Google has introduced a wheelchair-accessible icon to Business Profile listings in Google Maps for businesses that claim to be wheelchair-accessible. This icon appears next to the business name but is currently only visible in Google Maps, not in Google Search.
Key Points:
- Wheelchair-Accessible Icon: A new icon indicating wheelchair accessibility is now shown on Google Maps for businesses that self-claim this feature.
- Visibility: The icon is visible in Google Maps but not yet in Google Search.
- User Reports: The feature was first noticed by Anuj Thaker and confirmed by others, including local SEO expert Ben Fisher.
- Historical Context: Google previously allowed businesses to add wheelchair-accessible attributes to their profiles and enabled searchers to filter locations by accessibility.
This update simplifies the process of finding accessible businesses by eliminating the need to check the About section for accessibility information.
