Knowledge Graph
Accessible Travel Planning

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The goal of this project was to create a dynamic browse/search experience to optimize travel planning for a person with accessibility needs. This was done through the development of domain-specific taxonomies that were connected by semantic relationships through ontologies like W3C standard SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organization Systems). The result is a dynamic knowledge graph that demonstrates how a person with low vision needs can easily plan a robust, accessible travel itinerary.

Knowledge Graph: A Day In London

This model connects popular attractions and transit modes to different types of accessible accommodations and services. By creating these links, a user with specialized needs can easily plan a vacation using filters and search queries. This model could easily be applied to different travel user types such as backpackers, luxury travelers, and families with small children.

Taxonomy Development: Accessibility Meets Attractions in London

A hierarchical taxonomy serves as the underlying structure for creating the relationships between attractions and accommodations. Accessibility standards cover typical accommodations such as parking spaces or ramps, while accessibility services serve to augment a user's experience at an attraction.

Collections: Finding Overlap Between Accessibility and Attractions

Articulating the attractions that have overlap of accessible services helps users plan trips efficiently based on individual needs.