01-21-2019 11:56 AM - edited 02-09-2019 03:03 PM
Accessible Oniru
On Friday February 08, we took our accessibility meet to Oniru which is an extension of Victoria Island with proximity to the Atlantic beach stretch.
Seven Local Guides (old and new) assembled at the Landmark Centre before 11: 30am. We proceeded to Ligali Ayorinde Road to capture a few businesses and shop fronts. Due to the heavy down pour earlier in the morning, most of the roads were flooded, so we had to hire a tricycle and this limited our ability to cover more places.
The Water Corporation and Ligali Ayorinde Roads didn't have standard walkways and ramps which can enable people with disabilities move easily.
Back to the Landmark Village for editing and interaction. We learned how to take 360 photos with a smartphone. Ahmed was able to take his first two 360 images. Amaka made her first review.
At the Landmark Events Centre, there's a mobile ramp into the building and barrier free floor across the halls. It also had dedicated accessible restroom with hand rails but no sign to indicate.
Photo session followed at Hard Rock and Shiro, two of Lagos' s most popular cafe/restaurant. There's some doughnuts, sandwiches, soft drink and beer for refreshment.
We met four Local Guides who didn't know about the Connect Forum nor the Community in Lagos but have been integrated.
To crown the day, we met a four year old Photographer who wowed us with her skills. She wanted to know about the 360 camera and local guides. She can't wait to be 18 and a Local Guide!Our appreciation goes to @iGana @alukohammed @Joie_ful for attending the meetup! See the photoalbum.
01-22-2019 03:14 AM
Hi @EmekaUlor
Thank you for creating this great meet-up! Your contributions will be really helpful for Google Maps.
You can share recap and pictures from the Meet-up here.
Good luck and have fun!
01-22-2019 06:36 AM
This is great, hopefully I will make it to this meet up.
02-05-2019 01:57 PM
Sure we will be there. Kudos @EmekaUlor. Oniru here we come. OneAccessibility .
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02-08-2019 02:42 AM
Hi, can't wait to be there
02-12-2019 01:19 PM
@VitB @Obiwanne @alukohammed @Onukakalu @Kolapo read the recap of our meetup above. Thanks
02-13-2019 01:11 AM
Great one guys!
02-13-2019 03:02 AM - edited 02-13-2019 03:03 AM
Hi @EmekaUlor
Thank you for organizing the meetup and also for sharing the recap.
Seems like it was very successful, you had a good time, improved Google Maps and met new people.
06-05-2019 08:40 AM
Hello, @EmekaUlor !
Thank you for your post that is useful to organise the accessibility meet-ups!
Kind regards,
Valentine