COMMUNITY FEATURE sidewalks/ramps outside the entrance?”, “Are you able to access every part with a power chair?”, “Are there plenty of low-top tables with removable chairs?”, and “Is there a rollunder sink?”. According to Foster, Roll Mobility has intentionally created these questions with objective “yes” or “no” answers to ensure that users know which places meet their specific needs. Currently, the Roll Mobility team is developing a questionnaire tailored specifically to address the accessibility of outdoor trails. Since the Roll Mobility app’s inception, users have given it glowing reviews. One reviewer mentioned that having the app is akin to having a friend who has visited a business before and can speak directly to its accessibility. Many testimonials mentioned that knowing whether or not a place will have accessible bathrooms is often a concern, particularly at drinking establishments, and Roll Mobility has helped to assuage that particular anxiety. The consensus among reviewers is that an app like Roll Mobility is long overdue. Foster said that accessibility in Denver can vary widely from location to location, and he commends local businesses that have made a great effort on this front. Brewability in Englewood previously applied for and received a grant from the City of Englewood to install an automatic door. Sanitas Brewing Company, which also is located in Englewood, went out of its way to build a low-height bar. This addition has made the brewery more accessible for wheelchair users. According to Foster, the vast majority of feedback from businesses has been positive. Foster also stresses that for the app to continue to exist and thrive, it relies on the community’s input. “Our job throughout this whole process has been not to tell people what they want, but to ask people what they need,” Foster said. “We really feel like this is a community, and engaging the community is really important to us. That’s our true mission.” As of May 2024, more than 100 businesses and attractions in the Denver metro area have reviews on the Roll Mobility app. Additionally, reviews have been submitted in 45 different countries. Roll Mobility partners with organizations that are also working towards building a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible world For example, on June 8, in partnership with Dateability, a company that has designed a dating app specifically signed a dating app specifically for people with disabilities, Roll Mobility is hosting a Spring Fling Pub Crawl through downtown Denver. For information on the Spring Fling Pub Crawl, visit Eventbrite.com. To learn more about Roll Mobility or to download the app, visit RollMobility.com. ■ JOE FOSTER. CREDIT: GILES CLASEN MEREDITH BERKOWITZ. CREDIT: GILES CLASEN LAURA SPORRER. CREDIT: GILES CLASEN RACHEL ZOELLER. CREDIT: GILES CLASEN June 2024 DENVER VOICE 7
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