Accessibility Info Mapper
v3.1: Powered by the new Google Places API. This tool finds locations where specific wheelchair accessibility features have not been officially confirmed.
Pro-Tip for built-up areas: If you get 0 results in a dense city, the major chains and large institutions are overshadowing the results. Try searching for specific niche categories in the Place Type box (like "bakery", "pharmacy", "thrift store", or "florist") to find the smaller shops that need their accessibility confirmed!
Why Confirming Accessibility Matters
Welcome to the Accessibility Mapper. As a dedicated Google Maps Local Guide, verifying wheelchair accessibility is one of the most vital contributions you can make. Accurate accessibility data helps people with mobility needs navigate their neighbourhoods with confidence. However, finding places with unconfirmed data in busy cities can often be difficult.
How to Utilise This Scanner
Our tool utilises the Google Places API to scan your chosen area and filter out locations that already have confirmed accessibility statuses. You can now use the filter dropdown to specifically hunt for missing Entrance, Restroom, Parking, or Seating data. By submitting an approved edit for these missing details, you provide immediate assistance to future customers while maximising your Local Guide points.
Whether you are exploring your own suburb or travelling somewhere new, this scanner ensures your mapping efforts are highly efficient and genuinely helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What exactly does the Accessibility Info Mapper do?
It is a specialised mapping tool designed to help Google Maps Local Guides easily discover nearby places and businesses that have unconfirmed or missing wheelchair accessibility information on their Google Business Profile.
How do I earn Local Guide points using this tool?
Once the tool flags a business with unconfirmed accessibility details (like entrances, seating, or parking), you can physically visit the location or use your local knowledge to verify the features. Submitting these factual edits via Google Maps rewards you with Local Guide points and helps the community.
Why is the map showing zero results?
In highly developed urban centres, many prominent businesses already have fully completed accessibility profiles. To uncover missing information, try searching for smaller, niche business types (e.g., "bakery", "chemist", "florist") instead of leaving the Place Type blank.
Is my personal location stored or tracked?
No. If you enable the "Use My Location" feature, your coordinates are only utilised temporarily within your own browser to request data from the Google Places API. We do not store, track, or log your personal location.
