Peachability Walk June 22, 2025

This image depicts in the foreground four diverse people with different disabilities traveling in the middle of a street, aligned together, moving calmly as if intent to get to their destination. From left to right, they are: 1) a Black guy with hands on the wheels of his wheelchair as if pushing it, 2) a dark haired, white-looking guy (could be Latino) with very dark glasses walking holding a white cane with the red bottom, 3) an elderly white-looking woman walking with a brown cane, and 4) a dark-haired white-looking woman walking with her medium brown golden retriever-type service dog. Behind them are lots of people walking in the middle of the street - some looking straight while others are looking to the left or to the right. Above the image are the words: "PeachAbility Walk joins in with Atlanta Streets Alive"

Peachability Walk on June 22, Celebrates Inclusivity, Accessibility at Atlanta Streets Alive

What: The Peachability Walk is an all-abilities group stroll that brings together people with and without disabilities to participate in Atlanta Streets Alive. Atlanta Streets Alive closes designated streets to vehicles, creating a safe, pedestrian-only environment to promote walkability, healthy living, and community celebration. Beginning at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, Peachability Walk participants will walk north from 5th Street toward 10th Street (for approximately 30 minutes), enjoy refreshments at a nearby cash bar, Hudson Grille Midtown (opens a new tab) (around one hour), and then return to the church (another 30-minute walk). The route features vendors and activities along Peachtree Street and participants are encouraged to bring money for any refreshments, drinks, or purchases.  Both the Peachability Walk and Atlanta Streets Alive events are free. Learn more about Atlanta Streets Alive at:

https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/ (Opens a new tab).

When & Where:

  • Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • Attendee Check-in: 2:00 – 4:30 PM ET
  • Volunteer Guide Check-in: 1:30 – 5:00 PM ET
  • Meeting Location: Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
    • Drop-off Instructions: Peachtree Street will be closed. Instruct drivers to drop you off at the back parking lot entrance at Juniper and 5th Street.

Audiom Peachtree Streets Alive Map

Why

People with disabilities represent one of the groups most in need of accessible, pedestrian-friendly streets. Yet large “open-streets” events can be difficult to join alone. The Peachability Walk aims to:

  1. Demonstrate Presence: Show the City of Atlanta that disabled residents want to be active participants in community life.
  2. Demand Accessibility: Advocate for more pedestrian-centric infrastructure that accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, service animals, and blind residents.
  3. Foster Inclusion: Create a fun, social environment in which people of varying abilities can celebrate together.

Disabled Atlantans are often overlooked in civic engagement. By walking as a unified group, Peachability Walk participants underscore the importance of inclusive public spaces and healthy, walkable neighborhoods.

Who: The Peachability Walk is organized by XR Navigation, a blind owned and run company providing digital maps and spatial diagrams everyone can use, and SHOWAbility, a leading nonprofit focusing on bringing awareness and opportunities to performing artists with disabilities and bridging gaps in accessibility, relatability and visibility as it relates to the disability community.   The initiative is being supported by the Center for the Visually Impaired and Saint Mark United Methodist Church. Volunteers will serve as walking guides, offering assistance and ensuring everyone can participate safely.

How to Participate:

If you would like to join or serve as a volunteer guide, please complete the registration form and provide either your phone number or email (Opens a new tab).

For additional information or media inquiries, contact:

Join us on June 22nd to celebrate walkability, accessibility, and community unity in Atlanta.