A11y Berlin: Svenja Heinecke & Sebastian Felix Zappe - wheelmap.org

TL;DR

Crowdsource accessibility information for wheelchair users is collected and shared globally.

Transcript

Now we can. OK So he is again just the title and so this is Sebastian and this is Svenja. We were already introduced but well my in my position in my team is a community manager so I'm working on the fields of communications engaging people trying to activate people and supporting people with the use of technology and yeah I am Sebastian Felix I am... Read More

Key Insights

• ♿ Sozialhelden focuses on practical solutions for social change by addressing accessibility barriers.
• ♿ Wheelmap.org was created to provide comprehensive accessibility information for wheelchair users.
• 💁 The Accessibility Cloud API harmonizes data formats for accessibility information on buildings globally.
• ℹ️ Crowd-sourcing accessibility data empowers users to actively contribute and verify information for greater accuracy.
• 😀 The new app by Sozialhelden aims to enable customizable data collection events for different disabilities.
• 🌐 The focus on easy data sharing and integration through the Accessibility Cloud API supports global accessibility initiatives.
• 💁 By standardizing data formats, the API simplifies the sharing and utilization of accessibility data across various platforms.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Wheelmap.org collect and verify accessibility data?

Wheelmap.org uses a decentralized user approach where users physically verify and update accessibility data, with data sets from different sources verifying each other.

Q: How many users does Wheelmap.org have, and does the API support data verification?

Wheelmap.org has around 10k regular users, with 30-40k visits per month. The API currently supports read-only access, but plans are in place to allow for data verification from user-contributed sources.

Q: What is the purpose of the new app being developed by Sozialhelden for accessibility data collection?

The new app aims to enable customized data collection events for various disabilities, allowing communities to collect and share accessibility data easily.

Q: How does the Accessibility Cloud API simplify the process of sharing accessibility data globally?

The Accessibility Cloud API standardizes data formats for accessibility information, enabling easy sharing and integration of data across different platforms and applications.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Sozialhelden is a non-profit organization focused on social impact and practical solutions for accessibility.

• Wheelmap.org was created to address the lack of accessibility information for wheelchair users.

• The Accessibility Cloud API harmonizes data formats for accessibility information on buildings globally.