Wayfinding

The process by which people orient themselves and navigate through physical or digital environments. Accessible wayfinding encompasses multiple modalities: visual signage with sufficient contrast and text size, tactile maps and guidance paths for blind users, audio announcements and beacons, clear landmarks, and consistent spatial organization. Digital wayfinding applications must consider that optimal routes differ based on mobility—a wheelchair user may need to avoid stairs, steep grades, or missing curb ramps that pose no barrier to ambulatory pedestrians.