AccessNow

The joys of the outdoors for all to explore

The company maps trails across Canada to help people of all abilities discover the accessible outdoors.

The education program aims to prepare future accessibility advocates by turning learning into action.

Fora’s report says accessibility needs are common in family travel and that the travel industry is not well equipped to handle them.

The page describes an accessible photowalk held in Toronto on November 28 to bring the AccessNow and 500px communities together through photography.

AccessNow’s official blog covers accessibility topics and events in its community and around the world.

AccessNow shares accessibility information worldwide.

The AccessFest kit provides official logos, social-ready graphics, and event facts.

AccessFest shares updates about its activities and has an Instagram account.

AccessNow founder Maayan Ziv in the media. AccessNow, accessibility and advocacy in toronto local and national news.

AccessNow lists open positions in technology, marketing, sales, and operations.

AccessNow is made up of a team driven by purpose and passion

Maayan ziv bio photo

Natali bio photo

Access Now shares accessibility information worldwide and maps places with pins.

AccessFest is a celebration of what’s possible when inclusion leads.

For more than a decade, AccessNow has worked alongside people with disabilities, businesses, governments, and communities to make the world more accessible.

Find and rate accessibility of restaurants, hotels, stores, bars and more. AccessNow is pin-pointing accessible places around the world.

Map with colour coded pins

Destination Ontario and AccessNow launched a partnership to improve accessibility in Ontario’s travel industry. The collaboration aims to create more inclusive experiences for travelers with disabilities. Initiatives will focus on removing barriers in tourism services and infrastructure during National AccessAbility Week.

Jun 2026newswire.caNews article

AccessNow secures a $250,000 USD Novartis Prize to advance its accessibility platform, designed to support individuals with multiple sclerosis. The award funds further development of tools aimed at improving digital and physical accessibility. The Toronto-based nonprofit focuses on removing barriers for people with disabilities through technology.

Jul 2020BetaKitNews article

A Toronto-based startup launches an app that maps accessibility features for users with disabilities. The company secures **$1.5 million in new funding** from the Canadian government and **corporate backing from Microsoft**. The tool aims to improve navigation for wheelchair users, visually impaired individuals, and others with mobility challenges.

Aug 2019CTVNewsNews article

AccessNow secures **$2.7 million in federal funding** to expand its crowdsourced platform tracking accessibility in public spaces and venues. The platform aggregates real-time data from users to assess barriers in locations like transit hubs, parks, and businesses. This investment supports broader efforts to improve inclusivity in urban infrastructure.

Aug 2019BetaKitNews article