Becoming rentABLE

Your Voice Matters: Take Our Accessibility Survey! Anyone, anywhere can take this survey! We want to know and learn about your accessible travel needs regardless of where you live or travel. By taking this survey, you're helping to ensure that our travel and lodging needs are met. Don't let limited options hold you back! The survey is quick and anonymous. As a thank you, each participant will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of four $50 Amazon gift cards. Your responses will help: • Raise awareness about the need for more accessible short-term rentals • Identify gaps in current accessibility offerings. • Advocate for industry changes and policy improvements. • Shape the future of accessible travel. • Join the movement and make a difference! Take the survey today. https://lnkd.in/epm6da6a

We need your vote!!! We are excited to announce that Lorraine Woodward, our Becoming rentABLE CEO, is a finalist for the Mama Ladder Grant. Your vote demonstrates the importance of disability inclusion and shows support for our mission to expand accessibility in the short-term rental and outdoor hospitality industries. Did you know that in United States there are 1.5 million short-term properties, of these, less than one percent or 1,500 are accessible. The current state of accessibility is unacceptable. We are changing that! Voting is available for the next 5 days! hashtag #AccessibleShortTermRentals hashtag #AccessibleTravel. hashtag #Accessibility hashtag #MamaLadderGrant. hashtag #Expedia. hashtag #iTrip. hashtag #NaturalRetreats. hashtag #Disability hashtag #OutdoorHospitality. hashtag #EvolveLodging Vote here today: https://shorturl.at/Ahn3C

Shout out to Melange Media for their October issue of Accessible Journeys. This is a must read publication, not just because we are featured on page 52, but because it is full of valuable information. This issue covers things from Adaptive sports and accessible transportation to increasing accessibility in the great outdoors, with a feature on the work the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is doing. Our story, Adventure and Accessibility: A perfect match in Arkansas State Parks, showcases our teamwork with the park system to bring more visitors with disabilities to Arkansas. As a short-term rental property manager or host who is looking to promote your rental, don’t discount the value of accessibility. When people with disabilities travel for adaptive sports or to state park activities they need accessible accommodations. In this issue alone are @mymyrtlebeach, @chooselansing, @traveloregon and @visitlauderdale…all areas promoting accessibility and could benefit from an accessible short-term rental for visitors. To read the articles and get the link for the entire magazine, go to https://lnkd.in/gnFasBZG @Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism @melangemagazines @arkansasstateparks @reevefoundation Alt= Magazine article header from Melange Accessible Journeys and screenshot of an article titled, "Adventure and Accessibility: A perfect match in Arkansas State Parks" with 3 photos of people in wheelchairs enjoying the park. #BecomingRentABLE #AccessibleShortTermRentals  #Accessibility #outdoors #parks #adaptivesports #OutdoorHospitality #StateParks

As a startup, it has been hard to measure our impact. Is our message getting heard? Are we making an impact? Are we moving the needle to increase the number of accessible short-term rentals in the US and Canada? We are thankful to the Rent Responsibility team for validating that our work is being recognized and appreciated. This support helps to fuel our commitment to continue to make a positive impact for accessible lodging in the short-term and outdoor hospitality space. To read the entire article, go to https://lnkd.in/gnFasBZG @RentResponsibly Alt= An image featuring notable leaders from the vacation rental industry, the Rent Responsibly logo and the words, “Vacation Rental Industry Voices to Follow”. #BecomingRentABLE #AccessibleShortTermRentals #thankful #accessibility #ShortTermRental #industry #leader #follow #OutdoorHospitality

Today seems the day to share! Creating social impact is exactly what Tiffany Yu is doing with her new book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. To learn more, check out this piece by Sara Levine. Thank you Tiffany! https://lnkd.in/eEJpw-Nt Tiffany A. Yu, MSc. @SaraLevine Katie Couric

Christopher Reeves has been quoted to say “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” The following is a story that is sure to bring you hope and make you smile. https://lnkd.in/exj4RstG hashtag #JacobRock @CBS News Sunday Morning. @Lee Cowan Autism Society of America hashtag #CognitiveDisability

iTrip Franchise Owners: Don't Miss This Webinar! - Join us on Wednesday, October 9th at 12 PM EST for a special presentation by Lorraine Woodward from Becoming rentABLE. -Discover how to: - Secure more bookings by catering to the growing market of travelers with disabilities. - Gain a first-mover advantage by offering accessible accommodations. Becoming rentABLE is a listing platform of accessible short-term rental properties, where accessibility goes beyond a wheelchair to include all mobility, cognitive, hearing, sight and the fast growing aging population. Register now to reserve your spot by contacting Valerie Goodman iTrip® Valerie Goodman Vickie Storm Jeff Beaudin Daniel Hadaway. Adoniran Ferreira Raven Petty. #ShortTermRental

In the movie, Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner famously says “if you build it they will come”. We whole heartedly believe that as we proudly introduce a project we have been working on the past few months, the Accessible Retreat. Finally there is a mobile unit where accessibility wasn’t an afterthought- it was the priority! The Accessible Retreat is a groundbreaking accessible mobile unit designed with 52 accessible features to accommodate individuals with mobility and cognitive needs. We're proud to have partnered with EVOLVE Lodging, an industry legend in the outdoor hospitality world, to bring this dream to life. We look forward to seeing our Accessible Retreat in State Parks, Glamping and camping communities and throughout our short-term rental industry. EVOLVE Lodging. Outdoor Hospitality Group. Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) #OutdoorHospitality #StateParks. #Glamping. #accessibleTravel. #AccessibleShortTermRentals. #Accessible. AccessibleTravel Americas

There's nothing scarier on this Friday the 13th than not knowing what is behind your curtain! Attention short-term rental property managers and hosts....when taking photos of your bathrooms for your listing, pull back your curtain so we know if you have a bathtub, a step-in shower or a roll-in shower. This little detail helps a lot of people determine if your property will fit their needs. Details matter! alt= Video starting with a bathroom image of shower curtain closed and the title "What's Behind the Curtain? Friday the 13th Edition". Images scroll through different possible images behind a curtain including a dog, a scary clown and an accessible roll-in shower. End text shows Becoming rentABLE logo and text, "It isn't that scary...just pull back the curtain so we know." #BecomingRentABLE #AccessibleShortTermRentals##fridaythe13th #shower #curtains #scary #clown#unknown #accessibility #detailsmatter

Fear of lawsuits or confused about using "ADA" in your rental description? As a short-term rental owner or property manager, you might have wonder how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to your property. We understand your concerns. That's why we went straight to the ADA experts and tackled the tough questions! In our blog post, we explore the nuances of the ADA and short-term rentals, addressing common concerns and providing valuable insights. While there may be some gray areas, we aim to clear things up and empower you to make informed decisions for your rental property. Ready to learn more? Click here to access our blog post: https://lnkd.in/d89Jxi6Z (https://lnkd.in/d89Jxi6Z) #ADA. #ShortTermRentals. #Accessibility