1. BMAPS An innovative information accessibility guide
provided by smartphone application and Internet browser.

2. About BMAPS Overview Target Main Function
A map app to share barrier free information.
～The places I was able to visit become a map
for someone else to use tomorrow～
Target
1. People with disabilities
2. Seniors
3. People with small children
Main Function
1. Input and share barrier-free information.
2. Search for barrier free information.

3. Why an accessibility app?
Wheel chair users, stroller users cannot gain enough accessibility information before they go out.
・I cannot enter the facility if the entrance has too many steps.
・I need an elevator.
・Is there a nursing room?

4. What can BMAPS do? Overcome the accessibility information barrier
Highlight good organisations, practices and places…and the not so good!
Breakdown the barriers that exist within society.

5. The flow of information input
Step 1
Find a spot.
Count the number of steps at the entrance.
Step 2
Enter the detailed information of the facility.
Step 3
Take a photo and upload it.
Step 4
Everyone can easily check whether they’ll be able to visit the place they’re hoping to.

6. Count the number of steps in the entrance.
[Step 2] Entry Steps
Count the number of steps in the entrance.
Entry Step
This restaurant has two entry steps.

7. Enter detailed information of the facility.
[Step 3] 19 Criteria
Enter detailed information of the facility.
1. Mobility and Comfort
Flat, Quiet, Spacious, Bright
2. Facilities that support access
Car Parking, Elevators
3. Restroom facilities
Wheelchair accessible toilets
4. Facilities for those with children
Nursing room, Stroller lending service
5. Can be used by a variety of people
Service-dog accessible
6. Other convenient facilities
Public wifi, Electrical outlets

8. Expand the areas and languages
Future Plan
Expand the areas and languages
By Tokyo 2020 Games
One million entries
Japanese
English
Spanish
Today
30,500
15,000
2016 July
2016
October
2020 July

9. Organizing in Your Country
Worked with Ecuadorean Government and Quito Partnership 18 October
Looking for partnerships with organizations from government, public and private sectors to promote BMAPS

10. Comments
Mr. John Honney
Special Advisor
The Nippon Foundation.