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<P>Hey Everyone!</P>
<P>I'm pleased to announce Diversability will be hosting its first Mapathon for the accessibility website/app <A HREF="http://axsmap.com" REL="nofollow">AXS Map</A>.</P>
<P>A little detail, AXS Map (pronounced access map) is like a Tripadvisor for people with disabilities. It was co-founded by Jason DaSilva and Alice Cook and crowdsources reviews on wheelchair accessibility, bathroom access and more for various businesses around the city.</P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="font-size: medium;"><STRONG><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 20.8px;">So what is a Mapathon? </SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 20.8px;">It's an event where we'll go around and rate business's accessibility features for future users of the app for other new users. We'll start and end at Parigot, where we'll be giving out special prizes for the top team. This event will end with a celebratory brunch at Parigot (attendees will pay for their own brunch).</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="font-size: medium;"><STRONG>H<SPAN STYLE="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ow can I join?</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;">Prior to the event, please create your account and sign up for the </SPAN><A STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;" HREF="http://www.axsmap.com/event/55c64837a960580700c2ca4f" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">Diversability Mapathon</A><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;">.</SPAN></LI>
<LI><A STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;" HREF="https://youtu.be/DFswxhQj6UI" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">Watch the video</A><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;"> on how to rate businesses and see some other teams' Mapathons to get an idea of the event. They can all be found here:<A HREF="http://www.axsmap.com/toolkit/" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">http://www.axsmap.com/toolkit/</A></SPAN></LI>
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<P><SPAN STYLE="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">People of all abilities and from all communities are invited to join. Can't wait to see you all there!</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>- Aston, Anastasia, and Tiffany (</SPAN><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;">Diversability Planning Committee)</SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN STYLE="font-size: medium;"><STRONG><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;">More information on rating businesses on AXS Map</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG STYLE="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">Rating the Entry:</STRONG></P>
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<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1 star - narrow, multiple steps to climb, no ramp available</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2 stars - narrow, one step to climb, no ramp available</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 stars - portable ramp available, too steep or difficult to navigate</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4 stars - wide entrance with steps, portable ramp available that is accessible</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5 stars - wide entrance, no steps or has permanent ramp, easily accessible</SPAN></LI>
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<P><STRONG STYLE="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">Rating the Bathroom:</STRONG></P>
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<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1 star - door swings in, small stalls, tall sinks, no bar supports around toilet</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2 stars - door swings in, average stalls, tall sinks, no bar supports around toilet</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 stars - door swings out, large stalls, tall sinks, no bar supports around toilet</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4 stars - door swings out, large stalls, lowered sinks, one bar support around toilet</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5 stars - door swings out, large stalls, lowered sinks, two bar supports around toilet</SPAN></LI>
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<P><EM STYLE="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">* Remember reviews are subjective. There's no wrong answer. Criteria for one star versus five stars may vary between volunteers. Because AXS Map is a crowd-sourced database, your unique perspective and insight is greatly appreciated.</EM></P>
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