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AccessNow

AccessNow

Technology, Information and Internet

Toronto, Ontario 6,633 followers

your go-to resource for accessibility information of places and experiences worldwide

About us

At AccessNow our mission is to establish a go-to resource for accessibility information. We are building a connected platform to empower all people to discover a world of accessible opportunities, make better decisions and remove barriers. Leveraging our intelligent technology, we are learning how accessible the world is and mapping as many places as we possibly can. We invite you to join us. A worldwide community, passionate about change, together we can empower each other to have access now. Every review added to our platform is one more instance of advocacy, one more experience that highlights the accessibility of a place. Every pin, every review counts. Want to learn more? Check out our website to understand how our technology works or find out how to get involved.

Website
https://accessnow.com
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2015
Specialties
accessibility, advocacy, activism, community, AI/ML, AccessOutdoors, GIS, data, technology, disability inclusion, travel, tourism, navigation, inclusive design, and disability education

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  • We’re proud to partner with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation on their record-breaking #TogetherWeDare campaign — the largest fundraising initiative for pediatric disability in Canadian history. Across Canada, an estimated 850,000 children and youth live with disabilities. Holland Bloorview is driving change by reducing wait times, advancing research, and transforming how disability health care supports kids and their families. At AccessNow, we share a vision of a world where accessibility and inclusion are possible for everyone. Together, we dare to shape that future. Learn more about the campaign and how you can take part at www.togetherwedare.ca

    Today Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation lauched the Together We Dare campaign. With an estimated 850,000 children and youth in Canada living with a disability, we're addressing the gaps in health care, equity and access to technology and equipment. Dare to shape the future of disability health care for kids. Donate to have your gift matched 3X, thanks to matching donations from The Slaight Family Foundation and Holland Bloorview’s Board of Directors. Give today at TogetherWeDare.ca #TogetherWeDare

  • Since 2015, our community has been mapping accessibility around the world one review, one story, one place at a time. Now, with the help of Google and the power of AI, we’re taking AccessNow to the next level. AI will help us summarize accessibility insights faster, make them easier to find, and tailor information to each person’s needs. Same mission. New tools. Infinite possibilities for inclusion. Read more on our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/g9tpipNx

  • Our community has always shaped AccessNow. As we step into AI, that lived experience remains our foundation.

    View profile for Maayan Ziv

    Founder CEO, AccessNow

    AI is changing our world. It has the potential to transform daily life and empower disabled people in ways we are only beginning to imagine. But with this new power comes responsibility. The impact of AI depends on the data that shapes it. If disabled experiences are left out, the solutions created will not reflect reality, and we risk failing the very people who could benefit most. At AccessNow, we’ve spent the past decade listening, learning, and building with our community. Millions of lived experiences shared on our platform have given us the knowledge and confidence to step into the world of AI with care. As we develop these tools, we are committed to ensuring disability is not an afterthought but a foundation. AI must include disabled voices in order to be ethical, responsible, and truly reflective of the diversity of human experiences. That is the future we are working toward. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gExUAwjX

  • View organization page for AccessNow

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    For 10 years, our mission has been to map accessibility worldwide. With Google’s support, we’re taking another bold step forward—using AI to help deliver better insights for everyone 🔵

    View profile for Maayan Ziv

    Founder CEO, AccessNow

    When we launched AccessNow 10 years ago, our dream was simple but ambitious: to answer every access question, for every place on earth. Over the years, we’ve grown smarter and more intentional, making sure that accessibility information is accurate, trustworthy, and reflects the diversity of lived experiences across the disability community. Today, I’m thrilled to share our next chapter: harnessing the power of Al to bring even more insights about accessibility everywhere. Thank you to Google for spotlighting our story and partnering with us on this exciting leap forward. See our story and more at: g.co/canadianinnovation #GoogleCanada #Partnership #Innovation

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    Can AI help break barriers and build a more inclusive future? Join Natasha Walji, Managing Director of Google Customer Solutions, Google Canada, and Maayan Ziv, Founder & CEO of AccessNow, on October 8 as they take the Main Stage at Elevate Festival to explore how AI is driving accessibility, innovation, and social change. In this session, you’ll discover: ✅ How mission-driven startups are using AI to create accessible spaces and opportunities ✅ Ways Canadian founders and SMBs can harness AI to innovate and scale ✅ How the new era of AI is levelling the playing field for inclusion Don’t miss it - secure your pass via https://hubs.li/Q03LJ7CG0

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  • View organization page for AccessNow

    6,633 followers

    For our 10th anniversary, we’re unveiling a refreshed identity, one that honours where we’ve been and points boldly to where we’re headed. 🔵 The Arrow pays tribute to our legacy while pointing us forward toward progress. 📍 In the center is a map pin, where it all began: mapping accessibility worldwide. 🅰️ The “A” stands for Access — keeping accessibility at the centre of everything we do. 🔁 The Infinite Loop reminds us that accessibility is an ongoing journey. There’s always more we can learn, more we can do, and more equity and inclusion to build. Our new logo is symbolic of the movement we’re creating, together. See anything else? What does the AccessNow logo say to you?

  • View organization page for AccessNow

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    We’re excited to introduce AccessNow 3.0 — launched just in time for our 10-year milestone. 🎉 What’s new: 📱 A modern, refreshed design 
👍🏽 Quick Rate: share accessibility ratings in seconds 📸 Photo Gallery: add and browse community photos 🌍 Explore Tab: discover curated guides, blog posts, and accessible experiences This update is more than a redesign — it’s about making accessibility information easier to share, discover, and act on. Together, we’re building a world that’s more accessible for everyone. 👉 Update to Version 3.0 and join us in mapping accessibility, one place at a time!

  • View organization page for AccessNow

    6,633 followers

    10 years of mapping accessibility. 💙 A new look to mark a new decade. Our new logo reflects our growth and our global community. The mission remains the same yet stronger than ever: breaking down barriers and empowering #accessibility worldwide. 🌍 Stay tuned for we've got exciting things coming up! [Video Description: Text on video reads: ‘New look, same mission. Meet the new AccessNow.’ The new AccessNow logo appears on screen.”]

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