MOBIUNI: WEB PLATFORM FOR MAPPING AND COMMUNICATION ON URBAN ACCESSIBILITY

Abstract

The lack of digital tools aimed at urban accessibility remains a challenge for people with disabilities in terms of mobility and interaction within public spaces. This article presents the development of MobiUni, a collaborative web platform for collaborative mapping and sharing of accessible locations, focusing on social and digital inclusion. The system was developed in Java using the Spring Boot framework, integrated with a MySQL database and OpenStreetMap for the interactive visualization of accessible points. The adopted methodology followed an applied and exploratory approach, with field research conducted with participants of different types of disabilities to evaluate the platform’s usability and efficiency. The results indicated high user acceptance regarding navigation, readability, and interface customization, reinforcing the platform’s potential as a tool to support urban mobility and raise awareness about accessibility. It is concluded that MobiUni stands out as an innovative and functional tool, with the potential to evolve and expand access for people with disabilities to urban environments.