There are a number of apps and websites out there dedicated to helping people find restaurants, bars, cafes and other venues that are accessible. These apps rely on crowd sourcing to deliver the most accurate and up to date information on accessible venues across the world, including photos and user experiences.
This list is in alphabetical order. Keep scrolling to find the resource that best suits you.
Location: Worldwide, but primarily Canada, the United States of America and Europe
Available on Google Play, Apple and online
AccessNow uses pins to map the accessibility of locations around the world. Green pins indicate very accessible places, yellow pins indicate partially accessible places and red pins indicate inaccessible places.
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Available online
Able Amsterdam has lots of information (in English) for wheelchair users about fun things to do in Amsterdam and places to go. It even has a comprehensive city map!
Location: United States
Available on Google Play and Apple
AllGo is a review app where plus-size people rate the comfort and accessibility of public spaces so others can know what to expect. They also have a great blog where they discuss plus sized friendly chairs and their efforts to catalogue customer policies at entertainment venues.
Intersectional note: while opinions differ on whether body size is an aspect of disability, there are many people with disabilities who are also plus sized.
Location: United States
Available online
Brett Approved provides ratings on physical access and comprehensive photos of venues across the United States of America, including restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions.
Location: Chicago, USA
Available online
Easy Access Chicago provides a list of restaurants in downtown Chicago that have been surveyed by access specialists to determine if they are wheelchair friendly.
Location: United Kingdom
Available online
Euan’s Guide provides access reviews by disabled people for disabled people. The website includes video reviews in British Sign Language and navigation for eye gaze technology users.
Location: Worldwide
Available online
Based in Australia but with listings worldwide, GetAboutAble provides information on restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions around the globe.
Location: United States of America
Available on Google Play and Apple
iAccessLife provides five star ratings for physically accessible venues, and also suggests recommendations based on the user’s profile.
Location: United States of America, but primarily Illinois
Available online
JJ’s list provides a directory of businesses and locations and allows users to leave reviews about the level of disability inclusion at each location.
Location: United Kingdom
Available on Google Play, Apple and Online
Sociability provides standardized, objective accessibility profiles for restaurants, bars and cafes.
Location: United States of America
Available on Google Play, Apple and online
SoundPrint provides ratings and reviews on venues based on their sound levels. It includes a decibel meter to help users conduct an objective sound check.
Location: Worldwide but primarily Japan and Taiwan
Available on Google Play, Apple and online
Wheelog! collates information about wheelchair accessible venues. It differentiates itself through its user created travel maps of wheelchair traversable pathways. This app is available in ten different languages, including English, Chinese and Spanish.