Hi All, I've been working with a local DC technology accessibility group through the D.C. public library. I've been asked to give a workshop on mapping/navigation/lbs with regards to people with disabilities. I'm writing to you all to see if you have additional examples or ideas. I'm looking for both high and low tech and preferably low or no cost options.
Here are examples of which I'm aware: -Click and Go Maps http://www.clickandgomaps.com/ which reads directions to the user and works in a way similar to typical Google Maps or Mapquest directions. -Foursquare with the accessibility features on the iPhone or using the SMS update function there are a few visually impaired people I'm friends with that play Foursquare. If you think about it there isn't really a visual component, it is who and what is around you. -University of Maryland routing map http://map.umd.edu/map/ allows routing based on if the person using it can do stairs, needs curb cuts, etc -Loadstone which is free navigation software http://www.loadstone-gps.com/ -Mobile Geo which is expensive navigation software http://www.codefactory.es/en/products.asp?id=16 -Tactile maps: the DC library actually has the facilities to print these, so I might make a couple Anyway any ideas and feedback welcome, -Kate Chapman _______________________________________________ Geowanking mailing list [email protected] http://geowanking.org/mailman/listinfo/geowanking_geowanking.org
