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The AccessAble Podcast

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The AccessAble podcast dives into the world of accessibility, highlighting the importance of making spaces and places welcoming for everyone. In this podcast, we interview partners of AccessAble, a leading provider of Detailed Access Guides across the UK, to discuss their journey towards providing an improved experience for disabled people and their carers and the role AccessAble has played in helping them achieve it. Whether you are an accessibility advocate, a business owner, or simply interested in learning more about AccessAble, The AccessAble Podcast is a must-listen. <a href="https://accessable.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">accessable.substack.com</a>

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March 19, 2026

What does Accessible Tourism look like in 2026 and beyond? From Information to Industry Leadership

What does Accessible Tourism look in 2026 and beyond? From Information to Industry Leadership Gregory Burke hosts the AccessAble Podcast with Marina Di Duca (Visit Scotland) and Ross Calladine (Visit England) to discuss what accessible tourism means in 2026 and how the definition has broadened from physical access to include sensory, cognitive, non-visible, and economic barriers. In our latest conversation, they addressed common misconceptions such as equating accessibility solely with wheelchair access or compliance and emphasised incremental improvements, the business case for inclusion, and the influence of disabled travellers on wider spending. Highlighting the importance of consistent, honest, detailed accessibility information that “describes rather than prescribes,” supported by feedback loops from customers and staff, noting collaborations with AccessAble and their partnership with 28 local visitor economy partnerships in England. About our Host – Dr. Gregory Burke Dr Gregory Burke is the Founder and Executive Chair of AccessAble, the UK’s leading provider of detailed accessibility information for disabled people. A wheelchair user since age 16, Gregory founded the organisation (originally DisabledGo) in 2000 to solve the "postcode lottery" of unreliable accessibility information that he personally experienced. Gregory is a multi-talented leader who balances his work in tourism with a distinguished legal career as a leading barrister at 7BR Chambers in London. Specialising in employment and discrimination law, he was named one of the top 100 most influential disabled people in the UK for six consecutive years. Connect with Gregory: LinkedIn<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-burke-3598833/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">: Dr Gregory Burke</a> Connect with our Guests About Maria Di Duca – Visit Scotland Marina Di Duca is the Inclusive Tourism Manager at VisitScotland, where she leads national efforts to ensure Scotland’s world-class tourism industry is accessible to everyone. With over 40 years of experience in marketing, corporate communications, and tourism development, Marina is a leading advocate for the "inclusive tourism" movement. Maria spearheads major accessibility initiatives, including a partnership with AccessAble to create over 300 Detailed Access Guides for Scottish venues. Connect with Marina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-di-duca-837a541/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn: Marina Di Duca</a> Organisation Website: <a href="https://www.visitscotland.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">VisitScotland.org</a> About Ross Calladine – Visit England Ross Calladine is the Accessibility and Inclusion Lead at VisitEngland and serves as the UK Government’s Disability and Access Ambassador for Tourism. With nearly 20 years of experience in the tourism sector, Ross is a globally recognised authority on inclusive travel, dedicated to making England a destination of choice for visitors with all types of access requirements. Connect with Ross: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-calladine-97271a6/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn: Ross Calladine</a> Organisation Website:<a href="https://www.visitengland.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> VisitEngland</a> Chapters and Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:46 Meet Marina Visit Scotland 01:51 Meet Ross Visit England 02:52 Defining Accessible Tourism 06:17 Complex Needs and Business Case for 08:20 Industry Misconceptions 11:03 Small Business Reality 13:50 Tourism Board Leadership 16:12 Fixing the Information Gap 22:55 Describe Not Prescribe 30:02 Initiatives That Work 35:07 Is the UK Leading in Accessible Tourism? 41:26 Closing Thanks <a href="https://accessable.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/AccessAble-MarketingSharepoint/Shared%20Documents/Marketing%20202526/Content/Podcast/Visit%20England%20x%20Visit%20Scotland%20Podcast/(Transcript)%20%20How%20does%20Accessible%20Tourism%20look%20in%202026_%20Inclusion,%20Information,%20and%20Industry%20Leadership.docx?d=wa82249befcb8487ca3b39f9cde2b761e&csf=1&web=1&e=KhHabe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">To download the full transcript of this episode, click here </a>This podcast is produced and edited by Lucy Wood

January 27, 2026

The Tourism Providers Leading the Way in Accessibility

What does truly inclusive hospitality look like? In this episode of the AccessAble Podcast, host Carrie Ann Lightley sits down with award-winning leaders in accessible tourism. Felicity Brown (Hoe Grange Holidays), James Dixon (Marsham Court Hotel), Thania Meneses (Trimontium Museum), and Jenny Goodall (Eureka National Children’s Museum). Together, they share inspiring stories and practical tips on creating welcoming spaces for everyone—from rural log cabins and sensory-friendly hotel rooms to museums that adapt to visitors rather than the other way around. Discover:<ul><li>Why accessibility is more than a business decision</li><li>Low-cost changes that make a big impact, </li><li>How detailed access information builds trust and confidence.</li><li>The business case for inclusion and why it matters for staff morale and customer loyalty.</li></ul>If you’re a hospitality professional, this episode has actionable insights and real-world examples to help you start or strengthen your accessibility journey.Listen now and learn how small steps can create big changes.<a href="https://accessable.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/IQBE5VgfqrOQRr1uVhh5ZunuAQaoLvTzxiIaXHmlKKGTnRM?e=OPr7pK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">View the transcript here (Opens in a new tab)</a><a href="https://accessable.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/IQBE5VgfqrOQRr1uVhh5ZunuAQaoLvTzxiIaXHmlKKGTnRM?e=OPr7pK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"></a>

December 10, 2024

The AccessAble Ignite Series: Empowering Disabled Entrepreneurs

Anna Nelson talks to Dr. Gregory Burke, a disabled entrepreneur who shares his 25-year journey of building a business serving 6 million people and launching the AccessAble Ignite Award to empower the next generation of innovators.

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What is The AccessAble Podcast?: The AccessAble podcast dives into the world of accessibility, highlighting the importance of making spaces and places welcoming for everyone.

In this podcast, we interview partners of AccessAble, a leading provider of Detailed Access Guides across the UK, to discuss their journey towards providing an improved experience for disabled people and their carers and the role AccessAble has played in helping them achieve it.

Whether you are an accessibility advocate, a business owner, or simply interested in learning more about AccessAble, The AccessAble Podcast is a must-listen. <a href="https://accessable.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">accessable.substack.com</a>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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