist interest .41
7.3.2 Tourist routes in heritage sites .41
7.3.3 Tourist routes in shopping streets and leisure and catering areas .42
8 Leisure activities.42
8.1 General .42
8.2 Cultural tourism .43
8.2.1 Museums, exhibition halls, performance centres and buildings of tourist
interest .43
8.2.2 Cinemas, theatres, concert halls and auditoriums .44
8.3 Cultural heritage buildings, monuments or sites .45
8.3.1 General considerations and planning for accessibility .45
8.3.2 Pre-visit information .46
8.4 Natural or outdoor activities . .46
8.4.1 Accessibility of natural environments .46
8.4.2 Accessibility on beaches .49
8.4.3 Accessibility in adventure tourism activities .50
8.5 Shopping .51
8.5.1 General.51
8.5.2 Physical access to the premises .51
8.5.3 Internal circulation .51
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8.5.4 Display areas and storage .52
8.5.5 Counters and checkouts .52
8.5.6 Storage and sales equipment .52
8.5.7 Fitting rooms .52
8.5.8 Sanitary facilities, baby-changing and toilets .52
8.5.9 Information and signage .53
8.5.10 Provision of wheelchairs on loan .53
9 Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) .53
9.1 General .53
9.2 Planning of the e vent .53
9.3 Planning the pr ogramme .53
9.4 Interpretation services and supports . .54
9.5 Choosing a venue .54
9.6 Getting to the venue .54
9.7 Parking facilities .54
9.8 Physical access at the venue .55
9.9 Outdoor events and venues.56
10 Accommodation .56
10.1 General .56
10.2 Services .57
10.3 Accessibility in guest rooms .58
10.3.1 General.58
10.3.2 General accessibility considerations for all guest rooms .58
10.3.3 Accessible guest rooms .59
10.4 Common areas .60
11 Food and beverage services (catering spaces) .61
11.1 General .61
11.2 Service point .61
11.3 Type of service .61
11.4 Information provision .61
11.5 Service provision .61
11.6 Dining room or services room .62
12 Tour operators and travel agencies .62
12.1 General .62
12.2 Point of sale .62
12.3 Collecting and transmitting pre-departure information .62
12.4 Property information .63
12.5 Other services .63
Annex A (informative) The seven principles and 29 guidelines of Universal Design .64
Annex B (informative) Tables for using the Universal Design principles and guidelines in
tourism communication design .66
Annex C (informative) Colour contrast.69
Annex D (informative) Reception counter .70
Annex E (informative) Accessible public toilets .71
Annex F (informative) Accessible guest rooms in accommodation establishments .72
Annex G (informative) Property information .74
Annex H (informative) IATA codes.78
Bibliography .79
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
kSIST ISO/FDIS 21902:2021
01-junij-2021
Turizem in sorodne storitve - Dostopen turizem za vse - Zahteve in priporočila
Tourism and related services -- Accessible tourism for all -- Requirements and
recommendations
Tourisme et services connexes -- Tourisme accessible pour tous -- Exigences et
recommandations
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO/FDIS 21902
ICS:
03.200.01 Prosti čas in turizem na Leisure and tourism in
splošno general
kSIST ISO/FDIS 21902:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO/FDIS
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ISO/TC 228
Tourism and related services —
Secretariat: UNE
Accessible tourism for all —
Voting begins on:
2021­04­06 Requirements and recommendations
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Tourisme et services connexes — Tourisme accessible pour tous —
2021­06-01
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below or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
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Contents Page
Foreword .vi
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Core requirements and recommendations . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.1.1 General consideration . 5
4.1.2 Legal requirements . 5
