posted Jun 12, 2009 11:03 AM by Bill Curtis-Davidson
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updated Jun 12, 2009 11:11 AM
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15 June 2009
9:00 - 11:30 AM
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Intercontinental Hotels Group
3 Ravinia Drive, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30346
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Hosted by Intercontinental Hotels Group |
The goal of this gathering is to give a progress update on work done by the GAAT T&T Core Team to explore the concept of inclusive T&T as an area of value to Georgia citizens, visitors and Georgia-based travel and transportation services providers/tourist destinations.
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posted Mar 31, 2009 3:00 PM by Bill Curtis-Davidson
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updated May 18, 2009 4:26 PM by Georgia Alliance for Accessible ICT
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28 April 2009
9:00 - 11:30 AM
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Center for the Visually Impaired - Georgia
739 West Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
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Hosted by Center for the Visually Impaired Georgia
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The goal of this gathering is to explore the concept of inclusive travel and tourism as an area of value to Georgia citizens, visitors and Georgia-based travel and transportation services providers/tourist destinations, through a discussion of:
- The needs of people with disabilities and the aging in travel and tourism
- “Good practices” from other localities who are leveraging inclusive travel and tourism for economic benefit
- Georgia-based organizations and efforts that are utilizing accessible ICT for physical destination accessibility, transportation services, destination activities, and travel-related information services
- An outline and action plan to develop a white paper and/or first collaborative effort
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posted Mar 31, 2009 2:03 PM by Bill Curtis-Davidson
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updated May 18, 2009 4:27 PM by Georgia Alliance for Accessible ICT
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1 October 2008
8:00 - 11:30 AM
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The Globe Restaurant
Tech Square, 75 5th Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
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Hosted by Gateway Development Services
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The goal of this gathering is to facilitate collaboration among Georgia public and private sector organizations involved in accessibility of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and explore the potential of Georgia as a global hub and expertise center for Digital Accessibility innovation. To support this goal, we plan to:
- Review and document Georgia's strengths and interests related to ICT Accessibility Review global opportunities for Digital Accessibility innovations in light of the new dispositions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by over 130 countries since March 30th 2007
- Discuss initiatives and collaboration opportunities in six thematic areas
- Propose possible follow-up steps to foster a continuous dialogue, new projects and
- collaborations among Georgia based organizations
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