Tour Groups for those with Intellectual Disabilities

I was browsing the internet and I came across quite a few tour groups who specialise in tours for those with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Many researchers have found that people with disabilities including those with intellectual disabilities have lower rates of participation of leisure activities and holidays than those in the general population. Some of the tour companies also cater for those with physical disabilities so that is good to hear as well. This is a step towards inclusion for those with disabilities in tourism as the industry is catering for their needs. I will provide a few links of those tour companies.

Platypus Leisure Tours
www.platypustours.com.au/

This tour company offers holidays for those with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities both domestic and international at a price that is reasonable. Their aim is to bring social interaction and independence for those with disabilities.

Holidays Explorer Inc.
http://www.holidayexplorers.com.au/

Holidays Explorer is more specific as they cater for those who are over 16, have an intellectual disability and live in South Australia. Similar to the first company, they offer tours both domestic and international. Their philosophy is to provide respite to their families.

Pipeline Holidays
http://www.pipelineholidays.com/about.html

Unlike the first two tour operators, Pipeline Holidays focuses on destinations within Australia. Their tours are fully escorted but are medium paced so it is not too slow but not too fast either. The tour company also looks after things like dietary requirements and medication needs.

Hope you are all having a great day! Ciao!!

Laura xx