News and Updates
Pedesting Is For All Pedestrians
In a world where technology continues to break barriers and make life easier, Pedesting emerges as a beacon of inclusivity, revolutionizing indoor navigation for everyone. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features, Pedesting is not just an app; it's a gateway to seamless and accessible navigation for all pedestrians. It ensures that individuals can move with confidence and ease.
Welcome To The Pedesting Community - Download Now
The Pedesting app is a navigation tool designed to provide accessible outside and indoor wayfinding for all pedestrians. It identifies amenities and points of interests such as elevators or escalators, retail stores, meeting rooms, accessible washrooms, etc. Pedesting caters to a wide range of users, including Pedestrians who walk or use a mobility device such as a walker or wheelchair, people with vision loss and parents with strollers.
International Development Week Focus: Pedesting’s Contribution to the SDG’s
This International Development Week, we at Pedesting are excited to share how our work supports the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through our unique approach, we're helping to create a more inclusive, sustainable world by focusing on goals like decent work and economic growth, reducing inequalities, building sustainable cities, and promoting well-being. Let's dive into how Pedesting is making a difference.
Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Growth and Impact at Pedesting
As we bid farewell to 2023, we are filled with happiness and gratitude. It's been a year of new beginnings, meaningful connections, and impactful initiatives. Through this blog, we're excited to share the major highlights that have defined our journey at Pedesting this year.
Accessible Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone: A Guide by Pedesting
Greetings to all our readers at Pedesting! The holiday season is upon us, a time filled with joy, warmth, and the spirit of giving. As our Calgary office is gearing up for a beautiful holiday season, we at Pedesting have put together a special list of gift ideas tailored for individuals with various disabilities to ensure that everyone feels included and cherished during this festive season.
Beyond Stereotypes: A Guide to Inclusive Language and Debunking Disability Myths
As we commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023, at Pedesting, we recognize the vital role that inclusive language and dispelling disability myths play in creating an inclusive community. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of employing respectful language and challenging misconceptions about disabilities.
Four new downtown locations added to Calgary Accessibility App Pedesting
CALGARY, Nov. 2, 2023 News Release: Leaders from business and post-secondary communities came together on Thursday to make Calgary’s downtown more accessible by joining Pedesting, an accessible navigation app.
Pedesting Launches the #HowDoYouPedest Campaign
To celebrate the launch of the Pedesting app and to raise awareness around pedestrian spaces and accessibility, at Pedesting we are launching the #HowDoYouPedest campaign (https://pedestcalgary.com)
Calgary navigation app Pedesting launches on Apple and Android stores
App several years in the making was created to help people walking or rolling find the easiest, safest and most accessible routes. It is now available for Download on iOS and Android