Getting Started
The BluePath Membership process relies on a self-assessment of your business – that means YOU conduct the accessibility survey! This is an eye-opening way for you to take a look for yourself at what barriers may exist at your business. You can also take advantage of the technical expertise in your area by contacting us to set up a professional survey.
If you meet the minimum BluePath standards, you will become a Member and receive a free profile in our business directory and a decal for your door/window to indicate that you are a user-friendly business.
If we find any barriers, you will receive free professional recommendations on how to make necessary changes and you will always have access to our technical assistance center. We will support you until you become eligible for Membership!
The "PathFinders" who use this directory will have the opportunity to write reviews and rate each of the BluePath Priorities. We hope this feature provides you with a new customer perspective and a way to demonstrate excellent customer service by responding to questions or concerns.
Step 1:
Watch the video "How to Conduct an Accessibility Survey"
Step 2:
Download and print the checklist that corresponds to your type of business. The following "priorities" must be accessible and will be the focus of the checklists:
1. Parking
2. Approach and Entrance
3. Access to Goods and Services
4. Restrooms
5. Category Specific Features:
| Hotels |
Restaurants |
Retail Stores |
| Guest Rooms | Tables and Chairs |
Aisles |
| Check In Counters |
Bars and Counters |
Dressing Rooms |
| Service and Check Out Counters |
Step 3:
Go through your business using the checklist, thinking about "The CAT" and answering each of the items, taking pictures, and noting measurements. The more detail you can give us, the more precise our recommendations can be!
Step 4:
Mail the completed checklist to:
BluePath
6912 220th St., Ste 105
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Then...
BluePath will review your checklist and determine if you are eligible for membership.
→ If your business is accepted for Membership, your business profile will be activated in the Directory and you will receive the BluePath decal, Member certificate, an etiquette tips poster and the electronic BluePath logo for you to use however you wish.
→ If your business is not accepted for Membership, BluePath will contact you to get more information about the inaccessible items, perform a second review and then provide you with recommendations and technical assistance. Remember you can contact our Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-949-4232 or 425-771-7424.
Watch or Listen to the Corridor of Accessible Travel Video!