Venice Without Obstacles
Analyzing Accessibility in Venice For Various Disabilities
Eliana Abenante, Andrew DeRusha, Michael DiStefano, Stephanie Jones
For this project, data was collected on the accessibility of bridges, water transportation, public establishments, and points of interest in Venice for people with a variety of disabilities, from mobility impairments to sight deficiencies. A website template was created that acts as a data repository for the accessibility data we collected that will be usable for people who have disabilities to plan their activities in Venice. This website includes an interactive map of the accessible islands via bridges and water transportation, as well as several maps of public points of interest and establishments on Giudecca. These deliverables focused on assisting people with disabilities when traveling in Venice and laid the foundation for extending accessibility practices in the city.
Project Mission and Objectives
Mission:
The goal of this project was to assist Venetians and tourists with disabilities by assessing the availability of information, identifying the accessibility of the islands of Giudecca, and determining other initiatives already in place in Venice.
Objectives:
- To determine which islands are accessible for people with mobility impairments.
- To analyze the accessibility at public points of interest (churches and museums) on the Giudecca.
- To analyze the accessibility at public establishments (restaurants and hotels) on the Giudecca.
- To design an accessible website template that acts as a data repository and displays the data through a series of maps.