Reviews in Google maps is a dynamic, ongoing process. As such, activity in the viewing and revising different locations, businesses, landmarks, parks will continue to grow in coming times. However, the use and purpose of these reviews vary. One of the critical issues which reviews and Google maps can assist in helping serve the better quality life for people who are differently able [Disabile]. I have been reviewing different places, businesses, parks in Google map for a while and I have seen it firsthand how people with disability can use it for their benefit. My son who is 11 years old has hi Autism and has been using Google maps to roam around different cities, countries, local businesses, parks schools, and many other places regularly. He sometimes goes through reviews as well. Probably, this helps him to connect with the real world outside of his home. How does it help to motivate people with disability and those who are disadvantaged to use these reviews and to use google maps, that would remain a fundamental question? Probably the next step for Google and other organizations might continue to understand and provide solutions so that people who are willing and trying to find avenues to learn and experience through unconventional way such as Google maps. Indeed, the world has more than a billion people who are differently able. About 250 million of them are blind. There is a vast majority of the disabled people who will not have the potential due to lack of opportunities. Think for a minute, whether over 1 billion people who are diable have personally chosen to become disabled. And the answer would be no. If this is the case, our responsibility as human beings and also organizations such as Google and others should be focusing on how to provide opportunities for those who did not have a chance to achieve beyond what is offered to them through the traditional way of support.
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