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g The Accessible Travel Guide app is available for free download on iOS and Android .
In addition to the consults, Accessible Black Hills has partnered with Access Earth to create universal design principle courses business owners can take and see the full scope of changes they can make. “These resources allow us to remove the societal barriers that don’t need to be there for visitors with disabilities,” Kelsey expressed. “We work closely with Access Earth to ensure this is being done.” The future of Accessible Black Hills is bright. With the help of its partners Black Hills Area Community Foundation and Visit Rapid City , the organization is launching a free app—the Accessible Travel Guide . Kelsey says the app acts as a directory of accessible restaurants, shops, tourist attractions, and activities across the state. “Anyone can add information with a checklist component, and they can mention if a place has a ramp, quiet spaces, and more,” she added. The travel companion features a full spectrum of audience personas, whether someone has a vision disability, a mobility aid, a sign language interpreter, intellectual disabilities, and the aging population. Revalidating statements posted by others is as simple as responding to the post by saying “yes,” and a number will appear next to the statement. “This helps build the confidence of what’s true and reliable,” said Kelsey.
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