4.1.3 Specific consideration . 6
4.2 Design of accessible services . 6
4.2.1 General. 6
4.2.2 Product development . 6
4.2.3 Access plan . 7
4.2.4 Monitoring, evaluation and continual improvement . 7
4.3 Information and communication . 7
4.3.1 General requirements . 7
4.3.2 Written communication. 8
4.3.3 Face­to­face, telephone and video communication . 9
4.3.4 Digital communication systems .11
4.4 Training .13
4.4.1 General.13
4.4.2 Training contents .13
4.5 Common functional requirements for the built environment .14
4.5.1 General.14
4.5.2 Approach to a building .15
4.5.3 Designated accessible parking spaces .15
4.5.4 Paths to the building .15
4.5.5 Ramps .16
4.5.6 Building entrances .16
4.5.7 Reception areas, counters, desks and ticket offices .16
4.5.8 Accessible routes within buildings .17
4.5.9 Floor and wall surfaces .17
4.5.10 Doors and door fixtures and fittings .17
4.5.11 Windows and window fixtures and fittings .18
4.5.12 Stairs .18
4.5.13 Handrails .18
4.5.14 Lifts (elevators) .19
4.5.15 Vertical and inclined lifting platforms .19
4.5.16 Escalators and moving walkways .19
4.5.17 Toilets and sanitary rooms .20
4.5.18 Lighting .20
4.5.19 Equipment, controls and switches .21
4.5.20 Furnishing . .21
4.5.21 Signage.22
4.5.22 Fire safety and other emergencies .22
4.5.23 Management and maintenance .23
4.6 Self­service machines .23
5 Policies and strategies for the public sector .23
5.1 General considerations .23
5.2 Proposals for public administrations .24
5.2.1 General.24
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5.2.2 Legislation, policies, standards or guidelines .25
5.2.3 Awareness­raising and training .26
5.2.4 Research and innovation in accessible tourism .27
5.2.5 Marketing and promotion strategies .29
5.3 Accessibility management in tourism destinations .30
6 Transport .31
6.1 General .31
6.2 Providing information and purchasing tickets in advance .32
6.3 Assistance services .33
6.4 Transport terminals infrastructure .33
6.4.1 General.33
6.4.2 Information systems .34
6.4.3 Public address or announcement (PA) systems.34
6.4.4 Informative panels .34
6.4.5 Automatic queuing allocation services .34
6.4.6 Organization of people flow .34
6.4.7 Security controls .35
6.5 Transport stops (quay, intermodal transfer, bus stop) .35
6.6 Transport boarding and disembarking features .36
6.6.1 General.36
6.6.2 Aircraft .36
6.6.3 Train .36
6.6.4 Metro tram .36
6.6.5 Buses (urban, interurban and tourist) .37
6.6.6 Ship and boat passengers .37
6.6.7 Taxis or small vehicles .37
6.7 The interior of vehicles .37
6.8 Road infrastructures .38
7 Urban and rural tourist spaces .38
7.1 General .38
7.2 Pedestrian tourist routes .38
7.2.1 General.38
7.2.2 Exterior horizontal circulation .39
7.2.3 Level changes: stairs, ramps, lifts .40
7.2.4 Provisions and public services in pedestrian tourist routes.40
7.2.5 Accessible urban wayfinding systems for tourists .40
7.3 Specific considerations in special tourist areas .41
7.3.1 Surroundings of points of tourist interest .41
7.3.2 Tourist routes in heritage sites .41
7.3.3 Tourist routes in shopping streets and leisure and catering areas .42
8 Leisure activities.42
8.1 General .42
8.2 Cultural tourism .43
8.2.1 Museums, exhibition halls, performance centres and buildings of tourist
interest .43
8.2.2 Cinemas, theatres, concert halls and auditoriums .44
8.3 Cultural heritage buildings, monuments or sites .45
8.3.1 General considerations and planning for accessibility .45
8.3.2 Pre­visit information .46
8.4 Natural or outdoor activities . .46
8.4.1 Accessibility of natural environments .46
8.4.2 Accessibility on beaches .49
8.4.3 Accessibility in adventure tourism activities .50
8.5 Shopping .51
8.5.1 General.51
8.5.2 Physical access to the premises .51
8.5.3 Internal circulation .51
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8.5.4 Display areas and storage .52
8.5.5 Counters and checkouts .52
8.5.6 Storage and sales equipment .52
