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Open Data

Also known as: Open Government Data

Data that is freely available to anyone to use, redistribute, and republish without restrictions from copyright, patents, or other control mechanisms. In the accessibility context, open data initiatives by governments and transport authorities — such as publishing station accessibility features, step-free access information, and wheelchair-accessible locations — are critical for enabling developers to build tools that help people with disabilities navigate physical environments and plan accessible journeys.

Category: data · digital inclusion · government · information access

Related: Linked Data

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