AccessNow

I just read about this app and download it. The majority of the places that are listed have been out of business for several years. Not sure how useful that information would be.

I am very encouraged by this app. One shortcoming I see is being able to offer ratings different from those already offered. I encountered a restaurant that was labeled fully accessible with accessible bathrooms. That was not my experience. Also I wasn’t able to add that there was many 180 degree turns required to get into the restaurant and it’s bathroom. Scooter access is different from kids or wide wheelchairs. Three wheeled scooters are more maneuverable than four wheeled. Turns become very limiting. A kids chair may get in but a more robust conveyance not. There’s nothing to stop a chain like a restaurant saying that all of its locations are accessible when those of us who have to get in might disagree strongly. All accessibility requirements are not equal.

This is a really amazing tool that is needed in our society. Hopefully this will help make the world more accessible and welcoming.