The Rick Hansen Global Accessibility Map is a unique online ratings tool designed to raise awareness of the importance of improved physical access to buildings and public spaces in communities around the world.
This easy-to-use consumer reviews tool, gives users the opportunity to submit and obtain reviews from a mobility, hearing or sight perspective, on the accessibility in your communities.
The tool will allow all people - including people with disabilities, seniors and parents with strollers to make informed decisions on everyday activities such as where they eat, shop, work and play. It is based on a five-star framework and is similar in concept to the consumer reviews commonly found on many travel websites, but with a focus on accessibility criteria.
Ratings are based on accessibility criteria provided within the tool. In this first phase, the consumer reviews tool is accessed by desktop, laptop, iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry Torch and devices using Android 2.2 or above on the Opera Mobile browser. The long term goal of the Global Accessibility Map includes the development of a professional ratings tool as well as ongoing enhanced functionality that further meets the needs of all consumers.
Join Rick’s journey towards creating a more accessible and inclusive world, with the Rick Hansen Global Accessibility Map. For the comprehensive experience please visit, www.globalaccessibilitymap.com and start submitting reviews on the accessibility of your community. You can also use the Mobile version of the Map embedded below.