Accessible Maps
taught by: Sabrina Jodexnis
Session Summary
Making web maps more accessible is still an ongoing process. Discover how to take the first steps towards more accessible maps and understand the basics of accessibility in static and interactive maps.
Description
Find Accessible Maps on the Knowbility Learning Center
Location data and maps are becoming more and more important nowadays in applications. However, while they make lives easier for many people, others still suffer from using them. Let’s understand why accessibility in maps is essential, see how to implement static web maps and make an interactive map like Google Map more accessible.
Practical Skills
- Importance of accessibility for all parts of the web, even the complex ones
- Ongoing process and improvements for interactive maps
- Making static and interactive maps (Google Maps example) more accessible