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BillionAbles app will help find accessible places for disabled people

July 25 , 2017 2461 days 1338 0
  • BillionAbles has announced the launch of a new app called BillionAbles, aimed at finding accessible places across India for people with disabilities.
  • The app will serve as "India’s first Access Guide for persons with special needs."
  • BillionAbles app offers filter-based searches as well. People can look for places based on accessibility of ramps, lifts, elevators, step free access, braille and signage, sign language availability, gluten free food, eating aids, assistance available, large print, and more. The results are displayed as a list as well as in Map View.
  • BillionAbles app comes with in-app navigation and quick calling features as well.
  • Users can rate the app after using it, via rating/review feature. The app gives out reward points to users add listings and submit reviews. These points can be redeem at selected accessible merchant outlets.
  • BillionAbles is a social startup founded by Sameer Garg, who suffered disability.

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