Type of Project: Funded project In-house project Model project
Wheelmap Android App Version 2.0 Development

The app enables the use of Wheelmap.org (online map for searching and finding wheelchair accessible places) for mobile use on Android devices. Wheelmap is a map for wheelchair accessible places. Since 2010, anyone can find wheelchair accessible places, enter them and rate them using a traffic light system - easily and clearly. Wheelchair users around the world use Wheelmap.org as a tool for planning their day. Currently, more than 850,000 cafés, libraries, swimming pools and many other publicly accessible places are recorded. Wheelmap is based on the geodata of OpenStreetMap, a worldwide map with a large community that provides open data under a free license. Wheelmap thrives on the commitment of its community: Every week, mapping actions take place by volunteers, initiatives, groups, self-help organizations, and many more, who check places in their region or city for wheelchair accessibility, mark them, and thus further expand the knowledge base on Wheelmap.org. On average, more than 300 markings are added daily, and many users also upload photos of entrances and other information. The Wheelmap is available in 25 languages and is available as a free app for the iPhone and Android phone.