Projects – The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology

Street level view of Bellevue, Washington.

Washington State Proviso

Under the directive of the state legislature and using innovative technology by the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology, Washington is now creating an AI-generated, human-vetted network graph inventory of sidewalks across Washington State—the OS-CONNECT dataset. With this data, state agencies,…

GoInfoGame App

The Volunteerism App for Pedestrian and Accessibility Mapping Imagine a world where you can contribute to the accessibility of your city simply by playing a game on your phone. Introducing GoInfoGame, a volunteerism app that leverages the power of crowdsourcing to…

Completed toys from 2019 Microsoft Day of Caring Hackathon arranged on a table

Pacific Northwest Adaptive Technology Library

Our mission is to provide free and easy access to accessible tools to the community. We also host events teaching volunteers to “adapt”, or fix these tools for better accessibility. The PNW Adapted Toy Library Check out this video for…

Map of the U.S. with counties in Washington, Oregon, and Maryland highlighted in shades of blue.

Transportation Data Equity Initiative

Transportation equity ensures that all people have access to affordable and convenient transportation options, regardless of income, race, ability, or location. This project aims to provide more equitable mobility benefits by collecting and providing infrastructure to sustainably support open data…

AccessMap Multimodal

Personalized Routes, Seamless Navigation Sidewalks are the vital threads linking us to travel options, but they come with challenges. AccessMap.app bridges gaps by providing detailed info on pedestrian paths, transit stations, elevation changes, curb ramps, and more. Tailor routes to…

OpenSidewalks

Pedestrians have a wide variety of needs and preferences. For example, a given wheelchair user may need to avoid steep hills whereas another will attempt any hill. Therefore, data on pedestrian spaces must be detailed and specific: instead of labeling…

Universal Collaborative Play

Play is for everyone! The Universal Playgroup creates opportunities for team play and access to open-source inclusive design for all. The Universal Playgroup started as a re-imagining of a work and play space that is intended for all abilities. An…

iDesign Lab

iDesign Lab engages a community of practice in open source technology design, build, and use. We engage communities of practice in collaborative design aiming to increase access to everyday technologies through community ideation and development of ability-focused novel interfaces, the…

Gesture Learning

Apple products use the same gesture vocabulary for input. Certainly, unifying gestures across devices helps their adoption. However, in the context of a population with hugely variable abilities, achieving broad or general impact requires the adaptation or customization of input…

The TACcess DIY Switch Accessibility Kit

The TACcess Kit is designed as an easy-to-use starter kit for a wide range of accessibility projects focusing on the home as a sandbox for interactive switch-accessible play. Kit recipients can use the TACcess Kit to turn many battery-operated toys…

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