Axs Maps Uses Crowdsourced Reviews to Help Disabled People Worldwide
Alyson Wyers — May 18, 2015 — Tech
References: axsmap & springwise
This global accessibility map is crowdsourced designed to help people with limited mobility. Axs Map is an app with venues from all over the world listed on it, plus reviews from users. This is supposed to help the disabled get around and know before entering which places have disability facilities.
The free app hopes to make the world a more accessible place. The accessibility map can be accessed via smartphone or desktop computer. Users can look at any area and search for restaurants, public bathrooms, retail spaces and more. The crowdsourced database includes ratings plus information on entry ways and restrooms.
In order to get community members involved in less mapped areas, Axs Map also hosts Mapathons to increase review numbers and help people in that area.
The free app hopes to make the world a more accessible place. The accessibility map can be accessed via smartphone or desktop computer. Users can look at any area and search for restaurants, public bathrooms, retail spaces and more. The crowdsourced database includes ratings plus information on entry ways and restrooms.
In order to get community members involved in less mapped areas, Axs Map also hosts Mapathons to increase review numbers and help people in that area.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourced Maps - Opportunity to develop platforms that crowdsource data to create maps for specific areas or categories, such as accessibility.
2. Accessible Tourism - Potential for creating innovative services and products in the tourism industry that cater specifically to individuals with limited mobility.
3. User-generated Reviews - Opportunity to build platforms that gather and provide user-generated reviews for various businesses and venues, allowing users to make informed decisions.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities in travel and hospitality venues.
2. Technology - The technology industry can explore creating user-friendly apps and platforms that enhance accessibility and usability for individuals with limited mobility.
3. Community Engagement - There is an opportunity for organizations to host events and initiatives that encourage community members to contribute to crowdsourced mapping projects and enhance accessibility in their local areas.
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