The city of Greenville has unveiled an ambitious, one-of-a-kind app to increase access for all. For the past two years, city staff has partnered with the Barbara Stone Foundation to create an accessibility app for downtown. '“Greenville has so much to offer,” said risk manager and ADA coordinator Mike Jank. “We want to make sure it’s accessible to everybody.” Jank and BSF Program Coordinator Chris Sparrow unveiled the web-based app to City Council members Monday night. AccessGVL will go live to the public this weekend at Fall For Greenville. “As someone who’s in a wheelchair, I understand the importance this will have upon people’s lives,” says Sparrow. “I hope as many people use it as possible.” Jank and Sparrow added parking garages, routes and restaurants to the maps, detailing every obstacle across every inch to help those with mobility issues navigate from point A to point B.
