Collaborate with the Plan of Accessible Tourism in the Region of Murcia has been the subject of a meeting held by the mayor of Caravaca de la Cruz, Jose Moreno, along with the mayors of Tourism, Gloria Gomez and Social Services, Maria Jose Soria, with representatives of the Association of Paraplegic and Physically Handicapped (Aspaym).
After the meeting, Councillor of Social Services has informed that during this first meeting "we met the association projects and studied ways of collaboration for the City of Caravaca Aspaym work in coordination with the removal of barriers to Disabled so that anyone, regardless of ability, can feel the tourist experience in a standardized manner. "
Aspaym has developed a project for the promotion of accessible tourism in the Region of Murcia.
To do this, they have launched a technical department of accessibility, which is at the disposal of governments, businesses, communities and individuals to resolve any doubts they arise on accessibility and removal of architectural barriers.
"Multidisciplinary team of technicians and trained volunteers trained in these matters and counseling and advice is all about," stressed the coordinator of the department, Maria Dolores Valverde.
As part of the actions planned, it is developing a guide on accessible tourism in the Region of Murcia, a website and a mobile application.
"The accessible for people with disabilities tourism, including the elderly, is a business opportunity and increased market share," highlights from the association.
The Association of Paraplegic and Physically Handicapped of the Autonomous Community of Murcia has the hallmark work to improve the living conditions of the group of persons with disabilities in general, and in particular spinal injuries.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz