by WheelchairJimmy
WheelchairJimmy was created by Jim Parsons, a paraplegic who has used a manual wheelchair for more than four decades. Frustrated by the gap between hotel "ADA-compliant" claims and the reality experienced by wheelchair users, Jim began documenting the real-world accessibility of hotels, restaurants, and attractions from a full-time wheelchair user's perspective.
The site publishes detailed written reviews and video walkthroughs for hundreds of venues — primarily hotels in major US cities — assessing entrance access, room dimensions, bathroom configurations (roll-in shower availability, grab bar placement, toilet height, turning radius), common area navigation, and restaurant table accessibility. Each venue receives a Wheelchair Jimmy Accessibility Rating (WJAR) reflecting functional usability. A YouTube channel with over 200,000 views provides video walkthroughs complementing the written content.
WheelchairJimmy is aimed primarily at manual wheelchair users planning travel in the United States. Its focus on practical, functional accessibility — rather than legal checkbox compliance — makes it especially useful for travellers who need to know whether a hotel will actually work for their needs before booking, not just whether it meets the minimum legal standard.
Music and Memory trains care facilities and families to create personalised playlists for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions, helping them reconnect with memories, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life. Over 5,800 organisations across the US and internationally have been certified in their programme since 2010.
Music and Memory Inc.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customisable gaming hub designed for players with limited mobility. With 19 external input ports and broad compatibility across Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, it lets users connect switches, joysticks, and buttons in any configuration that works for their body.
Microsoft Xbox
SpecialEffect is a UK charity that helps physically disabled people play video games by adapting controllers and using eye-tracking technology. They provide free expert assessments, custom setups, and developer tools — including EyeMine for eye-controlled Minecraft and Eye Gaze Games for browser-based play.
SpecialEffect
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