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Today marks the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a law that secured a brighter future for Americans with disabilities. The ADA requires accessibility for the 1 in 4 individuals living with a disability in private and public businesses, as well as government buildings. As we celebrate today, we must realize it's not enough. From business failure to comply, to outdated standards, to lacking digital accessibility, we have so far to go. WheelChariot is excited to celebrate today but also to help lead us into an even more accessible future for all. #ADA34 #AccessibilityMatters #WheelChariot ID: The image celebrates the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26th, 2024. It features an illustration of a diverse family: a man, a woman, and a child using a wheelchair. The text at the top reads "34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act" in blue, while the date "July 26th, 2024" is written at the bottom. The background includes colorful abstract shapes in orange and blue, and the WheelChariot logo is placed in the bottom right corner.

📢 Final reminder! RSVP by 6 PM EST today to join us in Atlanta for the ADA34 WheelChariot Review Day. Can't make it to Atlanta? No problem! Everyone is encouraged to review businesses in their community to celebrate inclusivity. Let's make a difference together! 🌟 RSVP here: https://rb.gy/943ncf #WheelChariotReviewDay #ADA34 #Inclusivity #Accessibility #CelebrateInclusivity #ReviewDay ID: The graphic features bold orange text on a white background with the following message: "REVIEW BUSINESSES. CELEBRATE INCLUSIVITY." Below this, there is a section with the event details: "ADA34 WheelChariot Review Day Tomorrow from 10 AM to 2 PM Review in Atlanta or at home!" On the right side of this section, there is a small image of a diverse group of four people, including a person using a wheelchair, walking and smiling together. The WheelChariot logo is displayed in the top right corner.

Celebrating our four remarkable Accessibility Advisory Board members for Disability Pride Month! 🎉 From left to right: Melanie Dunn helps lead All Terrain Georgia with the Aimee Copeland Foundation, working to increase access to nature for Georgians. She is a double amputee who uses prosthetics. Meg O'Connell, PHR has epilepsy and leads Global Disability Inclusion, LLC, creating more inclusive and engaged workplaces for employees with disabilities.. Lia Stoll, living neurodivergent, founded Disability Writer ♿️, co-founded a guide dog school, and works as a disability specialist at Access4you. Aliyah Persaud works in the UI/UX field as a Deaf individual with cochlear implants. They achieve all these amazing things not despite their disability but with and empowered by their disabilities. They embody our passion for improving the world to meet the needs of everyone, and we're so proud to showcase them and the work they do for us and beyond. 💪 #DisabilityPrideMonth #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #WheelChariot #Empowerment #AccessibilityChampions ID: This image features four members of the WheelChariot Advisory Board, celebrated for Disability Pride Month. Each member is shown in a portrait with a vibrant, colorful background. The text at the top reads, "Celebrating the WheelChariot Advisory Board for Disability Pride Month," highlighting the organization's appreciation for their contributions and support in promoting accessibility and inclusivity. The WheelChariot logo is placed at the bottom right corner.

Don't forget to RSVP for WheelChariot Review Day on July 26th! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the ADA by reviewing businesses in your community. Whether you're in Atlanta or participating from home, your reviews can make a huge difference in promoting accessibility. Sign up now at https://rb.gy/943ncf and let's make an impact together! 📅✨ #WheelChariotReviewDay #ADA34 #AccessibilityMatters ID: A graphic for WheelChariot Review Day. The background is black with "celebrate the ADA" written in teal cursive at the top left. The event details are on the right in white text: "WheelChariot Review Day. Review businesses in your community with us on July 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Atlanta, GA or at home." Below the text is a black and white photo of two men on a wooden boardwalk, one sitting in a wheelchair and the other standing behind him, both smiling and looking at a smartphone. The WheelChariot logo is at the bottom right corner.

Don't forget to RSVP for WheelChariot Review Day on July 26th! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the ADA by reviewing businesses in your community. Whether you're in Atlanta or participating from home, your reviews can make a huge difference in promoting accessibility. Sign up now at https://rb.gy/943ncf and let's make an impact together! 📅✨ #WheelChariotReviewDay #ADA34 #AccessibilityMatters ID: A graphic for WheelChariot Review Day. The background is black with "celebrate the ADA" written in teal cursive at the top left. The event details are on the right in white text: "WheelChariot Review Day. Review businesses in your community with us on July 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Atlanta, GA or at home." Below the text is a black and white photo of two men on a wooden boardwalk, one sitting in a wheelchair and the other standing behind him, both smiling and looking at a smartphone. The WheelChariot logo is at the bottom right corner.

