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New platform highlights Calgary's accessible and inclusive businesses

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Sean Crump, who is the co-founder of accessibility advocate company Included by Design, helped develop Krooshl. It's a platform allowing people to purchase tickets, plan events and see which venues in Calgary are inclusive.

"It brings accessible venues to the people that need them," Crump said.

Krooshl launched in early December and its map of Calgary show which of the city's businesses have accommodations such as automatic doors, wheelchair ramps, low tables and adjustable lighting and music.

Crump, the co-founder of accessibility advocate company Included by Design, helped develop Krooshl. It's a platform allowing people to purchase tickets, plan events and see which venues in Calgary are inclusive.

The map isn't very populated for Krooshl's launch -- just eight businesses are listed so far -- mostly because the team will visit each venue to make sure it is inclusive and barrier-free.

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  • Date

    Dec 27, 2021

  • By

    Jordan Kanygin

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