The world is taking notice.
When spaces show they welcome everyone, people show up with confidence — and that's getting attention. Here's where Able Eyes and our partners have been featured in the press, on air, and on stage.
Press coverage.
AmeriDisability · January 26, 2026
Disability-Serving Website Features Virtual Tours for Accessibility Awareness
An in-depth Q&A on the Able Eyes mission, the zip-code tour search, the Video Modeling library, and founder Meegan Winters' origin story — and how previewing a space before you arrive changes the way people show up.
Michigan Meetings + Events · March 11, 2025
Cadillac 3D Virtual Tours Elevate City Accessibility
The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau launched 3D accessibility tours powered by Able Eyes, letting visitors preview hotel lobbies, guest rooms, and event spaces before arriving. President Evan Winters calls the tours "a game changer for people with physical and invisible disabilities."
WeAreTeachers · January 2026
38 Best Virtual Zoo Field Trips
Potter Park Zoo's Able Eyes walk-through tours are spotlighted among the best virtual zoo field trips, letting visitors of all abilities explore indoor habitats ahead of time and feel calm and confident before they ever walk through the gates.
EIN Presswire · January 6, 2023
The First Northern Michigan City, Indian River Becomes Able Eyes Accessible Certified
Indian River becomes the first Able Eyes Accessible city in Northern Michigan — with local dining, lodging, and attractions now offering virtual tours that let visitors preview every space before they arrive.
Amigo Mobility · September 2020
Navigate your life with Able Eyes
An early feature on the Able Eyes platform and the story behind why founder Meegan Winters started building tools that help people with physical and invisible disabilities explore their community from home.
Zeedia Media · March 2020
Able Eyes: Video PLUS an Experience You Can Control
A feature on how Able Eyes virtual tours put visitors in control of the experience, letting people of all abilities preview a space and feel comfortable before they ever step inside.
Giving Jar Blog · 2021
Charity Spotlight: Able Eyes
A spotlight on how Able Eyes shares skills and places online through interactive virtual tours and video modeling, making it easier for everyone to feel ready before they arrive.
Michigan Business Network · Late 2024
Michigan Business Beat: Meegan Winters on AbleVu & Able Eyes
Co-founder Meegan Winters joins Michigan Business Beat to talk about AbleVu and Able Eyes, recorded at a Lansing business summit — a candid conversation about building tools that help everyone feel ready before they arrive.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower · May 2023
AbleVu and Meegan Winters
A podcast interview with co-founder Meegan Winters on the story behind Able Eyes and how previewing a space's accessibility before visiting helps everyone feel ready before they arrive.
FOX47 News · February 2022
Good Neighbors: Seeing From a Different Perspective
A local TV feature naming Meegan Winters a Good Neighbor, with a family describing experiencing a venue together for the very first time — thanks to a virtual tour that gave them the confidence to walk through the door.
FOX47 News · March 2022
Able Eyes Offers Virtual Walk-through Tours
A local TV piece on how Able Eyes virtual walk-through tours help families know exactly what to expect before they arrive, so the first visit feels familiar from the start.
Rathbun Insurance · February 27, 2026
Know Before You Go: Rathbun Insurance Partners with Able Eyes
A partner sharing why they added a virtual tour so people can preview parking, the entrance, meeting spaces, and sensory elements before they arrive — making a first visit feel familiar instead of unfamiliar.
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau · January 2, 2025
Explore Cadillac with Confidence: Announcing 3D Accessibility Tours!
The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau launches Able Eyes–powered 3D accessibility tours, letting visitors preview lodging, attractions, and gathering spaces before they arrive in Northern Michigan.
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau · Partner spotlight
Accessibility Hub — Able Eyes 3D Tours
The Cadillac accessibility hub features Able Eyes 3D tours alongside accessible trails, properties, and resources, making it easy for visitors of all abilities to plan a trip with confidence.
Detroit Zoo · Partner spotlight
Visit Detroit Zoo — Maps & Virtual Tour
The Detroit Zoo invites guests to explore habitats and accessible amenities ahead of time with an Able Eyes virtual tour, so every visitor can feel prepared before they go.
Michigan DNR · Partner spotlight
Outdoor Adventure Center — Virtual Tour
The Outdoor Adventure Center offers an Able Eyes virtual tour so visitors can preview the building layout and accessibility features before arriving in downtown Detroit.
MSU Community Music School · February 2020
CMS Is Able Eyes Accessible
MSU's Community Music School partners with Able Eyes on a 360° virtual tour, giving people of all abilities the chance to acclimate to the space before walking through the doors.
Greater Lansing CVB · Partner spotlight
Choose Lansing — Able Eyes Accessibility Partner
Choose Lansing lists Able Eyes as an accessibility partner, helping people of all abilities explore Greater Lansing spaces ahead of time so they can plan visits with confidence.
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