New apps allow people to work together in mapping out their towns in a disability friendly way. Anyone who is using the app may visit restaurants, shops, and other places of business, and edit the app to include if the place is accessible. Someone may write about anything from enough space and things being in reach in the bathroom, to having a wheelchair ramp, or even no scent on the soap.  These apps are growing quickly, with more users and more apps available. However, these apps are only as good as the people who are using them. Someone may just ask if a place is accessible and input yes or no, without taking measurements or testing the location themselves.

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