Listen "Ignoring Accessibility is Costing You More Than You Realize"
Episode Synopsis
Neil Barnfather from GoodMaps joins host Søren Vasø in this episode of Spatial Experience Design to discuss the future of accessibility in indoor navigation. We explore how advancements in computer vision, real-time guidance, and AI-driven mapping are reshaping how people with disabilities navigate complex spaces like airports, malls, and stadiums. The conversation dives into the upcoming European Accessibility Act, which mandates digital accessibility in mapping, and what this means for businesses. We also unpack the financial case for accessibility, highlighting why ignoring it could be costing venues more than they realize.Key Topics:Digital accessibility in indoor navigationEuropean Accessibility Act and compliance requirementsWayfinding solutions for blind, low-vision, deaf, and deafblind usersAccessibility-driven improvements to customer experienceAI and computer vision in navigation technologyThe economic benefits of prioritizing accessibilityAdditional Resources:From the EU Commission: European Accessibility ActConnect with Søren VasøConnect with Neil BarnfatherOur YouTube Channel
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