@WayfindrStd

Wayfindr is the first Open Standard for audio-based navigation for vision impaired people #wayfindr

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Joined August 2015
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How can #TechforGood address the fact that 60% of accessibility experts believe today’s Smart Cities are failing persons with disabilities? workology.com/ep-178-making-…
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This time we present 8 successful #social #innovators that tell us how to raise money for your ideas 📣 Are you read to deliver societal impact? Click here👉bit.ly/2DAS9DB #socinn #socent #business @WayfindrStd @Progettoquid @ZadrugaBuna @smetumet
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I am looking to speak to visually impaired people about their experiences and attitudes towards accessible navigation apps for a research project as part of my Master‘s degree. Interviews can be conducted in London or over the phone/Skype. DMs are open!
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.@WayfindrStd aims to support the over 250 million visually impaired people worldwide. Check out the demo of their audio tool for the visually impaired in the side gallery @tiernankenny #AGG19
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Always of highlight of Accelerate Good Global, Tech for Good talks are coming to #AGG19 in T- 5 days! Hear from influential tech nonprofit leaders like @samswey, @MiaBonta of @litlab510, @RPavuluri of @upsolvebk, @debracleaver of @votedotorg, & @tiernankenny of @WayfindrStd
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How to implement the principles of the @WayfindrStd in no time? Take a look at this post we’ve made in 2017. If you have feedback - please share :) #a11y #indoornav #wayfinding buff.ly/2URLYlp
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We are at TFL Access All Areas today, come say hi! @TfLAccess #AccessAllAreas
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We are hiring a Community, Public Affairs, and Standards Lead! Apply by March 29th wayfindr.net/blog/job-ad-com…
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Wayfindr retweeted
G3ict@G3ict26 Feb 2019
Wayfindr is conducting a survey to explore the topic & interest in audio indoor navigation systems. @WayfindrStd would like to hear from access professionals working in the area of built environment accessibility. Access survey and share with others: bit.ly/WayfindrIndoorNavSurv…
Indoor Audio Navigation systems - Interest Survey. Are you an access professional working n built environment accessibility? Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey. Thank You.

ALT Indoor Audio Navigation systems - Interest Survey. Are you an access professional working n built environment accessibility? Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey. Thank You.

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Huge Congratulations to all of our #VodafoneTechstarter winners - check their projects out here: vodafone.uk/2GxkRrA @LettUsGrow, @alice_si_, @childrensociety, @FullFact, @Blakbear_, @walkwithpath, @WayfindrStd, @code4000uk #StartSomethingGood
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HELP! I’m making an exciting BBC Sesh video about the #BlindPeopleUsePhones movement 👀📱I’m looking for your #BlindPeopleUsePhones selfies 🤳 If you would like your picture to featured in the video either tag me in it or message it directly to me 😀 bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trendin…

'People think you can't be blind and use a phone'

Three people with visual impairments share their experiences of being targeted for using technology.

bbc.co.uk
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For more info on @WayfindrStd ITU-T F.921 on accessible audio navigation ⬇️ wayfindr.net/open-standard —— #navigation #accessibility #inclusiveDesign #wayfinding #SDStalks
Tiernan presenting the Wayfindr standard for accessible audio navigation

ALT Tiernan presenting the Wayfindr standard for accessible audio navigation

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Huge congratulations to the 4 #VodafoneTechstarter not for profit winners! @code4000uk @FullFact @childrensociety @WayfindrStd #StartSomethingGood
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Woohoo! I’m now officially certified by @WayfindrStd and @ITU in the global Wayfindr Standard for audio navigation for people with vision impairment. @BindiMaps_
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Congrats Tony!
Tony Burrett@tonyburrett4 Feb 2019
Woohoo! I’m now officially certified by @WayfindrStd and @ITU in the global Wayfindr Standard for audio navigation for people with vision impairment. @BindiMaps_
For more on accessible #wayfinding join us this Thursday 7 Feb for our Tiernan Kenny @WayfindrStd talk ⬇️ bit.ly/SDS_Feb19 _______ #accessibility #navigation #inclusiveDesign #AR #SDStalks Pic: Sophie-Mutevelian
Lady with cane in the middle of a tube station between platforms, with TfL signs behind her

ALT Lady with cane in the middle of a tube station between platforms, with TfL signs behind her

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Only one week until our 7 Feb #SDStalks w/ @WayfindrStd’s Tiernan Kenny on accessible #wayfinding Have you booked? xitter.cf/SDS_uk/status/10862090…
Sign Design Society@SDS_uk18 Jan 2019
Wayfinding for people with visual impairments: book today for our 7 Feb talk w/ @WayfindrStd’s Tiernan Kenny at @Steer_DfM London bit.ly/SDS_Feb19 ——————— #wayfinding #accessibility #navigation #inclusiveDesign #SDStalks Pic: Sophie-Mutevelian
Lady with cane in the middle of a tube station between platforms, with TfL signs behind her

ALT Lady with cane in the middle of a tube station between platforms, with TfL signs behind her

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Bluetooth 5.1 Adds Precision Location, Offers Beacons for Indoor Navigation & More Augmented Reality Experiences next.reality.news/news/bluet…

Bluetooth 5.1 Adds Precision Location, Offers Beacons for Indoor Navigation & More Augmented...

The ability for apps and devices to determine the precise location of physical and virtual objects in space is a key component of augmented reality...

next.reality.news
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Wayfindr retweeted
RSSB@RSSB_rail28 Jan 2019
We’re looking for volunteers to take part in a Virtual Reality trial as part of research to help passengers better navigate railway station platforms – there’s a £25 M&S voucher in it - get in touch if you’re interested! #rail
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Come see us @SDS_uk talking about audio navigation and augmented reality #wayfinding. Read more and sign up: ow.ly/wRXL30niVhu
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