How Sociability works

Find accessible places.
Add accessibility information.

Find, plan and share
accessible places

Use the free Sociability app to explore detailed accessibility information, add photos, and share your experience to help other Disabled people plan with confidence.

Sociability has its largest coverage across the UK, but you can add places and accessibility information anywhere in the world.

Get the Sociability app

Explore places and accessibility information

Search by place or location, then use detailed accessibility information and filters to plan before you go.

  • Map view

    Sociability app screen shot showing sociability mapped places near you with icons for bars and cafes on a map view, preview of venues at the bottom

    Explore places on an interactive map. Sociability Places show places with detailed accessibility information, while All Places are places that you can be the first to contribute information to.

  • List view

    Sociability app list view showing London venues in a list order with photos of the venue, how many miles away, opening times, and an accessibility summary

    Switch to list view for a detailed overview of your search results. See distance, opening hours and place types at a glance, then tap for full accessibility details.

  • Filters

    Sociability app screenshot showing filters, types of places such as bakery, bar, cafe, and accessibility features, entrances and exits, indoor spaces, bathroom options

    Filter by place type, opening hours, and accessibility features tailored to each area, such as entrances, indoor spaces, and bathrooms, to find places that fit your needs.

  • Map view

    Sociability app screen shot showing sociability mapped places near you with icons for bars and cafes on a map view, preview of venues at the bottom

    Explore places on an interactive map. Sociability Places show places with detailed accessibility information, while All Places are places that you can be the first to contribute information to.

  • List view

    Sociability app list view showing London venues in a list order with photos of the venue, how many miles away, opening times, and an accessibility summary

    Switch to list view for a detailed overview of your search results. See distance, opening hours and place types at a glance, then tap for full accessibility details.

  • Filters

    Sociability app screenshot showing filters, types of places such as bakery, bar, cafe, and accessibility features, entrances and exits, indoor spaces, bathroom options

    Filter by place type, opening hours, and accessibility features tailored to each area, such as entrances, indoor spaces, and bathrooms, to find places that fit your needs.


Can’t find somewhere on the map? You can add a new place to Sociability yourself.

Detailed accessibility information

Get the full picture with detailed accessibility information, from entrances and lifts to toilets and seating.

  • Accessibility information

    Access details screen showing the Entrances & Exits section with a photo of the main entrance and listed accessibility features on the Sociability app

    View detailed accessibility information for each place, including step-free access, lift details, lighting, sounds and smells, and toilets.

  • Accessibility walk-throughs

    Full-screen photo viewer showing a place entrance with a caption describing a small bump before the main area

    See photos, alt text, and detailed place walk-throughs showing key features up close, so you know exactly what to expect before you visit.

  • Accessibility alerts and updates

    Alerts tab showing a note from the Sociability team with additional accessibility information about the place.

    Stay informed with updates about a place’s accessibility and temporary issues like lifts being out of order or closed facilities, So you know exactly what is or isn’t working in real time.

  • Accessibility information

    Access details screen showing the Entrances & Exits section with a photo of the main entrance and listed accessibility features on the Sociability app

    View detailed accessibility information for each place, including step-free access, lift details, lighting, sounds and smells, and toilets.

  • Accessibility walk-throughs

    Full-screen photo viewer showing a place entrance with a caption describing a small bump before the main area

    See photos, alt text, and detailed place walk-throughs showing key features up close, so you know exactly what to expect before you visit.

  • Accessibility alerts and updates

    Alerts tab showing a note from the Sociability team with additional accessibility information about the place.

    Stay informed with updates about a place’s accessibility and temporary issues like lifts being out of order or closed facilities, So you know exactly what is or isn’t working in real time.

  • Accessibility information

    Access details screen showing the Entrances & Exits section with a photo of the main entrance and listed accessibility features on the Sociability app

    View detailed accessibility information for each place, including step-free access, lift details, lighting, sounds and smells, and toilets.

  • Accessibility walk-throughs

    Full-screen photo viewer showing a place entrance with a caption describing a small bump before the main area

    See photos, alt text, and detailed place walk-throughs showing key features up close, so you know exactly what to expect before you visit.

  • Accessibility alerts and updates

    Alerts tab showing a note from the Sociability team with additional accessibility information about the place.

    Stay informed with updates about a place’s accessibility and temporary issues like lifts being out of order or closed facilities, So you know exactly what is or isn’t working in real time.

Add the accessibility information that's missing

Can’t find a place on Sociability, or is accessibility information missing? Add it yourself with a few simple photos and help other Disabled people know what to expect.

Learn how to add information to the Sociability app.

  • Add places and photos

    Upload screen prompting users to add photos from their gallery or take new ones, with a reminder to add descriptions for screen reader users.

    If a place isn't listed yet, add it to Sociability and upload photos of its accessibility features to help others know what to expect.

  • Share accessibility experiences

    Experiences tab showing a user review with tips about accessing the venue's accessible bathroom.

    Visited somewhere recently? Leave a Sweet or Sour review to share your experience and help other Disabled people plan their visit.

  • Save accessible places

    My Saved Places screen displaying user-created lists.

    Save, share, and shout about your favourite places to help other Disabled people discover accessible places, too.

  • Add places and photos

    Upload screen prompting users to add photos from their gallery or take new ones, with a reminder to add descriptions for screen reader users.

    If a place isn't listed yet, add it to Sociability and upload photos of its accessibility features to help others know what to expect.

  • Share accessibility experiences

    Experiences tab showing a user review with tips about accessing the venue's accessible bathroom.

    Visited somewhere recently? Leave a Sweet or Sour review to share your experience and help other Disabled people plan their visit.

  • Save accessible places

    My Saved Places screen displaying user-created lists.

    Save, share, and shout about your favourite places to help other Disabled people discover accessible places, too.

  • Add places and photos

    Upload screen prompting users to add photos from their gallery or take new ones, with a reminder to add descriptions for screen reader users.

    If a place isn't listed yet, add it to Sociability and upload photos of its accessibility features to help others know what to expect.

  • Share accessibility experiences

    Experiences tab showing a user review with tips about accessing the venue's accessible bathroom.

    Visited somewhere recently? Leave a Sweet or Sour review to share your experience and help other Disabled people plan their visit.

  • Save accessible places

    My Saved Places screen displaying user-created lists.

    Save, share, and shout about your favourite places to help other Disabled people discover accessible places, too.

Sociability’s existing accessibility information has been built through professional mapping, partnerships and contributions from our community.

Today, our community helps grow our public coverage by adding places, photos and accessibility information, which is checked by Sociability before being published.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sociability app free to download and use?

Can I use Sociability on the web?

How do I search for accessible places on the Sociability app?

How do I use accessibility filters on the Sociability app?

Where does Sociability get its accessibility information from?

How do I get my business or venue listed on the Sociability app?

How can I update my venue’s accessibility information on Sociability?

Can Sociability help my business improve its accessibility?

Does Sociability only map public venues?