A Simple (and FREE) BABY STEP to Eliminate the #1 Pain Point for Wheelchair Users

I wanted to share with you an e-mail that Alison Brooks, Director Destination Experiences and Advocacy, Visit Mesa, sent to her partners as an example of a baby step suggestion spurred by a TravelAbility presentation by Lauren Van Horn, from Open Doors Organization that revealed that excessive door pressure was the number one barrier for people with disabilities in 2020 Harris Poll study of Adult Travelers with disabilities.  

We wanted to share Alison’s frisky approach to the e-mail she sent to her industry Visit Mesa parnters:

Subject line: Grab an Allen Wrench…

I recently attended the TravelAbility summit in Tampa, Florida which was all about making the future more accessible for people with a variety of disabilities. There were so many take-aways, but I wanted to share this simple one with you today.

It’s about doors! Have you ever encountered a really heavy door? The one that takes a lot of strength to pull it open and slams behind you? Imagine if you had a disability such as being in a wheelchair, or even being elderly! Those doors can be a struggle. 

Here’s where you, as a business owner or advocate, can help! Grab an Allen wrench, watch this quick video, and make a difference to someone with a disability today! It’s a simple, FREE, way to go above and beyond.

Thank you for your support of our vision to make Mesa the most inclusive destination in the country!

Alison

PS – let me know if you adjust your business door or encourage someone to do it. Your feedback is appreciated.

Note: Alison related that all TravelAbility Insider readers are welcome to use this copy verbatim to help reduce the number one pain point for wheelchair travelers when they travel.