# AccessMap

> Accessible navigation app for customized pedestrian routing based on mobility needs. (iPhone/iPad app by Taskar Center for Accessible Technology at UW.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessmap/id1123199015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Taskar Center for Accessible Technology at UW](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123199014)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessmap/id1123199015/reviews.md

## What is AccessMap?

There are many apps and sites to help people navigate by car: Waze, HERE, Apple Maps, Google Maps; all these apps offer some semblance of 'pedestrian' directions, but make gross assumptions about what hills you can take, how speedy you will be, what is a 'safe' walking or rolling environment, and many don't even provide basic information about whether or not there's a sidewalk there. AccessMap, previously a web application produced by the [Taskar Center for Accessible Technology](https://tcat.cs.washington.edu/) is bringing mobility equity to pedestrians by improving and customizing walking/rolling routing.

For International Day acknowledging Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3 #IDPWD2021) the group is releasing the mobile app that will allow Seattle, Bellingham and Mt. Vernon pedestrians generate customized walking directions tuned to personal mobility preferences. Users can request routes from A to B that include only crossings with “curb cuts” that allow strollers and wheelchairs to easily pass, or only sidewalks within a certain steepness range personalized to the user.

## Key features

- Customized walking/rolling directions
- Personalized mobility preferences
- Routes with curb cuts
- Steepness range filtering
- Sidewalk information


## Frequently asked questions about AccessMap

### What is AccessMap?

AccessMap is a navigation application designed to provide customized walking and rolling directions that cater to individual mobility preferences and accessibility needs.

### What areas does AccessMap cover?

Currently, AccessMap allows users in Seattle, Bellingham, and Mt. Vernon to generate customized walking directions.

### Can AccessMap help me find routes with sidewalks?

Yes, AccessMap can generate routes that include only sidewalks, and you can further customize this by specifying preferences like steepness or the presence of curb cuts.

### Does AccessMap offer routes suitable for wheelchairs?

Yes, AccessMap allows users to request routes that include only crossings with curb cuts, which are essential for strollers and wheelchairs to pass easily.

### What is the rating for AccessMap?

AccessMap has a rating of 4.3 stars based on 3 user ratings.

### Is AccessMap free to use?

Yes, AccessMap is completely free to download and use, with no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is AccessMap available on?

AccessMap is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is AccessMap updated?

The latest version of AccessMap, 2.2.2, was last updated on December 2, 2021.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.2.2 — 2021-12-02

# Updates
New UI, Bug fixes! 
New map "uphill" and "downhill" mode. The colored lines on the map correspond to your Mobility Profile uphill and downhill incline settings.
How-to-use AccessMap tutorials (see the info button on the map page). 
More screenreader and cross-language support. 
New Feedback form for crowdsourcing purposes. 
Sliding Cards added. 
Now able to search locations with exact coordinates.
Updated Mobility Profile.
Better route cards and elevator building hours information.

# Disclaimer
We offer users to submit feedback about footpath obstacles, but do NOT update sidewalk/footpath data in real-time and don’t have access to current city or private construction information (ex: construction work blocking sidewalks). Please use the app at your own risk and use caution while navigating.

# User Data
User tracking is off by default. Users may opt in with a consent prompt after toggling the "Track user data" switch in Settings. 
The data we may collect includes: app version, device type, timestamp of actions taken in app, language, timezone, and crash analytics. 
The app temporarily stores the coordinates of users' exact GPS location locally on their phone if they choose to use the Find My Location feature on the map.
Information we DO NOT track: users' Apple Store account, name, any other personal information.

# Known Issues
- Limited routing in some areas: Some data on parks and roads in campuses (such as the University of Washington main campus) are currently unsupported. We are working on improving the quality and extent of data behind the scenes.
- Using VoiceOver on the Map: VoiceOver may be laggy or appear stuck when panning over elements on the map such as hotels and highways. We are working to disable this.

### 1.0 — 2016-12-05

No release notes.

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