LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana is taking steps to become a more accessible destination for travelers and residents. Visit Lake Charles partnered with Wheel the World, a global organization that evaluates how well businesses accommodate people with disabilities.

The group spent several days in the region assessing 20 restaurants, hotels, parks, and attractions. Their goal: to collect detailed accessibility data that can help visitors plan trips with confidence.

“Travelers with disabilities want information and data about the places they’re visiting before they make that decision,” said Taylor Stanley with Visit Lake Charles. “By doing this project with Wheel the World, we’re able to give information to travelers looking to come to our destination, which helps them have a b

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