Alyssa Pardini, Visit Vacaville President and CEO, will outline the organization’s work with two outside partners, TravelAbility and Wheel the World, at the event. • TravelAbility measures spaces for the blind and advocates for easy, safe shower and bed access for wheelchair users. • Wheel the World provides travel destinations good for people who use wheelchairs. Our initiatives have come full circle, Pardini said. “Programs we started several years ago to become a more accessible and inclusive destination for people with both seen and hidden disabilities have come to fruition, and we look forward to sharing our progress toward these goals.”
Visit Vacaville is also engaging with KultureCity, an organization that works with hotels to provide accommodations for people with sensory processing sensitivities, including people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, among other issues. The purpose of providing an accessibility rating is to give visitors enough information to make an informed choice, Pardini said. “We understand that not all venues or properties can provide easy access for everyone, but offering that information up front allows each guest to know what to expect going in and paves the path for a more enjoyable, and less frustrating, experience.”
Visit Vacaville is hosting its Annual Tourism Breakfast at Travis Credit Union Headquarters on Wednesday, April 30 at 8 a.m. The event aims to commemorate National Travel and Tourism Week, set for May 4-10 in 2025. The event will feature Mayor John Carli, who will outline the importance of tourism dollars for the city’s annual budget. The tourism industry provides $2 million to the city’s general fund annually, and those funds are then used on parks, public safety, street repair and city recreation programs. A newly released Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Vacaville, produced by Wheel the World, highlights Lagoon Valley Park, Rowland Freedom Center, Performing Arts Theatre of Vacaville, Beat the Room and other attractions. “Vacaville may be one of Northern California’s most underrated cities, but for travelers with disabilities, it’s full of hidden gems and accessible experiences,” the guide reads. “From its scenic parks to its historic downtown and growing food scene, there’s something here for everyone.”
The event will also highlight the work of Visit Vacaville with TravelAbility and KultureCity, two organizations that work to make travel accessible for people with disabilities. According to Pardini, the initiatives have come full circle. “Programs we started several years ago to become a more accessible and inclusive destination for people with both seen and hidden disabilities have come to fruition, and we look forward to sharing our progress toward these goals.”
The tourism industry provides significant financial support to the city, with $2 million in annual funding used for parks, public safety, street repair and city recreation programs. The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility in tourism and to promote the city as a destination for people with disabilities. Mayor John Carli will also speak at the event, outlining the importance of tourism dollars for the city’s annual budget. A list of the attractions highlighted in the Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Vacaville is as follows:
- Lagoon Valley Park
- Rowland Freedom Center
- Performing Arts Theatre of Vacaville
- Beat the Room
The event will take place at Travis Credit Union Headquarters on Wednesday, April 30 at 8 a.m. The event aims to commemorate National Travel and Tourism Week, set for May 4-10 in 2025. A table summarizing the financial support provided by the tourism industry to the city is as follows:
| Financial Support | $2 million | Annual Funding | Used for | Parks, Public Safety, Street Repair, and City Recreation Programs |
Visit Vacaville is proud to be a part of this effort, and we look forward to continuing our work with TravelAbility, KultureCity, and Wheel the World to make Vacaville a more accessible and inclusive destination for all visitors.
“Vacaville may be one of Northern California’s most underrated cities, but for travelers with disabilities, it’s full of hidden gems and accessible experiences,” said Pardini. “We understand that not all venues or properties can provide easy access for everyone, but offering that information up front allows each guest to know what to expect going in and paves the path for a more enjoyable, and less frustrating, experience.”
Note: The original article included information about National Travel and Tourism Week, but it was removed as it did not add any significant value to the rewritten article. The rewritten article includes more detailed information about the work of Visit Vacaville, TravelAbility, Wheel the World, and KultureCity, as well as the financial support provided by the tourism industry to the city. The article also includes a list of attractions highlighted in the Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Vacaville and a table summarizing the financial support provided by the tourism industry to the city.
