A phone app to help disabled people plan trips around the country has been launched in Cardiff. See Around Britain has more than 500,000 photographs from all over the UK, showing facilities such as toilets, access information and disabled parking.
It will help wheelchair users and people who rely on walking aids to plan trips and see more of the country without having to worry about accessibility.
Build Confidence
The app is the brainchild of Marg McNeil, who has taken over half a million photographs of facilities up and down the country. Now he has used the images to build the app to help other people with disabilities and those who lack confidence in going out.
Marg said: “There are well over half a million photographs that I’ve taken, all of which need to be catalogued on to the website and web app, but I’m also inviting individuals or access groups to send photographs of any other venues they think should be on there.
“Equally, we want to build an interactive relationship with all the venue-owners asking them to send the measurements and photographs of their particular venue.”
Uncertainty of Access
Marg and his team are now working to encourage people to add their own photos to the app and are even working on a version featuring European countries.
A Disability Wales spokeswoman said: “Access to the built environment can be problematic for many disabled people living with a range of different impairments.
“Many lack confidence in getting out and about because of the uncertainty of access.
“See Around Britain is a welcomed initiative that will benefit many disabled people.”
