Wheelmap – find and mark wheelchair-accessible locations
Wheelmap - find and mark wheelchair-accessible locations
| Keywords | Accessibility Inclusion Online |
| Approach | Low-Threshold |
| Format of the Method | Hybrid (Combination Of The Two) |
| Duration of preparation | Short-Term (Less Than 1 Month) |
Duration
| From | Until |
Short Description
Wheelmap is a map for finding wheelchair accessible places. The map works similar to Wikipedia: Anyone can contribute and mark public places around the world according to their wheelchair accessibility. The Wheelmap is a participatory project! It thrives on as many people as possible rating places or getting involved in other ways. Wheelmap.org is a project of SOZIALHELDEN e.V. (located in Berlin, Germany). The association aims to sensitize people to social problems and encourage them to rethink. The SOZIALHELDEN have been on this mission since 2004.
Results
You can have a look at the news feed on wheelmap.org so see what events have been succesfully made and how the map is developing: https://news.wheelmap.org/en/news/
Goals
– Wheelmap.org wants to close the information gap on accessibility (Information on accessibility is very important and at the same time difficult to find)
– Wheelmap.org wants to set an example that people with different backgrounds and abilities naturally belong
– People with and without mobility impairments can take part in Wheelmap.org and awareness of accessibility in society is raised.
What is needed
1. Determine if you want to get involved as an individual person or as an organisation
2. Find your suitable (digital) commitment:
– Rate locations on their accesibility
– become an ambassador for wheelmap
– start a mapping event in your city
– start a school project
– help with translation in the project
– you can also buy a ramp as a donation for a restaurant for example
–> All information here: https://news.wheelmap.org/en/get-involved/
WHAT IS NEEDED: you need internet access
Responsible Organisation
| Name | Homepage | Logo |
| ILEU Ulm | https://ileu.net/ |