UAlberta Accessibility Map

A user-friendly app for individuals with disabilities, making navigating the University of Alberta campus easier.

About the project

UAS stands as a user-friendly mobile application map that has been designed to cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities. Its primary objective is to facilitate easier access to the University of Alberta (UOFA) campus for this demographic. Through a range of features and functionalities, UAS aims to empower users by providing them with tools and information that ensure they can navigate the campus without encountering accessibility challenges.

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Web Experience

Request for Accommodation

The app allows people with mobility challenges to request specific accommodations easily. With this feature, users can ask for specialized help like evacuation chairs or temporary ramps tailored to their needs and for a designated duration.

Map/ Accessibility

The app enables users to assess the accessibility of every building on campus. The following criteria were used to evaluate the accessibility of each building:

  1. Step-free access (Ramps)

  2. Wide entryways

  3. Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms

  4. Accessible fire emergency warnings

  5. Suitable handrails (for lifts and ramps)

  6. Physical alerts for approaching stairs

The app displays the accessible features of each building, including:

  • Accessible entrance doors with ramps

  • Automatic door openers

  • Accessible Men's/Women's restrooms

  • Accessible water fountains

  • Emergency evacuation chairs

  • Evacuation assistance areas

  • Accessible wayfinding

  • Disability-friendly offices

  • Disability-friendly gyms

  • Accessible parking spaces


If a room is not accessible and a user reports it, an error is flagged. This feature helps improve accessibility within interior spaces of the U of A campus by identifying areas that need enhancement and pinpointing any missing links.

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