* This post is kindly sponsored by Able Eyes. *

Imagine travelling with your child who is on the Autism Spectrum, a parent who uses a wheelchair, or a loved one suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Some of their biggest challenges stem from visiting an unknown environment, encountering factors they cannot change, or feeling unprepared. Because of this, getting to the destination is often one part of a very long process. Yet most people don’t have to consider any of these things before leaving their home.

For example, parking and entry options. The exact location of exits. The proximity and height of tables. Available quiet areas. The size of bathroom/restroom stalls and whether such facilities are accessible. Transportation options etc. These are only some of the many issues people living with disabilities must consider before going anywhere. Something I’m sure the AYL community can truly resonate with!

In 2017, I (Meegan Winters, now the CEO/Co-Founder of Able Eyes), stepped out of my role as an Assistant Principal to help solve some of these issues relating to community access. Together with my experience in teaching children with Autism, paired with my best friend who was a wheelchair user and now an angel, the idea behind what is now a worldwide business was ignited. Helping people access the community with confidence and comfort.

Now you’ve learnt about the company’s history, you might be wondering how our life-changing platform works? Well, the Able Eyes website was specifically designed to support people living with both physical, mental, and invisible disabilities, by providing and hosting virtual walk-through tours of public spaces across the world. Such as restaurants, schools, doctor's offices, rehab centres, shopping centres and more. Providing people of all abilities with an opportunity to explore places, evaluate accessibility, and decrease anxiety from the comfort of their own home.

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