Representatives from Park City businesses and community organizations celebrate earning Wheel the World’s Accessibility Verified designation during a July 23 event at the National Ability Center. Thirty local businesses were recognized for providing verified accessibility information and accommodations for travelers with disabilities. Photo: Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau

PARK CITY, Utah — Park City community leaders and local businesses gathered July 23 at the National Ability Center to celebrate the destination’s new Accessibility Verified designation from Wheel the World.

Attendees gather at the National Ability Center on July 23 to celebrate Park City’s new Accessibility Verified designation from Wheel the World. The initiative recognized 30 local businesses for their accessibility features and hospitality training. Photo: Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau

The Wheel the World partnership recognizes local businesses that provide verified accessibility information for travelers with disabilities. Photo: Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau

Thirty Park City hotels, restaurants, attractions, transportation providers and community services earned the Accessibility Verified seal after being evaluated for features including step-free access, bathroom usability, signage, navigation and accommodations for people with a range of disabilities.

Attendees listen to remarks during the July 23 celebration of Park City’s Accessibility Verified designation at the National Ability Center. Photo: Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau

The event also recognized graduates of Wheel the World’s Hospitality Training program and highlighted the partnership between Visit Park City, Wheel the World and the National Ability Center.