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Waymap in Los Angeles: A Summary

The Waymap application proves successful in helping vision-impaired people to navigate around a Los Angeles university campus with which they are unfamiliar.

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Reliability, Scalability and Maintenance: The Benefits of Infrastructure-Free Solutions for Wayfinding.

Indoor wayfinding is key part of improving people’s experience in your building and campus by eliminating frustration from getting lost, interacting with visitors to increase commercial profitability, and improving accessibility.

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Win-Win on Paratransit with Waymap

Personal independence is a universal human desire, but it’s also something that most of us take for granted, particularly when it comes to our mobility and freedom to explore.

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Ghosts of Disability Policy Past, Present and Future: What is the legacy of 30 years of promises?

Poor mobility is a cause of severe social exclusion and poor life outcomes; reducing access to employment and negatively effecting health and social wellbeing. In addition to the impact on people with disabilities themselves, parents, adult children and carers can carry a high financial, emotional and time consuming burden too; one that often continues into a disabled child’s adulthood and throughout old age.

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Waymap’s Theory of Change: Accessibility and Confidence

Whilst a person’s environment can pose obstacles, the key insight from the profession of Orientation and Mobility is that a person’s perception and mobility are intertwined.

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When do colorful QR codes become an operational risk?

Master reliable colorful QR codes. This guide for venue operators covers contrast, error correction, and real-world testing for flawless scanning.

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Mapping and Navigation: Beacons Fail, Sensor Fusion Wins

Mapping and navigation - Practical guide to mapping and navigation tech for venues. Discover why beacons fail; hardware-free sensor fusion offers accurate,

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Notre Dame Maps: Modern Wayfinding for Campus & Visitors

Notre dame maps - Upgrade your Notre Dame maps experience. Discover why sensor-based wayfinding offers visitors and operators a more accessible, efficient, and

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2026 Disability Awareness Days: A Leader's Guide

Strategic guide for 2026 disability awareness days. Ops leaders: Plan impactful initiatives to boost accessibility and showcase your venue's commitment.

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Braille QR Code: Regulations, Costs & Wayfinding

Find out if a braille QR code suits your venue. Covers UK regulations, costs, and compares it with dynamic wayfinding solutions.

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The Benefits of Facilities Management for UK Venues

Discover the quantifiable benefits of facilities management for large UK venues. This guide covers cost savings, ESG, user experience, and tech-enabled ROI.

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RFID in Retail: Your 2026 Strategic Guide

Explore RFID in retail: a 2026 strategic guide detailing how it works, business case, implementation costs, and infra-free navigation advantages.

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Google Maps Indoors: What Venue Operators Must Know

A definitive guide for venue operators on Google Maps Indoors. Understand its accuracy, limitations, and why it may not meet your accessibility needs.

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What is the LiDAR Scanner on an iPhone and How Does It Work?

Discover how your lidar scanner iPhone works. Learn about its real-world accuracy for venue mapping, key limitations, and how it powers advanced navigation.

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Interactive Campus Maps: A Guide for UK Campuses

A strategic guide to interactive campus maps for facilities and accessibility leaders. Explore technologies, ROI, and how to meet ESG goals and compliance.

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3D LiDAR Scanning: A Guide to Precision Venue Mapping

Learn how 3D LiDAR scanning creates precision digital maps for large venues. A guide for decision-makers on costs, workflows, and accessibility integration.

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Mastering Toronto Underground Mall Navigation

Explore Toronto underground mall's navigation challenges. A guide for operators to improve visitor experience, accessibility, and operational outcomes.

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How to plan, build, and run an effective hot desking solution in 2026

Implement hot desking solutions that work. This guide covers the business case, technology, accessibility, and implementation roadmap for modern offices.

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3d Site Models: The Blueprint for Accessible Venues

Learn how 3d site models create truly accessible spaces. Our guide explains the creation, integration, and ROI for venues, transit, and smart cities.

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Smartphone Visually Impaired: Navigate Independently

Smartphone visually impaired users can achieve true independence. Learn about advanced sensor-based navigation (no GPS!) in this guide for venues & operators.

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Wayfinding in Hospitals: A Modern Approach

Boost patient experience and efficiency with wayfinding in hospitals. Our guide covers user needs, digital solutions, and implementation.

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Waymap Is Now Live at Singapore's Largest Public Library

Large public libraries are built for everyone. Now, every visitor to Punggol Regional Library can navigate one independently — with step-by-step audio guidance powered by Waymap's infrastructure-free SmartStep™ technology.

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Internet of Things Smart Buildings: The Ultimate Guide 2026

Discover internet of things smart buildings. Learn about architecture, use cases, ESG benefits, and efficient navigation for venues and transit hubs.

VENUES

Make your space smarter  
and more accessible

Discover how Waymap reduces upkeep, boosts visitor satisfaction, and elevates your ESG credentials.

USERS

Confident navigation,
every step of the way

Waymap adapts to your walking style and personal preferences, guiding you reliably to your destination — whether platform, door, or store.

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