Juist: Tourist information again certified for accessibility!

Juist: Tourist information again certified for accessibility!

Juist, Deutschland - On May 22, 2025, the tourist information in the town hall and in the port of the island of Juist were certified as part of the “Reisen for All” program. These two locations are among the most frequented tourist contact points on the island. Benita Martin, the team leader of the tourist information, was pleased with the renewal of the certification, which applies to a period of three years. The aim of the initiative is to promote inclusion and to ensure barrier equipment.

The stepless access in the tourist information and a door width of at least 90 cm, which facilitates access for people with mobility restrictions, were particularly positively emphasized. In addition, directions and clearly designed information are of great importance for certification. In order to meet the various requirements, at least one employee of the tourist information must have completed special training on accessibility.

criticisms and suggestions for improvement

Despite the positive assessment, there were also some criticisms during the exams. It was noted that information is missing in a light language and in braille and that there are no optical warning signals. The Juist spa administration has announced that the suggestions for improvement. A look at the numbers shows that around 10 million people in Germany have a disability, 10 % of which are dependent on barrier -free information. Another 40 % find them as valuable addition.

The spa administration Juist has already provided information on accessibility on its website to facilitate the planning of their trips. "Travel for all" represents the first nationwide label for barrier -free tourist offers in Germany. The criteria for certification were created by close cooperation between different tourist actors and associations of people with disabilities.

accessibility in Frankfurt

The "Travel for All" system was introduced on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and developed in cooperation with associations of people with disabilities. In the certification, information on accessibility is systematically collected. Tried -ups are accommodated directly in the companies, so that all the necessary information is available online. This is intended to help the guests to decide the suitability of the offers more easily for their needs.

These developments show that both Juist and Frankfurt endeavor to create an inclusive tourist environment in which everyone is welcome to travel and enjoy these places. The certifications are a step in the right direction and contribute to further improving accessibility in Germany.