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To the List, I ran across this notice on another listserv I belong to, and thought it might be of interest to PD Idea Exchange: ------- M E D I A R E L E A S E December 1, 1996 Quality Access Int'l Offers Accessibility for Travellers Sydney -- QUALITY ACCESS INTERNATIONAL ( QAI ) the nation's first reservation system designed specifically for the traveller with conditions (classified disability) is in final preparation for its 'on-line' debut on December 3rd, the International Day of the Disabled Persons. Travellers with special conditions, their travelling companions and travel agents will be able to contact QAI through a 1300 number in Australia or the Internet to request further information on accommodation, tours and facilities throughout Australia that are set up to assist with these special needs. QAI's Chairman, Mr Jacob Baldwin reports, "The interest from both the public and the travel industry in learning more about this system has been tremendous. Our team of inspectors have been all over the east coast assessing accommodation hotels and resorts interested in receiving the QAI seal of quality assurance." "Properties and tours which undergo the QAI quality assurance audit are finding that sometimes the physical modifications necessary to become fully assessable to this travel segment with conditions is as simple as adding a lighted 'doorbell' to rooms for the hearing impaired traveller," explained Mr Baldwin. "There is no set basic description for the ideal QAI property -- large corporate city hotels and basic holiday resorts are all expressing interest in the program." While much of the QAI Reservation System relies on today's high tech communication systems for distribution, the 'personal touch' will still be in place, with trained staff (many with conditions themselves) on-line from December 3rd for Domestic callers on the QAI telephone number -- 1300 36 36 80 or International ( 61-29) 262 5555. For further information, pleased contact: Werner Balsiger on Tel 0411 860 252 or Fax: ( 02 ) 9 360 1085 or Email: [log in to unmask] -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.