The FUE-UJI is a partner of RESTAT (REcognition of Skills to Transform Accessible Tourism), a new project approved within the Erasmus + program in the 'Strategic Partnerships in the field of education and training' modality. It will last two and a half years, and will try to cover the needs surrounding the accessibility of tourism in Europe through training and the incorporation of adapted infrastructure. The consortium is made up of seven entities from the following countries: Italy, Spain, Greece, Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria.
Accessible tourism is a sector that is underdeveloped in Europe, despite the great demand and having great potential for its evolution. For example, in the restaurant sector, it is mandatory to adapt the infrastructure so that it is accessible to all audiences, therefore, the staff is normally not properly trained and in practice this sector does not represent progress in accessibility.
This project aims to guarantee an adaptation of the infrastructure, as well as support the need to create more accessible environments and train staff in this regard, ensuring that the person or people who need it receive the proper attention they require. Likewise, people with capacity are key actors in the design of these environments, since they are the main users.
The intellectual objectives of RESTAT consist of conducting research on the real needs of this group and the services and tourism sector, establishing priorities and needs with the intention of creating adapted and more accessible infrastructures. Another objective is the creation of support tools for staff and thus improve accessibility in the tourism sector. The next objective is to conduct an online course to improve professional qualifications, from beginner to intermediate level, and finally, the creation of a resource center for career guidance.
In summary, the RESTAT project's main objective is to create synergies between the tourism sector and accessibility, giving workers the opportunity to train in this sector and create new, more accessible infrastructures.
