Tourism Saskatchewan webinars draw on recognized industry experts to help business operators develop leadership potential. This webinar series supports the work that tourism operators are doing to build and strengthen the province's tourism sector.

Ways to make travel experiences accessible and inclusive

Tourism Saskatchewan webinar recorded live, January 18, 2024

Join three-time Paralympian Lisa Franks for a candid conversation about disability and accessibility for tourism operators. This webinar addresses topics such as the impacts of enhancing accessibility in your business, and tips and tricks to making your business more accessible.

Why is accessibility important?
Step 1 - interaction
Redefine how you think
Easy wins
Tips and tricks
RHFAC
Examples

Presenter:

Lisa Franks

Born and raised in Moose Jaw, Lisa Franks grew up loving sports and at the age of 14 had a cluster of blood vessels burst in her spinal cord that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She slowly regained the use of her arms and began to adapt to her new life using a wheelchair. She discovered wheelchair sports, and quickly rose through the ranks of competition. She competed at three Paralympic Games in wheelchair racing and wheelchair basketball, winning 6 gold and one silver medal. Throughout her racing career she set seven worlds in distances from 100m to the 42km marathon. Lisa graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (2006) and completed the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program (2021). On any given day, you can find Lisa surfing on the West Coast, exploring the mountain bike trails in Saskatchewan, and traveling in her wheelchair-accessible camper van.