WeGlad develops a mobile application that maps accessibility features of public spaces, allowing users to identify routes that avoid architectural barriers. This platform empowers individuals with mobility impairments by providing personalized navigation options and fostering community engagement through shared experiences and information.
Funding
$20K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Individuals with mobility impairments face significant challenges navigating public spaces due to architectural barriers. Identifying accessible routes often requires extensive pre-planning and local knowledge, limiting spontaneity and independence. Current navigation tools do not adequately address the specific needs of users with mobility limitations.
Solution
WeGlad is a mobile application designed to map and share accessibility information about public spaces, empowering users with mobility impairments to navigate their environment more easily. The app enables users to identify routes that avoid architectural barriers such as stairs, potholes, and inaccessible facilities. Users can contribute to the platform by mapping the accessibility of streets and facilities, sharing visual data, and interacting with other users in dedicated groups to exchange information and offer assistance. By crowdsourcing accessibility data, WeGlad aims to create a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for accessible navigation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with mobility impairments, such as wheelchair users, as well as elderly individuals, parents with strollers, and anyone seeking accessible routes in public spaces.
Features
- User-generated mapping of accessibility features in public spaces, including entrances, interiors, restrooms, and transportation options
- Personalized route planning that avoids architectural barriers based on user-defined filters
- Community interaction features, allowing users to share experiences, ask questions, and offer assistance
- Visual data, including photos and tags, for mapped facilities to provide detailed accessibility information
- Gamification elements to incentivize user contributions and engagement
- Objective data on geolocated obstacles, such as stairs, potholes, and improperly parked vehicles