8.5.7 Fitting rooms .52
8.5.8 Sanitary facilities, baby-changing and toilets .52
8.5.9 Information and signage .53
8.5.10 Provision of wheelchairs on loan .53
9 Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) .53
9.1 General .53
9.2 Planning of the e vent .53
9.3 Planning the pr ogramme .53
9.4 Interpretation services and supports . .54
9.5 Choosing a venue .54
9.6 Getting to the venue .54
9.7 Parking facilities .54
9.8 Physical access at the venue .55
9.9 Outdoor events and venues.56
10 Accommodation .56
10.1 General .56
10.2 Services .57
10.3 Accessibility in guest rooms .58
10.3.1 General.58
10.3.2 General accessibility considerations for all guest rooms .58
10.3.3 Accessible guest rooms .59
10.4 Common areas .60
11 Food and beverage services (catering spaces) .61
11.1 General .61
11.2 Service point .61
11.3 Type of service .61
11.4 Information provision .61
11.5 Service provision .61
11.6 Dining room or services room .62
12 Tour operators and travel agencies .62
12.1 General .62
12.2 Point of sale .62
12.3 Collecting and transmitting pre­departure information .62
12.4 Property information .63
12.5 Other services .63
Annex A (informative) The seven principles and 29 guidelines of Universal Design .64
Annex B (informative) Tables for using the Universal Design principles and guidelines in
tourism communication design .66
Annex C (informative) Colour contrast.69
Annex D (informative) Reception counter .70
Annex E (informative) Accessible public toilets .71
Annex F (informative) Accessible guest rooms in accommodation establishments .
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FINAL
INTERNATIONAL ISO/FDIS
DRAFT
STANDARD 21902
ISO/TC 228
Tourism and related services —
Secretariat: UNE
Accessible tourism for all —
Voting begins on:
2021­04­06 Requirements and recommendations
Voting terminates on:
Tourisme et services connexes — Tourisme accessible pour tous —
2021­06-01
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Contents Page
Foreword .vi
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Core requirements and recommendations . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.1.1 General consideration . 5
4.1.2 Legal requirements . 5
4.1.3 Specific consideration . 6
4.2 Design of accessible services . 6
4.2.1 General. 6
4.2.2 Product development . 6
4.2.3 Access plan . 7
4.2.4 Monitoring, evaluation and continual improvement . 7
4.3 Information and communication . 7
4.3.1 General requirements . 7
4.3.2 Written communication. 8
4.3.3 Face­to­face, telephone and video communication . 9
4.3.4 Digital communication systems .11
4.4 Training .13
4.4.1 General.13
4.4.2 Training contents .13
4.5 Common functional requirements for the built environment .14
4.5.1 General.14
4.5.2 Approach to a building .15
4.5.3 Designated accessible parking spaces .15
4.5.4 Paths to the building .15
4.5.5 Ramps .16
4.5.6 Building entrances .16
4.5.7 Reception areas, counters, desks and ticket offices .16
4.5.8 Accessible routes within buildings .17
4.5.9 Floor and wall surfaces .17
4.5.10 Doors and door fixtures and fittings .17
4.5.11 Windows and window fixtures and fittings .18
4.5.12 Stairs .18
4.5.13 Handrails .18
4.5.14 Lifts (elevators) .19
4.5.15 Vertical and inclined lifting platforms .19
4.5.16 Escalators and moving walkways .19
4.5.17 Toilets and sanitary rooms .20
4.5.18 Lighting .20
4.5.19 Equipment, controls and switches .21
4.5.20 Furnishing . .21
4.5.21 Signage.22
4.5.22 Fire safety and other emergencies .22
4.5.23 Management and maintenance .23
4.6 Self­service machines .23
5 Policies and strategies for the public sector .23
5.1 General considerations .23
5.2 Proposals for public administrations .24
5.2.1 General.24
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5.2.2 Legislation, policies, standards or guidelines .25
5.2.3 Awareness­raising and training .26
5.2.4 Research and innovation in accessible tourism .27
5.2.5 Marketing and promotion strategies .29
