About Within Walking Distance
About
Within Walking Distance

Crafting travel
experiences
Our mission is to advance accessibility for individuals with mobility disabilities by promoting inclusive design, increasing public and institutional awareness, and supporting the transformation of spaces into environments that are truly usable by all.
We are committed to ensuring that every institution, public or private, reviews and improves its accessibility information, making it easy for individuals with mobility aids—walkers, crutches, canes, and more—to know whether they can safely navigate a space. We believe accessibility is not a luxury or a legal checkbox, but a fundamental element of a just and inclusive society.
By guiding public and private institutions to go beyond minimum compliance and create spaces that are welcoming, transparent, and thoughtfully designed, we aim to ensure that all people can fully participate in public life.
Our true beliefs
for your benefits
We’re not just about accessibility; we’re about creating a world
where everyone can explore confidently.
Our mission is to combine independence with a spirit of
discovery—one city, one venue at a time.
Our true beliefs
for your benefits
We’re not just about accessibility; we’re about creating a world
where everyone can explore confidently.
Our mission is to combine independence with a spirit of
discovery—one city, one venue at a time.
Accessibility Requires Information
Compliance and Accessibility Are Not the Same
You Don’t See Us Because We Can’t Get There
Accessibility Beyond Compliance
Our passionate
teammates
Get to know the dedicated individuals behind WWD—a team driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. Together, we bring ideas to life and make great things happen.
1. Dedicated Accessibility Page: Publish Detailed Accessibility Information
Ensure websites include complete and clear information about accessibility — from parking and entrances to interior navigation. Accessibility information should be easy to find, thorough, and updated regularly to reflect real conditions, not just compliance status.
2. Address All Mobility Aids, Not Just Wheelchairs
Accessibility is not one-size-fits-all. Acknowledge and provide details for people using walkers, canes, crutches, and other mobility aids — not only for wheelchair users. Many barriers affect these individuals differently and must be specifically addressed.
3. Go Beyond Compliance — Strive for True Accessibility
Being ADA-compliant is a baseline, not the goal. Evaluate venues and facilities with the real-world experiences of people with mobility challenges in mind. Physical improvements and thoughtful planning show a commitment to genuine inclusion, not just legal requirements. Whenever possible, include people using a variety of mobility aids in planning.
4. Understand That Visibility Reflects Accessibility
IIf you don’t see people with disabilities at a venue, barriers preventing their access likely exist. Proactive, honest information and thoughtful accommodations allow everyone to plan ahead, participate fully, and feel welcome.
