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Subcommittee to vet accessibility apps rather than build new mapping tool
Summary
Members urged using existing accessibility mapping and rating tools (citing RollMobility and AXS Map) and formed a small tech subgroup to evaluate and recommend a single platform to adopt for Pittsburgh events and venues.
Several members urged the committee not to create a new mapping system from scratch and instead to adopt an existing platform. One participant said: "There are already things that exist like role mobility and access map that are apps for rating, accessibility of venues," and another cautioned against relying solely on Google because entries are self-reported and sometimes inaccurate.
The group agreed to form a small subteam (2–3 people) to research candidate platforms, explore whether each tool offers a web-based interface as well as an app, and evaluate costs and back-end workflows for letting people 'grade' venues. Volunteers identified three people to start the vetting process and said they would report options back to the larger committee.
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