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What do you get when you join BluePath?

By listing your disability friendly business on BluePath, you are offering your goods and services in an accessible manner to the 57 million Americans that have a disability, AND their friends and family. That group represents $490 billion dollars in discretionary spending.

You simply complete the 10 minute Quick Look Survey. Even if you can’t answer each question with a yes, you can show what accessibility options you do offer. And it will be easy to see where some small improvements can be made.

You will receive a welcome packet in the mail with a sticker to display on your business entrance. Instructions come on how to “claim” your listing so you can customize and even interact with your customers. You also receive a brochure with 25 simple ways to make your business accessible. These are low-cost simple ideas that you can implement right away. Consider replacing round doorknobs with lever handles, add bright contrasting tape to highlight steps, corners or edges for the visually impaired, and purchase signage that has high contrast and Braille on it. Many of the ideas don’t cost anything, they are just good practice for interacting with people with disabilities. Sign up your business today!