Five reasons why you should leave your first disabled access review

Five Reasons Why You Should Leave Your First Disabled Access Review

Our Communications Intern, Haneul, shares her five reasons to leave us a disabled access review - as someone who has been in your shoes.

1. Why you should get involved: it’s easier than you think

The idea of writing a review can feel intimidating. I get it - I used Euan’s Guide to find great places to go for years before I wrote my first review. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to be an expert in accessibility. You just need to care.

We all know how frustrating bad access information can be. Whether it’s vague details on a website, confusing phone calls, or information that simply doesn’t exist, it makes planning a trip unnecessarily difficult. In fact, our Access Survey shows that 90% of disabled people check access information before visiting a venue, yet 77% have found venue websites misleading, confusing, or inaccurate.

Guidebooks and websites rarely tell the full story. Only real disabled people and their families know what truly makes a place accessible, and your review ensures others get the real deal.

2. Shout out the places that get it right

On the flip side, some places really do get it right - and they deserve recognition! 

We know that people are more likely to leave reviews when they’ve had a bad experience, but celebrating the good ones is just as important.

In 2025, accessibility should be a given. But when a venue goes above and beyond, it’s worth shouting about. Whether it’s outstanding access, knowledgeable staff, or small touches that make a difference, a review is a great way to say thank you and encourage other venues to follow their example. After all, 70% of disabled people are more likely to visit somewhere new if they feel welcomed by staff or the venue demonstrates that it cares about accessibility.

3. Reviews actually make change happen

It might feel like writing a review just goes into the void, but that’s not true. We update every venue when they get a Euan’s Guide review, so they do read your reviews, and some even respond, letting you know what changes they’re making as a result of your feedback.

Reviews also encourage other disabled people to get out and explore. 78% of disabled people are not confident about visiting new places when thinking about accessibility, so your review can make a real difference in helping others feel more assured about where they go.

4. It’s easy, fun, and feels good

If you like keeping track of where you’ve been, logging your experiences, or taking photos, writing reviews is a great creative outlet. It’s also a hobby with impact!

74% of survey respondents agreed that Euan’s Guide gives them a greater choice of accessible places to go. Plus, reviews can help highlight access issues that might otherwise be ignored. For example, 77% of disabled people have avoided going somewhere because they couldn’t find information about an accessible toilet, and 73% have encountered an accessible toilet they couldn’t use. Sharing these details in your review helps inform others and push for change.

I get emails from Euan’s Guide to let me know alerting me that “someone has visited a venue because of my review,” and let me tell you—the feeling of satisfaction is incredible. Reviewing is certainly NOT a thankless job!

5. You’re part of a community of thousands who care

By leaving a review, you’re joining thousands of people who care about making accessibility better. Whether you’re writing a quick review or a deep dive, you’re part of something bigger, helping others find accessible places and encouraging venues to improve their disabled access.

Beyond reviews, the Euan’s Guide community is active and welcoming. Every month, our Volunteer Coordinator Claire hosts book clubs with our Euan’s Guide Ambassadors. We run trips, hold training sessions, and spotlight our Ambassadors - and it’s all great fun! 

Just by reading this blog, you’ve already made a difference by caring. But by leaving a review, you can join the thousands already making the world a more accessible place, one review at a time.

Want to know more? Read my blog post: Why I didn't review disabled access on Euan's Guide - but now I do.

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