In a landmark two-year collaboration, the Toyota Mobility Foundation and the Michelin Corporate Foundation have been giving their support to Tourism & Handicaps association to promote freedom to move and inclusive mobility through a unified digital platform «My Easy Access».
This partnership brings together complementary expertise and a shared vision to expand the reach of accessible mobility solutions across urban environments.
After a first experimentation in Marseille, Tourisme & Handicaps, the French national association dedicated to inclusive tourism will play a central role in developing the platform in new cities, ensuring the platform’s quality, reliability, and alignment with the needs of people with disabilities. The association will continue the development of the application, coordinate data validation, user testing, and partnerships with local stakeholders, ensuring that the platform develops more globally reflecting real-world accessibility and supporting sustainable urban development.
Tourisme & Handicaps is proud to lead the operational deployment of My Easy Access in two more pilot cities beyond Marseille. Our mission is to ensure that accessibility is not an afterthought, but a foundation of how cities welcome everyone.
Annette Masson, President of the association Tourisme et Handicaps
The Toyota Mobility Foundation provides solutions developed through a successful project including an indoor/outdoor wayfinding app tailored for people with disabilities, and a pedestrian and multimodal trip planner that adapts routes based on individual mobility profiles—whether for wheelchair users, seniors, or families with strollers.
This partnership is a powerful example of how shared vision and collaboration can drive meaningful change. Together, we are building a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
Victoria Antonova, Manager at Toyota Mobility Foundation Europe
The Michelin Corporate Foundation supports a digital service that helps users identify accessible locations and routes in real time. The platform includes a mobile app, website, and GPS-based mapping, offering verified information on accessible venues, public transport, and events. It empowers users to navigate cities with confidence and autonomy.
With this service we are creating a movement towards more inclusive cities. Thanks to this partnership, it allows us to scale this impact and make a difference for more accessible mobility to all.
Forrest Patterson, Executive Director Michelin Corporate Foundation
As a first step, the three partners are combining their solutions to create a unified, user-centered mobility experience in Marseille and two other pilot cities. These cities will serve as testing grounds for the integrated platform in real-world conditions. The goal is to refine the service and evaluate its impact before scaling to additional regions.
This three-way collaboration exemplifies social innovative partnership targeted to public interest and a commitment to inclusivity, aiming to enhance quality of life for millions of people with limited mobility. By unifying for accessibility, the partners are setting a benchmark for future-ready mobility solutions that are scalable, user-centered, and socially impactful.
