AI-Generated Summary
Wheelmap Pro is a platform developed by Sozialhelden e.V. that enables organisations, cities, and communities to map and improve the wheelchair accessibility of public places. Built on Wheelmap.org — one of the world's largest crowdsourced databases of wheelchair-accessible locations using a traffic-light rating system on OpenStreetMap — Wheelmap Pro adds professional tools including customisable survey templates for systematic assessment of locations, team coordination for large-scale accessibility audits, data dashboards for analytics and reporting, export capabilities for integration with city GIS systems, and quality assurance workflows. The structured assessment methodology evaluates entrance accessibility, interior space, restroom dimensions, parking, signage, and additional features. Municipalities use Wheelmap Pro to conduct systematic accessibility assessments across public buildings, commercial areas, transport infrastructure, and cultural venues, supporting disability action plans and infrastructure investment decisions. Transport operators assess station accessibility for journey planning, and tourism boards map accessible venues. Cities use the data to monitor compliance with the EU European Accessibility Act and track improvement over time. The platform contributes accessibility data back to OpenStreetMap, enriching the global open data commons, and provides API access for integration into navigation apps and city dashboards. Wheelmap addresses the fundamental urban equity issue of participation in city life regardless of physical ability.