It's been incredibly inspiring to watch an idea that I wanted to see myself be able to use become a name that people go to as a source of trust that somewhere is as accessible as I needed it to be for my family. I watched my grandfather not be able to go to the places he loved because the challenge of getting inside outweighed the want to visit. And just like him, 75% of disabled individuals will refuse to go to a place where they've had an inaccessible experience. WheelChariot gives people the power to be proud enough to put their disability first and tell a business they're doing it wrong. It's not meant to be punitive or negative, but it instead highlights the start of a larger conversation to make real change. It all culminated in seeing disabled individuals join us on our Media Day for the Gold Certification of Georgia Aquarium. We stringently looked this facility over and then to see people walk and roll around through the facility accompanied by service dogs from Canine Companions® and thoroughly enjoy the experience made Tori and I know we were doing the right thing. We hope to see a WheelChariot Certified sticker in every window of every business in the country. But for now, we'll take the satisfaction of knowing we made one person's day better by telling them the place they were visiting was inclusive to them. I'd love people to check out the video we did with the Aquarium here: https://lnkd.in/eMuxc4px. I hope it brightens your day as much as it brightens mine. Thank you, Ruth Rathblott, MSW, for including me in your #DisabilityPride2024 campaign this month, and happy Disability Pride to all. #DisabilityPrideMonth #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #WheelChariot

🚂 Welcome Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum! 🚂 We are thrilled to welcome the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum to the WheelChariot for Business family! They have taken on the challenge of joining our "Elevate Tier" and will have their facility evaluated (and hopefully certified) by our team for enhanced accessibility. Located in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is steeped in history. The city became a railroad hub in the 1850s, significantly shaping its development. The museum itself was founded in 1961 by dedicated railroad fans intent on preserving American history through the restoration and operation of authentic railway equipment from the “Golden Age of Railroading.” The museum's passenger trains run on a historic route, including the Missionary Ridge Tunnel, completed in 1858 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This iconic location not only preserves machines but also offers a historical experience to educate visitors on the importance of the railroad industry in shaping our modern world. We are excited to support TVRM in their journey toward greater accessibility and inclusivity. Stay tuned for updates on their evaluation and certification process! Learn more about our new partner and their incredible history at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 🚂✨ #AccessibilityMatters #WheelChariot #TennesseeValleyRailroadMuseum #Chattanooga #RailroadHistory #InclusionForAll #ElevateTier ID: The image features a vintage steam locomotive emitting smoke, traveling along a railway track surrounded by lush greenery. The text "WheelChariot for Business New Partner" is displayed prominently at the top in stylish cursive and bold fonts. Below the image, the text reads "Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Chattanooga, Tennessee" in white against a turquoise background. The WheelChariot logo is placed in the top right corner. The design combines bright orange and turquoise accents, creating a vibrant and welcoming announcement for the new partner.

Join us for WheelChariot ADA34 Review Day on July 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM! In honor of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we're hosting an event to review businesses for accessibility. In Atlanta: Meet us at 1115 Howell Mill Rd Suite 372, Atlanta, GA 30318 to walk around in a group, review locations, and provide pointers. We'll split up around the city to leave reviews until 2 PM. RSVP at https://rb.gy/943ncf. At Home: Pick a neighborhood (or several) and leave reviews from 10 AM to 2 PM. Let a worker know their location has been reviewed and inform their manager about WheelChariot. We’ll be sharing photos from the day on our social media pages, so be sure to email your photos from the event to info@wheelchariot.io and let us know your social media handle so we can tag you! Visit our social media page to learn how to use WheelChariot, and let's celebrate the progress of the ADA while continuing to push for greater accessibility. #ADA34 #DisabilityPride #AccessibilityMatters #WheelChariot ID: The moving graphic promotes WheelChariot ADA34 Review Day on July 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM, in Atlanta, GA, or at home. The left side has overlapping circles in blue, yellow, red, and green with the WheelChariot logo. The text reads: "WheelChariot ADA34 Review Day. July 26, 2024, 10 AM to 2 PM, In Atlanta, GA or At Home in Your Community." The right side features a vertical pattern of "Disability Pride Month" in colors of the disability pride flag: red, gold, white, blue, and green.

Happy Fourth of July from WheelChariot! 🎆🇺🇸 We hope you have a fantastic celebration filled with joy, freedom, and fun. As you explore and enjoy your favorite spots, don't forget to share your experiences and review the accessibility of the places you visit on WheelChariot. Your feedback helps make our communities more inclusive for everyone. Check it out at www.wheelchariot.io. Have a safe and wonderful holiday! ID: A festive graphic with a light beige background adorned with red, white, and blue stars of various sizes. The text in the center reads "Happy Fourth of July" in bold red letters, with "From WheelChariot" written below in a smaller, white font on a blue background. The WheelChariot logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. This month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. People with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, just like everyone else. Yet, discrimination persists for the 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability. That’s why we spotlight inspiring stories in July and beyond that show what’s possible with inclusion. Over 1 billion people live with a disability worldwide. WheelChariot is proud to stand as an ally to those in the disability community, making their voices heard and ensuring everyone has equal access to goods and services. #DisabilityPrideMonth #WheelChariot #InclusionMatters ID: The graphic features a vertical column of five colored stripes on the left side (from left to right: red, yellow, light blue, green, and dark gray). The main text reads "Disabled and Proud" in large, bold letters. Below, in smaller text, it states: "WheelChariot is proud to celebrate the amazing individuals that make up the largest minority in the world for this July’s Disability Pride Month." The WheelChariot logo is in the bottom right corner.