The purpose of the mapathon is to generate data for AXS Map, a valuable tool for people with physical limitations to determine whether or not they can patronize certain businesses. Currently there are only a limited number of restaurants, retail stores, academic and cultural institutions, and other places of business that have been rated within the City of Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas.
We will be starting at 10 AM on Saturday, October 24, in the center vaulted section of the Cathedral of Learning's main floor - look for the sign! From there groups will be assigned to different neighbourhoods to begin mapping.
Before coming, all attendees should watch the videos on the AXS Map website that instruct people on how to perform ratings.
Mappers are encouraged to dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. If possible, teams should include at least one driver; some neighbourhood areas will be reserved for people going by bus or by foot.
When finished with their respective neighbourhoods, teams are encouraged to go out on their own to find new places to rate, and when everyone is done for the day participants are encouraged to go and spend money at one of the places they've given a high rating to, as a thanks to those businesses.
People of all ages and levels of ability are invited! However, we do require that anyone under the age of 17 be accompanied by a legal guardian.
To join the Access Mob on Facebook, click here.
To invite your friends via the Facebook event, click here.
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