7th Anniversary & Relaunching HERO & ACCESS: Let’s Map a Healthier, More Inclusive World! 🌍

[doc_dells]

For me, January 1st is more than just New Year’s Day—it’s also my Local Guides anniversary! This year, I’m celebrating 7 years of contributing to Google Maps and Connect, helping people discover new places and make better decisions every single day.

And yes… I’ll admit it: every year, I excitedly wait for that special anniversary email to land in my inbox! There’s just something so rewarding about seeing those milestones written out. How about you all? Do you also find yourself checking your inbox for that anniversary email each year?

To celebrate this 7-year milestone, I’m so excited to relaunch two series I first introduced in 2021: the Health Edu seRies on cOnnect (HERO) and ACCessibility Edu Series (ACCESS). This year, I’m bringing them back with fresh perspectives, new examples, and practical tips to help inspire our amazing community!

Through HERO, I’m looking to bring more focus to health awareness. I want to show how our contributions can build healthier neighborhoods by highlighting vital resources like hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and wellness spaces. By sharing this data, we help everyone find the care and support they need more easily.

With ACCESS, I’m hoping to broaden how we think about inclusion. It’s not just about physical disabilities—it’s about everyone! Whether it’s nursing rooms for moms, safe street crossings for kids, or priority seating for our elders, accessibility means making sure everyone can move through the world safely and comfortably.

My goal for these series is simple: I want to show that our small edits and reviews as Local Guides can truly make life a little easier, healthier, and more inclusive for everyone . Together, let’s make Google Maps more than just a tool for directions —let’s make it a global home for well-being and inclusion.

Stay tuned for HERO Part 2 and ACCESS Part 4 — coming your way soon!

[MahabubMunna]

Congratulation @doc_dells

[jayasimha78]

@doc_dells Congratulations! Happy Anniversary!

[Jacob_Creutzfeldt]

That’s great how you do that!

[NareshDarji]

Congrats on your 7-year milestone @doc_dells

[ns_septi]

Selamat Mbak @doc_dells semangat terus berkontribusi

[doc_dells]

Hi @MahabubMunna thank you so much

[doc_dells]

Thank you @jayasimha78

[marcorp]

@doc_dells congrats on your anniversary and your initiatives for this 2026! Keep shining!

[GaziSalauddinbd]

Congratulations @doc_dells
Happy 7 years

[doc_dells]

Hi @Jacob_Creutzfeldt thank you . By the way, looking your signage “from border” … are you based in Basel?

[doc_dells]

Hiii @NareshDarji thank you! I will join the challenge

[doc_dells]

Thank you @marcorp

[doc_dells]

Hi @GaziSalauddinbd thank you

[doc_dells]

Hiii mbak @ns_septi terima kasih banyak. Semangatttt teruss

[Jacob_Creutzfeldt]

@doc_dells

only 500 meters before the border with the canton of Basel-Stadt

[doc_dells]

@Jacob_Creutzfeldt Ahh ok, I have visited Basel multiple times for work. In fact, I shared a post here about my experience in Basel once

[Jacob_Creutzfeldt]

@doc_dells

Okay, ich kann ja Mal nachschauen ob ich deinen Beitrag finde . . .

When you were in Basel, I was still living in northern Germany.

At least you saw some of the city on your walks

Of course I would have gladly helped you back then if I had been able to.

[Roman_Ahmmed]

Congratulations on your milestone! Keep up the good work! @doc_dells

[Shubhu1]

@doc_dells congratulations Happy Anniversary