Research Overview: Welcome Disabled Staff in Tourism Workplaces
The research in this document informed the development of Accessible Employers’ online learning course, Welcome Disabled Employees in Tourism Workplaces (2025). This has been made publicly available for those who wish to examine the research in greater detail.
Table of Contents:
Introduction.
- Tourism in BC.
- Tourism and employment for people with disabilities.
Accessible Tourism.
- The role of employees with disabilities in accessible tourism.
What do employers need to know about employees with disabilities?
- Workplace challenges for employees with disabilities in tourism.
- Challenges for tourism employers in offering accommodations.
What tourism employers should do to make their workplaces more accessible.
- Employ people with disabilities.
- Commit to inclusive hiring and professional development.
- Create a culture of accessibility supported by management.
- Make accessibility of the workplace well known.
- Offer accommodations and ensure practices are in place to support disabled employees.
References.