Liverpool ONE unveils two new schemes to improve accessibility for visitors

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00:00Liverpool One has unveiled two new schemes to improve accessibility for all visitors.

00:05With almost 40% of all households in the Liverpool City region having at least one disabled member,

00:10the new tools are aiming to support visitors.

00:12Sociability helps disabled people find accessible places.

00:15On this initial pilot, the majority of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues

00:20at the Retail and Leisure destination have been visited to assess their accessibility features

00:24and create an online directory of the venues.

00:27The online accessibility directory provides useful and reliable information,

00:31including information on toilets and access to stores,

00:34allowing visitors to filter results based on their specific needs,

00:37such as seating availability and accessible toilet provisions.

00:41Launching alongside Sociability will be Waymap,

00:44which is the first navigation app of its kind to work indoors, outdoors and even deep underground without GPS,

00:51with step-by-step guidance that ensures that users,

00:54including those with visual impairments, are able to confidently navigate venues.