What is Wheelmap.org?
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 criteria for marking places is based on a simple traffic light system:
- Green = Fully wheelchair accessible
- Yellow = Partly wheelchair accessible
- Red = Not wheelchair accessible
Places that are not yet marked according to their wheelchair accessibility have a grey marker. They can be marked by anybody quickly and easily. The information that is collected in this way is easy to understand, available free of charge and can be shared freely. Wheelmap.org is based on the free world map OpenStreetMap and shows 157 different types of places. These place types are shown with colored-coded icons. Have a look a the entire list of icons that are currently shown on Wheelmap.
Wheelmap.org is available as a web application and as an app for iPhone and Android smartphones.
The map has been translated into 25 languages and works all over the world.