Accessibility ♿ I updated 55 Travel Articles on LG Connect

When reviewing the travel-related articles out here on LG Connect I also realized that I haven’t included accessibility :wheelchair: information for those places which is very critical for the differently-abled people. I used a template as shown below and marked each criterion where the place passed or failed:

Some additional criteria can also be included when required.

For example, when writing about a public park the factors could be:

:heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair-accessible Children Playing Equipment.

:heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair-accessible Jogging Track.

:heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair-accessible Open Gym Equipment.

In the past, I have included information about reaching the place, local travel tips, nearby attractions, the best time to visit, where to stay, and so on, I am sure adding accessibility information :wheelchair: about the place now makes it the perfect article for a traveler.

Here’s the list of 55 articles related to travel have written so far on LG Connect

  1. Samadheeshwar Temple with an Ornately Decorated Nandi Mandap
  2. Rajasthani Thali - A Royal Treat to the Eyes and Taste Buds
  3. Cosmosphere Space Center: 4 Hidden Stories and Astonishing Facts
  4. Orchha Fort - The Hidden Gem of Bundelkhand
  5. Garhi Padhavali - A Hundred Stories Carved in Stone
  6. The Novelty and Utility of a Skyway Arizona
  7. Panna Tiger Reserve
  8. The Golden Gate Bridge and Park in San Francisco
  9. Museum #1 on Delhi Metro Yellow Line: Folk & Tribal Art Museum
  10. Ramoji Film City Hyderabad - A Lifetime Experience
  11. Bateshwar Temples - Witness Ruins Restored to Ancient Glory
  12. Boat Building and Competing Adventure at mPower Camp
  13. Big Banyan Tree: A Single-Tree Mini-Forest Near Bengaluru
  14. American Indian Art at the Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona
  15. Varaha Temple in Khajuraho
  16. New York Just Moved 2500 Miles to the West
  17. Sudha Museum of Everyday Objects that Move
  18. Witness a Stream Turn Into a Waterfall at Madhe Ghat Valley
  19. Street Level Metro Rail in Phoenix Arizona #StateChallenge
  20. Ekattarso Mahadev Temple: A World Away From the World
  21. Pyramid, Sphinx, and Obelisk in America
  22. Kanyakumari - The Confluence of Three Oceans
  23. Discover the Magic of Fractal Art at the Khajuraho Temples
  24. Nehru Boat Race 2019
  25. The Earthquake-Proof Ancient Temple of Kakanmath
  26. Delightful Burger at the New Pita Pocket Factory
  27. An Encounter with a Very Tall Cactus in Arizona
  28. Dance Extravagance at the Bagore ki Haveli Mansion
  29. A Visit to the Kansas Aviation Museum
  30. Umaid Mahal Hotel - Living a Royal Life
  31. An Encounter with Very Tall People at the Inorbit Mall
  32. JagMandir - The Palace on an Island
  33. Magical Musical Staircase Carved in Stone
  34. An Evening at the Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati
  35. Unexpected Limousine Experience at the Solver Sevens Casino
  36. Jantar Mantar in Jaipur - An Astronomical Experience
  37. Lodi Road Art District in New Delhi
  38. Innovative 3D Experience at Film Studio
  39. A Visit to the Coca-Cola Factory in Bengaluru India
  40. Walking With the Stars on the Hollywood Boulevard
  41. Detroit Auto Show
  42. Fountain Square Cincinnati - A Place Full of Joy
  43. Eagle Ridge Resort - A Blissful Experience
  44. Detroit Memory Lane
  45. Badal Mahal Gate
  46. Adventure Brings Energy to the Body and Mind
  47. KotiLingeshwar - A Place for Million Experiences
  48. The Carew Tower Observation Deck in Cincinnati
  49. Covenant Church, Cincinnati
  50. Captivating Murals of Cincinnati
  51. Dashavtar - The Secrets of Origins of Life in Stone
  52. Hotel Westing Cincinnati - A Room with Many Views
  53. Unique Hotel in Delhi with Antique Objects on Display
  54. Hyderabad Zoo - Unique Train Ride to Enjoy Flora & Fauna
  55. Wild Wild West Stunt Show at Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

It was an uphill task and needed some real-hard stamina.
I worked over the entire last week and updated about 55 of my existing articles on LG Connect with this information.

accessiblity_64.pngA Tip about the Icons

1. How to insert the Accessibility icon :wheelchair: using a desktop computer?
You can use any existing applications like Facebook or WhatsApp Web and insert the emoji icon for Wheelchair there.
Then Cut-Paste the emoji into Google Maps review.
It appears black-and-white and grainy like this but when viewed on an android device, it displays the icon properly

2. How to insert the Accessibility icon :wheelchair: using a mobile device Android/iOS?
Insert the emoji for the wheelchair in the category just before the flags group.

3. To include the :heavy_check_mark: emoji type :check and to include the :x: emoji type :cross

My Verdict

1. I think this is a good practice to include accessibility-related :wheelchair: information in every article under the travel topic.

2. Initially, it feels cumbersome but if you persist, it starts getting easier and all of your reviews now look great and even more helpful with the accessibility information added.

Try it out. and share your experience.

Meanwhile, I am conducting a Public Parks Accessibility Update Meetup in Delhi on Saturday, 26-July-2020.
See you there…

Till then… Happy Guiding

:blush:

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@TusharSuradkar you are an expertvin mapping and other things. You wrote so many articles! One of the best things in doing this collection is you feel so accomplished and a sense of confidence: look at how much you shared, how much knowledge would they bring to readers? How much time have you contributed and spent on writing and researching? Hat off for this!

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Thanks @TusharSuradkar for sharing your 47 articles and tips about accessibility :+1:t2:

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नमस्कार,

दादा किती तरी लेख लिह****लेत तुम्ही, खूपच उत्कृष्ट योगदान देत आहात तुम्ही या गुगल मॅप व कनेक्ट संकेतस्थळावर…

तुमचे प्रयत्न वाखाणण्याजोगे आहेत…

धन्यवाद हा लेख आमच्या सोबत सामाईक केल्याबद्दल…

** @NGUDAPE @Rohan10 @Anil6969 @RosyKohli what you think about this post, we are waiting for your feedback…**

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Great hard work @TusharSuradkar bro. You have given all 47 posts under one roof. Very easier and helpful for LGs… Thanks for sharing it with us bro… Hats off to you…

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Great work @TusharSuradkar !

Your aarticles are very interesting and well illustrated and now they have an additional Accessibility information! Well done!

Wish you all the best in your upcoming Accessibility meet-up in Dehli!

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You change the world a day at a time @TusharSuradkar I really appreciate your dedication in contributing to Google Map. I see some interesting articles you write about Michigan. Please let me know if you visit the Mitten State in the future. I will show you it’s beauty

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