1. The Power of GIS Technology:
Developing an accessible campus map
Christopher Lanterman
Principal Lecturer, Co-Chair for the Commission on Disability Access and Design
Lauren Copeland-Glenn
EAO Coordinator, Co-Chair for the Commission on Disability Access and Design

2. Objectives
Identify the legal foundations for providing accessible information about campus
Explore applications of GIS technology to create maps that meet a variety of university needs
Identify key stakeholders and allies in developing an accessible GIS-based campus map

3. Overview Purpose of a map Accessibility in mapping
History of the project
Legal foundations
What is GIS?
Current project status
Challenges
Action planning

4. Purpose of a Map Orientation Fundamental Information Where are you?
Where did you come from and where do you go from here?
What do you need to know to get there?
Fundamental Information
Building name
Entrances
Path(s) of travel
Door(s)
Signage
Floor covering
Elevator and stairs
Restrooms (including service animal relief areas)

5. What is Accessibility in Mapping
Technologically and informationally available to all users
One centralized campus map will:
allow for continuous maintenance
ensure accessibility
provide a consistent base map for stakeholders across campus
allow for data analysis of the physical environment

6. Word Maps and GIS Word Maps How can these work together?
Orientation information through text
GIS
Orientation information digitally
How can these work together?
GIS is good at mapping, but to get a full “picture” of a space detail still must be included
Use the power of GIS to provide the complexities of our spaces, both outside and indoors

7. History of NAU’s Map Project
Idea from ITS to replace PDF only campus map
Published with very little about accessibility taken into consideration

8. History of NAU’s Map Project
Reorganization at ITS
New GIS Manager hired at Facility Services
CDAD and Facility Services (MOU)
Re-envisioned campus map project

9. Commission on Disability Access and Design (CDAD)
The Commission on Disability Access and Design's vision is a university community free from physical and attitudinal barriers to services, programs and activities through Universal Design.

10. Legal Foundations
Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) passed in
WCAG 2.0

11. What is GIS?
A geographic information system (GIS) lets us visualize, question, analyze, and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns, and trends
Administrative Side
Efficiencies for campus
Academic
Research
Support academic mission

17. Using ADA Standards in GIS

18. NAU ADA Accessibility SCA Project
Surface condition analysis (SCA) based on ADA accessibility standards
Create a geodatabase schema based on ADA
Include customized datasets, feature classes, domains and subtypes
Application of the code standards to identify code violations for routing purposes
The database should also take into consideration the expansion possibility of future audibility fields
Record and communicate the process (vetting)
Disseminate the information

19. Field Collection & Attribute Database Design Based on ADA Code
Running Length
Cross/Running Slope
Length/Width
Location Reference (GPS)

20. Routing

21. Routing

22. GIS and Assistive Technology
Audible Database Design
Map layers scaled for reference scope
Audible fields will connect assistive technology to the GIS to communicate relevant data to users

23. Where WE Are…Next Steps
Secure funding
Collect the data
Campus-wide accessibility audit
Hi resolution imaging of campus
Modified Word Mapping
Leverage expertise
Explore graphic user interface for audible output
GIS
Accessibility interfacing
Partner with external resources
University commitment

24. Challenges Funding Leveraging expertise Time and commitment
Data collection
Underlying coding – Matthew’s audible database

25. Action Planning Who can help resolve some of these challenges?
How can they help and how can you participate?
Resources to consider
Infrastructure – GIS person?
FS relationship?
ITS relationship?
Have you looked at your campus map? Is it usable? Who are the technical people to leverage?

26. Thank You
Questions?
Contact information:
Chris Lanterman, Principal Lecturer, Co-Chair for CDAD
Lauren Copeland-Glenn, EAO Coordinator, Co-Chair for CDAD