Toyota Mobility Foundation and City of Vichy Launch Mobility Project for Disabled.
London, January 30, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––– The Toyota Mobility Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “TMF”), in collaboration with the City of Vichy, Vichy Communauté and Les centres de ressources, d’expertise et de performance sportive (hereinafter referred to as “CREPS”) of Vichy and three innovative startups, are proud to announce the launch of a project aimed at improving mobility for individuals with reduced mobility. This initiative underscores TMF’s dedication to fostering inclusive mobility solutions that enhance independence and accessibility, reflecting their broader mission to enable more people go more places and realize their full potential.
Building on the successful partnership announced earlier this year, TMF, the City of Vichy and Vichy Communauté collaborated with three innovative start-ups – Andyamo, Evelity (by Okeenea), and Genny Mobility – to develop and implement the first fully adapted solution tailored specifically for individuals with reduced mobility.
Key Features of the Project:
Adapted wayfinding: The project introduced a wayfinding system designed to meet the unique needs of people with reduced mobility, providing real-time, accessible route information.
Collaborative Innovation: The initiative brought together the expertise of Andyamo, Evelity, and Genny Mobility, each contributing their specialized knowledge to create a comprehensive solution.
Community Engagement: The project involved local communities, ensuring that the system was user-friendly and met the actual needs of its users.
Partner Contributions:
Evelity app (by Okeenea): Evelity focused on mapping the CREPS of Vichy to enhance accessible entire campus navigation, both indoor and outdoor. Known as an inclusive wayfinding application, Evelity specializes in providing better orientation and navigation for all, with a design inspired by the needs of people with disabilities in complex environments. By leveraging their expertise, Evelity ensured that the CREPS of Vichy, a renowned facility for high-level athletes’ preparation and improvement, became fully navigable for individuals with mobility challenges. This initiative enabled athletes but also visitors to move autonomously and securely within the centre, thereby promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
Another part of the collaboration is creation of the tactile maps for CREPS facilities.
The 3D plans are created with inclusive design principles, ensuring they are accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments. They incorporate tactile elements, braille, and high-contrast visuals to cater to various sensory needs.
These maps offer a detailed, three-dimensional representation of the building layout, including key landmarks, pathways, and services. As the whole CREPS campus indoors and outdoors is already planned with consideration of potential mobility challenges of visitors and athletes this 3D plan helps users to visualize the space and plan their routes more effectively. It is a tool that elegantly completes the digital orientation provided by Evelity.
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