Yelp Adds Accessibility Details To Business Listings

In addition to “wheelchair accessible,” new search attributes on the site include “accessible parking near entrance,” “ADA-compliant main entrance,” “ADA-compliant restroom” and “no steps or stairs,” which indicates that these impediments are not present at the entrance or inside a business.

Users can also search for “ASL proficient,” signifying that at least one staff member is ASL proficient, or “closed captioning on TVs,” indicating that at least one television at a restaurant, food or nightlife establishment features closed captioning. Other search options include “Braille menus available” and “QR code menus available.”

The new attributes can be seen on business pages by clicking on the “accessibility” section, Yelp said. Business owners can add these details to their listings by editing their “Business Information” section.