Why I built Close to the Door
Close to the Door is now live. I'm Ryan, a software engineer and Disabled driver — here's why I built an accessible-parking app for us, and how it came about.
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Built with Disabled people: the research and engineering behind our accessible-parking data
We asked Disabled-led consultancy Tilting the Lens to test Close to the Door with 12 Disabled drivers and passengers across the UK, Ireland and Spain. What they found, what we re-engineered, and why accurate accessibility data matters to councils and businesses.
Read “Built with Disabled people: the research and engineering behind our accessible-parking data” →
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What to check when picking an accessible parking space
What matters when picking an accessible parking space, beyond the painted symbol on the ground. Bay width, kerb cuts, surfaces, lighting, and the things signage does not tell you.
Read “What to check when picking an accessible parking space” →