A presentation from ICAT 2007 by Muhammad Akram

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“Accessible Tourism”
in perspective of
Deaf & Hard of Hearing persons
by Muhammad Akram(Danish)
Founder and Chairman
DanishkadahPAKISTAN

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Introduction
{I Am deaf, and supporting deaf and other persons with disabilities since last 7 years.
{I have traveled 9 countries in Asia, middle east and Europe.
{Am sharing my experience and observation regarding “barriers”faced by deaf & Hard of Hearing persons.

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1. Barriers at embassies
¾The Blind window at reception
¾Pay more if you are Deaf !
Attn: foreign ministries
PHOTO
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2. Traveling in Airbarriers and good practice
¾Onboard Flight safety Instructions
¾In-flight entertainmentAttn: Airlines Industry

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Good practice -Turkish Airline

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3. Traveling on landbarriers and good practice
¾Negative Experience
¾Positive experience
Attn: Transport Industry

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4. In the Lodgings
Luxury without safety
¾Safety in emergency
¾Accessibility
Attn: Hotel IndustryPhoto: Miles MutiaPhilippines

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5. Is it “HALAL”
What am eating?
¾Eating abroad and dietary restrictions
Attn: Food Industry

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Summary
¾Embassies and Consulates
(foreign Ministries)
¾In-Flight Safety & Entertainment
(Airlines Industry)
¾Lodging Safety & Accessibility
(Hotel Industry)
¾Transport accessibility
(Transport Industry / Authority)
¾Food restriction
(Food Industry)

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Question & Answers

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Thank you
Our eyes listen ~ Our hands speak (akram) Shukria ہيرکش
KhobKhun
Arigatu
Cámon
Salamat
TiremaKaish
Vi naka
Tank yutumas
Sign Image
From PAD

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