BluePath Network Wire
Imagine 54 million customers across the U.S., and 826,000 of them live in Washington State. Nationally, these people control 220 billion dollars in discretionary income -about $4,500 per person – and they would spend them in Fremont, at our shops, restaurants, galleries and events if only they knew they could get through doorways here.
Sara Woody and Don Brandon gave these figures based on Department of Labor a..
Mereth Dunn-Estey sometimes finds maneuvering around store aisles in her motorized scooter difficult. The 48-year-old Eugene resident said the aisles often are built wide enough to accommodate scooters and wheelchairs. But instead of keeping the aisles accessible, stores pack them with products and promotions that extend beyond the shelves. And the turning space at the end of aisles also can be an issue, she said.
Most restaurant reviews don't include comments on accessibility, leaving potential customers with mobility challenges to guess whether they can get in and around a restaurant to enjoy the food. The same is true for other retail establishments, hotels, and businesses, especially when one is tr..
After launching BluePath 6 months ago, we are excited to announce the updated website launch!
The new website sports a few new features and enhancements designed to make your experience the best it can be. Now PathFinders can rate individual accessible features and businesses can respond to comments left by customers! Follow us on Twitter and become a fan of our Facebook page!
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