5.3 Accessibility management in tourism destinations .30
6 Transport .31
6.1 General .31
6.2 Providing information and purchasing tickets in advance .32
6.3 Assistance services .33
6.4 Transport terminals infrastructure .33
6.4.1 General.33
6.4.2 Information systems .34
6.4.3 Public address or announcement (PA) systems.34
6.4.4 Informative panels .34
6.4.5 Automatic queuing allocation services .34
6.4.6 Organization of people flow .34
6.4.7 Security controls .35
6.5 Transport stops (quay, intermodal transfer, bus stop) .35
6.6 Transport boarding and disembarking features .36
6.6.1 General.36
6.6.2 Aircraft .36
6.6.3 Train .36
6.6.4 Metro tram .36
6.6.5 Buses (urban, interurban and tourist) .37
6.6.6 Ship and boat passengers .37
6.6.7 Taxis or small vehicles .37
6.7 The interior of vehicles .37
6.8 Road infrastructures .38
7 Urban and rural tourist spaces .38
7.1 General .38
7.2 Pedestrian tourist routes .38
7.2.1 General.38
7.2.2 Exterior horizontal circulation .39
7.2.3 Level changes: stairs, ramps, lifts .40
7.2.4 Provisions and public services in pedestrian tourist routes.40
7.2.5 Accessible urban wayfinding systems for tourists .40
7.3 Specific considerations in special tourist areas .41
7.3.1 Surroundings of points of tourist interest .41
7.3.2 Tourist routes in heritage sites .41
7.3.3 Tourist routes in shopping streets and leisure and catering areas .42
8 Leisure activities.42
8.1 General .42
8.2 Cultural tourism .43
8.2.1 Museums, exhibition halls, performance centres and buildings of tourist
interest .43
8.2.2 Cinemas, theatres, concert halls and auditoriums .44
8.3 Cultural heritage buildings, monuments or sites .45
8.3.1 General considerations and planning for accessibility .45
8.3.2 Pre­visit information .46
8.4 Natural or outdoor activities . .46
8.4.1 Accessibility of natural environments .46
8.4.2 Accessibility on beaches .49
8.4.3 Accessibility in adventure tourism activities .50
8.5 Shopping .51
8.5.1 General.51
8.5.2 Physical access to the premises .51
8.5.3 Internal circulation .51
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8.5.4 Display areas and storage .52
8.5.5 Counters and checkouts .52
8.5.6 Storage and sales equipment .52
8.5.7 Fitting rooms .52
8.5.8 Sanitary facilities, baby-changing and toilets .52
8.5.9 Information and signage .53
8.5.10 Provision of wheelchairs on loan .53
9 Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) .53
9.1 General .53
9.2 Planning of the e vent .53
9.3 Planning the pr ogramme .53
9.4 Interpretation services and supports . .54
9.5 Choosing a venue .54
9.6 Getting to the venue .54
9.7 Parking facilities .54
9.8 Physical access at the venue .55
9.9 Outdoor events and venues.56
10 Accommodation .56
10.1 General .56
10.2 Services .57
10.3 Accessibility in guest rooms .58
10.3.1 General.58
10.3.2 General accessibility considerations for all guest rooms .58
10.3.3 Accessible guest rooms .59
10.4 Common areas .60
11 Food and beverage services (catering spaces) .61
11.1 General .61
11.2 Service point .61
11.3 Type of service .61
11.4 Information provision .61
11.5 Service provision .61
11.6 Dining room or services room .62
12 Tour operators and travel agencies .62
12.1 General .62
12.2 Point of sale .62
12.3 Collecting and transmitting pre­departure information .62
12.4 Property information .63
12.5 Other services .63
Annex A (informative) The seven principles and 29 guidelines of Universal Design .64
Annex B (informative) Tables for using the Universal Design principles and guidelines in
tourism communication design .66
Annex C (informative) Colour contrast.69
Annex D (informative) Reception counter .70
Annex E (informative) Accessible public toilets .71
Annex F (informative) Accessible guest rooms in accommodation establishments .72
Annex G (informative) Property information .74
Annex H (informative) IATA codes.78
Bibliography .79
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