New platform highlights Calgary’s accessible and inclusive businesses

Calgary December 27, 2021
by Jordan Kanygin 
CTV News Video Journalist

Sean Crump says he’ll often show up to a new restaurant or retail business, only to find it’s inaccessible for him in his wheelchair.

It’s a regular occurrence within the disabled community, Crump says, even though he always phones venues ahead of time to ask if they can accommodate him.

“I’ve rolled into places where they assume they can just bump me up the one step or something along those lines, but being in a power wheelchair, that becomes a little more difficult,” said Crump, who has been a quadriplegic for more than a decade.

That’s why Crump, who is the co-founder of accessibility advocate company Included by Design, helped develop Krooshl. It’s a platform allowing people to purchase tickets, plan events and see which venues in Calgary are inclusive.

“It brings accessible venues to the people that need them,” Crump said.

Krooshl launched in early December and its map of Calgary show which of the city’s businesses have accommodations such as automatic doors, wheelchair ramps, low tables and adjustable lighting and music. 

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For more information and Media/Partnership Inquiries:

Derek Deacon-Rogers – Co-Founder
Included By Design
derek@includedbydesign.com
403.828.0672