In My Size

If you’re not familiar with AllGo and it’s founder, Rebecca Alexander, check out their website here. The mission of AllGo is to collect reviews from plus-size people on the comfort and accessibility of public spaces so others can know what to expect. You can access AllGo from an app available on the Apple Store or Google Play. They also have a Twitter account.

But in 2020, AllGo is expanding their services to include design consulting for businesses and employers that want to make their spaces more welcoming for people of size. You can learn more about AllGo’s consulting services here.

I am hopeful that AllGo’s design consulting services will be used far and wide because it is so hard to work for a company that does not have your comfort and accessibility in mind. It is difficult to advocate for yourself in corporate environments. I’m fairly lucky to have an HR department and executives who listen to my needs and work to accommodate them, but it’s not that easy for most people. And even for me, it was an effort to find the confidence and strength to advocate for myself.

Also, it would be great to be able to walk into any restaurant or business and not have to worry about whether I will be able to fit into the chairs or booths or be able to stand up from the tables. So, while the reviews are invaluable, having AllGo out there actually making changes to the spaces we occupy is exciting.