Design and Development of a Collaborative App with Accessibility Information about Tourist Sites

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17564/2316-3801.2021v9n2p496-511

Keywords:

GIS, Mobile, Public Participation, People with Disabilities, Accessible Tourism, Accessibility Map.

Abstract

Introduction: Accessibility can help people with disabilities to participate actively in the society with equal access and equal opportunities. Accessible tourism enables people to become more included and enjoy tourism experiences. Technology has facilitated tourism for people with disabilities and a Geographic Information System (GIS) can provide the tourist guidance, navigable digital maps and enable the searching of places information. Purpose: The objective of this paper is to describe the development of a collaborative app with accessibility information in order to help people with disabilities planning and moving more independently. Method: To develop this work a research about GIS apps related to disabled people was carried out, a pilot project to validate the idea and the app development proposed. Results: The accessible places map was developed using free GIS technologies and is available for download in Google Play Store. Conclusions: The app will help people with disabilities to move more safely and comfortably, and the increase of public data in GIS by the civil engagement.

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Author Biographies

Marcos Roque da Rosa, Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA)

IT Technician at Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA). Education: Professional Master Degree of Technology, Management and Sustainability by Western Paraná State University (UNIOESTE).

Eliane Nascimento Pereira, Western Paraná State University (UNIOESTE)

Professor at Western Paraná State University (UNIOESTE) Education: PhD in Public Policies and Human Formation by State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).

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Published

2021-10-18

How to Cite

Rosa, M. R. da, & Pereira, E. N. (2021). Design and Development of a Collaborative App with Accessibility Information about Tourist Sites. Interfaces Científicas - Humanas E Sociais, 9(2), 496–511. https://doi.org/10.17564/2316-3801.2021v9n2p496-511

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): Fluxo Contínuo 2021

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