Maptime: open hack night plus discussion on accessibility mapping!

This will be a usual open hack night, but you are also welcome to join some of us in a discussion about accessibility mapping. Specifically we will be talking about what kinds of accessibility features (such as information for wheelchair users or the blind) are available in OpenStreetMap or could be added. This discussion will be facilitated by Megan Lawrence, researcher at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute. We will also be planning for an accessibility mapping hackathon which will be held concurrently with the OSM Spring Editathon on April 26.

About Maptime:

Maptime is, rather literally, time for mapmaking. Our mission is to open the doors of cartographic possibility to anyone interested by creating a time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation using mapping tools and technologies.

This open learning environment for all levels and degrees of knowledge offers intentional support for the beginner. Maptime is simultaneously flexible and structured, creating space for workshops, ongoing projects with a shared goal, and independent/collaborative work time.

Inspiration for Maptime comes from both hack nights and knitting circles. Both are models of spaces for people to create and learn together. Our goal is to provide this space with an open heart and without pretension. You can bring your own projects to work on, or just hang out and socialize or ask questions. Some people are experts, and some people are just getting started, but all of us are learning, so why not do it together?

Maptime is hands-on, so don't forget to bring your laptop!

We also have plenty of bike parking upstairs, so no need to leave your bike at street level.