Bringing ADA Signs into the 21st Century
When is the last time you referenced an ADA sign – those signs outside of pretty much every room in every public building in the …
Public Accessibility
Beyond ADA Compliance: The Top Three Public Spaces to Tag
Using WayAround Home & Office Tags is life-changing for people with vision loss. Independently identifying items in the kitchen, closet or filing cabinet and accessing …
Vision Loss Resources: Empowering All in Our Building with WayAround
At Vision Loss Resources, we are committed to creating an inclusive and empowering environment for all our attendees. In our pursuit of ensuring equal access …
Guiding Eyes for the Blind Partners with WayAround to Enhance Accessibility on Campus Cutting-edge NFC Technology
Guiding Eyes for the Blind has partnered with WayAround to enhance accessibility at its Yorktown Heights Training Center. WayTag NFC tags (Near Field Communication tags) are placed strategically around the campus, in tandem with ADA signage or on features that typically require some vision to access or operate. A user taps their smartphone to the WayTag NFC tag to get an overview. Users can also access very specific, detailed information, if they want it.
We’re Hiring!
Update: The Mobile Accessibility Developer position has been filled and the Marketing Assistant position is on hold. Please check back for future opportunities! Our team …
The Future of WayAround: Accessibility for the 21st Century
In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (this Thursday, May 21), the fourth webinar in our Tag Everything series focuses on accessibility for the 21st …
Introducing WayAround for Public Spaces
It’s here! WayAround for Public Spaces debuted this week. The first installation at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Alexandria, Virginia coordinated with the annual NIB …
NFC on iPhone is Coming & Why it Matters for Accessible Wayfinding
This week, Apple announced that iOS 11 will begin supporting a reader for Near Field Communication or NFC on iPhone 7. The new functionality is currently …
Five Principles of WayScience™
Since WayAround is designed by architects, it should come as no surprise that there’s an underlying approach to the design. If you’ve ever looked at an …
Catalyst #1: Inclusive Design
When we gave a demo of an early version of WayAround to someone who is blind, within seconds of getting his hands on it, he remarked, …