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Ann Arbor becomes first Wheel the World-verified city in Michigan; Hands-On Museum among verified sites
Summary
A city-hosted segment announced Ann Arbor’s designation as Michigan’s first Wheel the World 'destination' and highlighted the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s verification to help wheelchair-using visitors plan accessible trips.
Ann Arbor has been named the first Wheel the World‑verified destination in Michigan, the city’s FYI program announced.
Host Dana Denha said the Wheel the World initiative helps travelers find destinations evaluated for wheelchair access. "If you have a child in a wheelchair or a parent or grandparent in a wheelchair, you can go to the Wheel the World website and find places that they've already evaluated for you," Denha said, noting that the Ann Arbor Hands‑On Museum was among the first local sites to complete the evaluation.
Why it matters: City and tourism officials said the verification aims to reduce planning friction for families and travelers who use wheelchairs by listing verified establishments on WheeltheWorld.com. The segment emphasized inclusivity and the practical benefit of letting visitors know which local venues have been evaluated for accessibility.
How to use it: Denha directed listeners and viewers to visit WheeltheWorld.com to search for verified sites and to learn more about the program; she also pointed to the Hands‑On Museum as an example of a local venue that has completed the process.
The segment framed the designation as a step to make Ann Arbor easier to visit for people with mobility needs and to encourage local businesses to pursue accessibility evaluations.
