Note: This app does not work with screen readers yet, but were working on it!
Smart Access provides comprehensive accessibility audits collecting GPS location data, photos of the accessibility features, and a timestamp.
The information is easy to see in the Smart Access application. It allows users to plan a safe journey before leaving their house, no matter what their ability levels is.
- The Bike Lane data helps parents plan safe bike routes to school.
- The Bus Stop data allows users to see which nearby bus stop has the best shelter, and will show wheelchair users where there is a shelter with a space for a wheelchair.
- The Accessible Parking and Off-street Parking will show users where car parks are whether theyre standard parks, Accessible for side-entry vehicles, or Accessible for rear-entry vehicles.
- Playgrounds, Shade, Park Bench, and Public Toilets helps families choose a good place for an outing.
- The Kerb Ramp, Footpath Width, Gradient, Barriers, Surface Problems, and Flat Area to Cross help those with Mobility Impairments navigate the streets.
- Tactile Present, Crossing Type, Vertical Height, Signage, and Overhead Clearing - Footpath help those with Visual Impairments navigate the streets.
Without data on where accessibility features are and are not present decision makers are not equipped with all of the tools they need to best prioritise infrastructure upgrades. Most importantly, not collecting this data stops decision makers from knowing the true extent of the problem or the economic costs and opportunity costs that come with not including everyone in society with universal design.
Unlike past audits that have only collected data on four accessibility features and have not been easily accessible to the general public, we are collecting detailed data on 35 different variables identified through extensive consultation with the disabled community, with all information easy and free for the public to access with the Smart Access application.
See terms of use here: https://smartaccess.enterprises/terms-of-use