Mapable is a travel planning app tailored for individuals with disabilities, utilizing location-based services and accessibility data to create customized itineraries. The app addresses the lack of accessible travel resources, enabling users to find suitable accommodations, transportation, and activities that meet their specific needs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with disabilities often face significant challenges when planning travel due to a lack of comprehensive and reliable accessibility information. Sourcing suitable accommodations, transportation, and activities that meet specific accessibility needs can be time-consuming and frustrating, often requiring extensive research across multiple platforms and direct inquiries to venues. This lack of centralized, accurate data can lead to unexpected barriers and a diminished travel experience.
Solution
Mapable is a mobile travel-planning application designed to empower individuals with accessibility needs by providing a centralized platform for discovering and sharing accessibility information. The app aggregates community-sourced reviews and detailed accessibility data, enabling users to explore a map of accessible resources and plan customized itineraries. By centralizing accessibility information, Mapable aims to eliminate the need for extensive pre-trip research, reduce travel-related stress, and promote inclusive and enjoyable travel experiences. The platform allows users to locate accessible routes, identify locations with specific accessibility features (such as ramps and quiet areas), and customize the interface based on individual requirements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers who require detailed accessibility information to plan travel and navigate new environments.
Features
- Interactive map displaying locations with accessibility features, including ramps, quiet areas, and accessible restrooms
- Customizable user interface allowing users to specify their individual accessibility requirements
- Route planning optimized for accessibility, considering factors like distance, elevation changes, and the presence of accessible pathways
- Community-sourced ratings and reviews of accessibility features, covering mobility access, sensory experiences, and blindness accessibility
- User profiles for saving preferences and contributing accessibility information to the community
- Search functionality to find specific types of accessible locations and services
- Offline access to downloaded maps and accessibility information