This study examines the accessibility of digital map tools in relation to the Web Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, highlighting critical issues for disabled users. Despite the widespread use of digital maps across various professions and daily ...

This study explores map applications by evaluating them using WCAG 2.1 Standards. It found that XR Navigation’s Audiom was the most accessible mapping platform. Most mapping platforms, like Google Maps, Bing, and TomTom, have some significant accessibility barriers. Common mapping issues included providing text equivalent alternatives, keyboard accessibility, and color contrast issues. Check out the full article for more information. #accessibility