Becoming Rentable – Finding Accessible Housing for Short-Term Stays and Vacations and Setting a New Standard

It's time to change how we view accessible short-term (vacation) rental properties. In this episode, Lorraine Woodward digs into the mission of Becoming RentABLE, what they are doing to shift the way the world thinks about accessibility, and how everyone can help make this a global change. She breaks down the five focus areas and the 36 filters they offer in order to help people with disabilities customize their own needs and find the best property for them and their families. Let's dive in!

Lorraine Woodward is a life-long advocate for people with disabilities. Lorraine is an entrepreneur and business owner, recognized for her work in marketing/communications for local television, non-profit hospitals, for-profit healthcare systems, and national non-profits. Becoming RentABLE is her latest endeavor, designed to create, educate and promote accessible rental properties for people with mobility, vision, hearing, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and individuals on the autism spectrum of autism. 

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:21] Opening Segment

Lorraine introduces Becoming RentABLE Helping people to find accommodations when they travel The five focus areas Looking to expand what it means and what is defined as an accessible short-term rental property

[07:22 - 14:27] Looking for Accessible Properties

Having more accessible properties than Airbnb and VRBO Becoming RentABLE is looking to have 20,000 visitors per day Lorraine breaks the filters they have for autism How the certification process work and its cost

[14:28 - 21:09] Accessible Properties: Becoming a Reality with Becoming Rentable

How Lorraine looks to expand its web portal to include larger platforms and remain independent It's not about the money, it's about change  How Lorraine and her team ended up doing a TV show

[21:10 - 28:48] Closing Segment

Things people found on the Becoming RentABLE that they were unable to find elsewhere

Want to connect with Lorraine? Head to Becoming RentABLE, and find an accessible short-term rental!

Key Quotes:

"We want people with disabilities to be able to travel and have a positive experience and find what they need." - Lorraine Woodward

"Working together, getting the word out. That's how we're gonna grow and make a difference." - Lorraine Woodward

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