Out and About

A personalized resource finder for disability and inclusive services. The end goal is for anyone, regardless of their identity or abilities, to have access to resources/services that they might need.

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⭐ Inspiration !

  • Addressing the lack of accessibility in various locations 💼🏙️
    • Numerous historic buildings lack accessible bathrooms and proper means to access higher floors, even when essential classes for students with disabilities are held there 🙁
    • Underserved and LGBTQIA+ communities struggle to access support and health resources as these systems that claim to serve everyone often neglect these very communities 🫥
  • Creating an easy-to-access map for users to find accommodations that meet their specific requirements
  • Prioritizing inclusive features and accessibility options, including health services, community and support centers, and etc. 🏥🫂
  • Offering a diverse range of places and accommodations based on user requests and needs ♿🩼

⚙️ What it does

  • Allows users to specify their desired services and resources 🔍🧐
  • Users can select multiple services via checkboxes for personalized search ☑️🧑
  • Provides a drop-down menu for users to choose locations with their selected services 📌🗺️

⌨️ How we built it

  • The project's design was created using Figma 🤩✨
  • Bootstrap was used for front-end development 🥾📏
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript were employed to build the website 🧑‍💻🖥️

🤔 Challenges we ran into

  • Dealing with issues related to code compilation and debugging 🐞🐛
  • Initially attempted to create a decision tree but encountered challenges with the chosen methods 🌳🍃
  • Had to adapt and use different coding methods due to challenges with the initial approach 🙋‍♂️👓
  • Faced difficulties in identifying and resolving various coding-related issues throughout the project 🧩📓

🥇 Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Successfully devised an alternative method to create a decision tree despite dealing with complex data 🖱️💾
  • Accomplished the project within a short timeline, demonstrating efficient project management ⏰📆
  • Designed a visually appealing and user-friendly user interface (UI) that enhances the overall user experience 😊📄

💗 What we learned

  • Significantly increased our familiarity with various software programs and tools 🔨⛏️
  • Gained insights into the specific services that people need but often struggle to find easily through standard web searches 🌃☀️
  • Developed a deeper appreciation for the importance of accessibility in online platforms and the challenges of finding public records of accessibility, which sometimes don't exist 🏫🎓

✏️ What's next for Out and About

  • Plan to expand beyond the exclusive focus on the Atlanta area and cover all of Georgia 🍑🏛️
  • Consider the possibility of further extending the service to cover the entire United States 🗿🗽
  • Continuously collect and incorporate user feedback to improve the website's functionality and user experience 👥😸
  • Explore potential collaborations with local organizations, government bodies, and accessibility advocacy groups to enhance the platform's services and reach 👤🌎

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