A11yMapr is a community-driven platform that maps and rates the accessibility of public and digital spaces. We are revolutionizing how people with disabilities interact—physically and digitally. We imagine a world where every person — regardless of disability — can navigate, access, and own both public and digital spaces with full autonomy and dignity.
Built for, with, and by disabled people, this project allows everyone to contribute data about access barriers, inclusive features, and infrastructure gaps.
We believe accessibility is a collective responsibility and you have a role to play.
According to the WHO:
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Over 1.3 billion people globally live with significant disabilities (1 in 6 of us).
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Over 250 million older adults experience moderate to severe disability. Yet most real-world spaces — from sidewalks to schools — remain undocumented or inaccessible.
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Accessibility Data is Missing: There’s no centralized, open, and culturally relevant accessibility database for spaces globally.
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Digital Tools Exclude Many: Most mapping tools are not accessible themselves, and don't consider the realities of PWDs.
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Inclusive Design Starts with Inclusive Data: You can’t fix what you can’t measure. A11yMapr makes invisible barriers visible.
A11yMapr bridges this gap. It empowers communities to map accessibility, one place at a time.
- Crowdsourced Reviews – Submit photos, feedback, and accessibility reports of physical spaces.
- AI-Powered Audits – Analyze visual content for accessibility elements like ramps, stairs, signs.
- Local Dashboards – Cities and communities get real-time accessibility data and scores.
- Multi-language Support – Includes translation and localization for inclusive participation.
- Open API – Designed for civic integration (e.g., planning, education, transit).
| Role | What You Can Contribute |
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| Developers | Build features, APIs, browser plugins |
| Designers | Design inclusive UI, badges, templates |
| Data Collectors | Map locations, submit reviews, validate info |
| Translators | Localize interface and guides |
| Storytellers | Share lived experiences and access stories |
| Civil Society Orgs | Partner for outreach and awareness |
| Students & Educators | Run mapping clubs, integrate into curricula |
It's the 1st of May 2025 so we're very much still in the ideation stage, and ideas are more than welcome ❤️. It doesnt mattter who you are! Developer, designer, data lover, marketer, or activist. Everyone can contribute:
- Read our Contributing Guide
- Join our GitHub Discussions
- Start with a good first issue — or submit your own!
- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
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Finalize product scope and system architecture
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Build core team and governance structure [Please reach out if you'd like to be a part of the core team]
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Launch design & documentation repositories
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Begin outreach to disability advocates and pilot cities
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Set up community onboarding (via GitHub + Discord)
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July–Sept 2025: MVP release, community testing, begin mapping at least 3 starter cities
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Oct–Dec 2025: Mobile app (offline support), review dashboards, SMS/USSD feature testing
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Jan–Mar 2026: AI integrations, accessible route planner beta, partner pilot rollouts
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Apr–June 2026: Country-level mapping goals, platform governance model launch
A11yMapr is built with, not just for, disabled people.
We follow a strict code of conduct based on respect, inclusion, and mutual support. See CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md for full details.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
A11yMapr is powered by the community, for the community.