# P2P Disability The disabled community comes together to fill gaps in systemic support. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Oct 24, 2017 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/p2p-disability ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the P2P Disability trend? **P2P Disability:** Though ADA has ensured North American society improves accessibility and mindfulness for the disabled community, there is still progress to be made. This community is making that progress themselves by coming together through digital means to provide easy-access support. This approach is not dissimilar to that of other marginalized groups -- i.e, the rise of diversity in online influencers as a reaction to the Media Gap -- demonstrating the application of Instant Entrepreurship within social issues. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 28, 2016 to Mar 17, 2018 - Published: Oct 24, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the P2P Disability trend ### Peer-to-Peer Disability Support The disabled community is filling gaps in systemic support through digital means, demonstrating the application of Instant Entrepreneurship within social issues. ### Crowdsourced Accessibility Data Crowdsourcing data from users can increase accessibility and encourage businesses to contribute to making public spaces more accessible overall. ### Sharing Economy for Mobility Devices Creating a sharing economy website can increase accessibility to new mobility devices, especially for consumers who have a hard time finding trials outside of rehabilitation centers. ## What the P2P Disability trend means for industry ### For Travel and Hospitality Technology and improved infrastructure can be leveraged to increase accessibility and improve the travel experience for people with disabilities. ### For Ridesharing and Transportation Accessible transportation services can be provided to people with disabilities to increase their mobility and independence through specially equipped vehicles and ridesharing services. ### For Assistive Technology New assistive technology can be developed to improve accessibility and provide new solutions for people with disabilities, such as wheelchair-sharing networks or accessibility filters for rental listings. ## Workshop question How can you join the conversations that underserved communities are having without your brand, about your brand? ## Trend signals for P2P Disability Trend score 1.4 out of 10, from popularity 19%, activity 14%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 19% - Activity: 14% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the P2P Disability trend 5 featured examples from Jul 28, 2016 to Mar 17, 2018. - [Wheelchair-Sharing Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedrive): WHILL's WeDrive Service Connects People in Need of Personal Mobility (Category: Social Good) Implication: Sharing economy concepts within the mobility device industry have the potential to disrupt traditional sales channels and revolutionize accessibility modes. - [Accessible Travel Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnbs-new-filters): Airbnb's New Filters Will Make Finding Accessible Spaces a Lot Easier (Category: World) Implication: The travel industry can leverage the trend of accessible travel filters to improve and expand their offerings for disabled travelers, attracting a larger customer base. - [Disability-Friendly Ridesharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uberassist): Thailand's uberASSIST is for People With Disabilities (Category: Autos) Implication: Ridesharing platforms can disrupt the transportation industry by offering specialized services that cater to people with disabilities, expanding their user base and market share. - [Accessible Accommodation Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-accommodation): Accomable Helps You Find Disability-Friendly Accommodations (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the hospitality industry by incorporating accessibility features and offering tailored services for disabled guests. - [Crowdsourced Wheelchair Accessibility Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-accessibility): Google Maps Now Tells Users About Accessibility (Category: Social Good) Implication: Technology companies can develop new tools and features to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, creating a more inclusive user experience for all. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) All articles: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood)