The Armstrong Air & Space Museum widens accessibility with a new app launch

WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - The Armstrong Air and Space Museum widens accessibility with a new app launch.

The open house event showcased "GoodMaps," a state-of-the-art indoor navigation app that provides precise, turn-by-turn directions throughout the museum designed to improve accessibility while enhancing the visitor experience. 

The innovative technology is especially valuable for visitors who are blind or visually impaired. 

Guests can now use their smartphones to help explore the museums’ galleries.

“Think about someone who is deaf, low hearing, neurodiverse, who gets anxiety, things like that. They don't always want to find someone to assist. Really giving that opportunity to, you know, say this is accessible, means anybody can use our application. So, make it to where, no matter your abilities, you're able to navigate in an indoor space with ease,” said Kevin Kline, Community Engagement at GoodMaps.

GoodMaps now set their sights on implementing their navigation system at hospitals, universities, airports, and sporting events.