# Appified Accessibility Those with disabilities turn to mobile applications for easier navigation. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 9, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-accessibility ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Appified Accessibility trend? **Appified Accessibility:** With accessibility for wheelchair users and the disabled still lacking in most public areas, mobile apps are emerging to provide a more efficient way for users to plan out solutions. Providing users with navigation systems and maps that showcase the most accommodating routes, these apps reflect the growing desire to make accessibility in the public sphere more readily available and streamlined. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 19 to Nov 4, 2015 - Published: Jul 9, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Appified Accessibility trend ### Mobile Apps for Accessibility Apps that provide accessible navigation systems and maps are becoming increasingly popular for individuals with disabilities. ### Crowdsourced Accessibility Maps Crowdsourced accessibility maps with detailed information about disabilities facilities, ratings, and routes are becoming more prevalent. ### Assistive Technology Assistive technology is constantly evolving, and new innovations are emerging to help people with disabilities in various aspects of their daily lives. ## What the Appified Accessibility trend means for industry ### For Technology Technology plays a significant role in creating innovative solutions for people with disabilities. ### For Transportation Transportation is a key industry that can benefit greatly from accessible navigation systems, maps, and apps for people with disabilities. ### For Design for Social Innovation Design for social innovation can aid in creating products and services that can solve social problems and create solutions for people with disabilities. ## Trend signals for Appified Accessibility Trend score 2.3 out of 10, from popularity 40%, activity 21%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 40% - Activity: 21% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Accessibility trend 4 featured examples from May 19 to Nov 4, 2015. - [Accessible Transit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alertaride): Alert-A-Ride by Meghan Lazier is a Service for Disabled Citizens (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for transportation companies to create and offer specialized and accessible transit apps for disabled individuals. - [Global Accessibility Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-map): Axs Maps Uses Crowdsourced Reviews to Help Disabled People Worldwide (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities in travel and hospitality venues. - [Wheelchair Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-app): 'Wheelmap' is a New Accessibility App Designed for Wheelchair Users (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can explore opportunities to develop more advanced wheelchair navigation apps and other assistive technologies for people with disabilities. - [Blind Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-photo): This Special Mobile App Helps the Visually Impaired Capture Photos (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing mobile apps with accessibility features presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to better serve users with disabilities. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)