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TAMPA BAY

ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL

Adventure Easily and experience Tampa Bay’s accessible attractions for travelers with special needs. Our destination offers unique experiences, unforgettable memories, and specific accessibility guidelines for people of all abilities to enjoy.

 


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BOOK ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL

Find and book accessible Hotels and Things to Do in Tampa Bay with detailed information about accessibility and an experienced customer support with Wheel the World.
 


 

GET TO KNOW JAMIE

MEMORY MAKER

Jamie Santillo opens doors for those with and without disabilities to create once-in-a-lifetime memories. As a wheelchair user and avid traveler, Jamie understands firsthand the extra steps needed to ensure a safe and successful travel experience. Whether you are interested in taking a relaxing cruise, going on a heart-pounding zip line excursion, or having unforgettable animal connections, Jamie will make your dream adventure come to life.

 

 


ABC ACTION NEWS

"Members of disability community show inspiration and pride"

People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority group out there, so this July, in honor of Disability Pride Month, Visit Tampa Bay put together a team of influencers from across the disabled community to raise awareness for all they can do.

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"Bay Area influencers use Disability Pride Month to highlight struggles, community accessibility advances"

Two Tampa Bay Area women are sharing on social media their experiences of how disabilities and accessibility impact their everyday lives. 
 

 


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WHAT OUR FRIENDS ARE UP TO

 

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Rolling cigars at the JC Newman Cigar Factory
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Amanda Steijlen seeing the art at TPA
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Chelsea Bear enjoying Hyde Park Village
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Members at the Water Cycle exhibit at GCM
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Chelsea Bear under the sea at The Florida Aquarium
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Emily Rowley and Chelsea Bear at The Florida Aquarium

VISIT TAMPA BAY ACCESSIBILITY

PARTNERSHIPS
 

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EnChroma Glasses

Visit Tampa Bay teamed up with EnChroma to enhance the visual experience for red-green color-blind visitors. These special glasses are now available at the Tampa Museum of Art and the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. With these glasses, guests can immerse themselves in Tampa Bay’s rich arts and culture, seeing our community in full spectrum.

Glasses are also available to rent at the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center. A deposit is required upon picking up the glasses and will be refunded upon return. Glasses are available on a first-come, first-served basis – please call in advance to confirm availability.

 

 

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ACCESSIBILITY PLAYBOOK

We have partnered with TravelAbility, an organization whose purpose is to make travel for people with disabilities easier by educating the travel industry on how to become more accessible for all travelers. Our partnership includes access to The Accessibility Playbook, through which we can educate our destination partners on how they can be more inclusive for visitors (as well as residents) with disabilities.

 

 

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Travel Agent Academy

We’ve even compiled a list of resources for travel agents and tour operators in our Travel Agent Academy. Become a Tampa Bay specialist and be an expert all thing accessible. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, food lover or family traveler, explore the endless travel options below and see what treasure awaits.

 

 


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