Wheel the World Program
Travel Oregon has partnered with Wheel the World to make Oregon the first state to achieve "Accessibility Verified" designation. The designation elevates transparency and promotes inclusive travel experiences for people with both visible and non-visible disabilities.
The partnership with Wheel the World is part of Travel Oregon’s broader strategy to ensure Oregon is a welcoming destination for all. By broadening accessibility information, the program ensures travelers with disabilities and accessibility needs have clear, reliable information and welcoming experiences across our state. This milestone reflects a coordinated statewide effort to evaluate and improve the accessibility of tourism businesses in all seven of Oregon’s tourism regions.
About the Program
Wheel the World (WTW) is an online travel platform that supports people with disabilities find, book, and enjoy accessible destinations. In November 2024, Travel Oregon teamed up with WTW to assess over 300 businesses in 21 communities as a part of the current program.
To date, including both this program and previous assessments, more than 750 hotels, restaurants, parks, transportation providers and all Travel Oregon Welcome Centers across 43 communities (with more to come) have been evaluated. This work sets Oregon apart as a destination that provides evidence-based and measurement-backed accessibility information.
All evaluated businesses can be found on Travel Oregon’s Accessible Travel page and Wheel the World.
Benefits
For Communities & Businesses
- WTW gathers detailed accessibility data points and provides businesses with reports identifying areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- With permission, measurement points, photos, and information are uploaded to a dedicated landing page on WTW’s platform to promote each business.
- Access to WTW’s training academy and certification program on inclusive tourism practices.
- Increased visibility among WTW’s audience of travelers with accessibility needs.
For Visitors
- Transparent, reliable accessibility information across Oregon communities.
- Confidence to plan and book experiences that meet individual needs.
- Access to WTW’s research, blogs, and forums on accessible activities and destinations.
Marketing Campaign
Travel Oregon launched a consumer-facing marketing campaign to celebrate this partnership, announce Oregon’s statewide Accessibility Verified status, and showcase inspiring stories of accessible travel across all seven regions. Use the talking points and toolkit below to help support the campaign.
How to Get Involved
Want to work with WTW? Contact them for more details on an agreed upon rate structure for Oregon communities. Contact Sofia Bravo, Head of Customer Success at Wheel the World.
- Promotional launch offer for new and existing destinations available now through Dec. 30, 2025
- Special rates for new destinations available from Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
- Special rates for existing destinations available from Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
Questions about the program or how to work with WTW? Contact Kate Sappell at Travel Oregon.
