RouteMate

RouteMate is an accessible location based mobile and web application, designed and developed in order to assist people with various disabilities learn simple routes. Methodology was supported by structuring the software using principles of game based learning, in order to scaffold the learning of new routes and promote independent travel. In this paper we will present the piloting methodology as well as the results from four different European countries, using RouteMate in a series of piloting sessions targeted to people in a vast age and ability range. We will also document the integration of RouteMate with playful scenarios as well as the motivational qualities of such an integration for users with disabilities on open route learning in five different European cities.