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About

About Us

We are a dynamic group of four first-year Engineering students at McMaster University. Driven by our passion for innovation, we've come together to tackle a real world challenge.

Our Goal

We were tasked with the job to help make life a little simpler for a client dealing with spina bifida. For many in wheelchairs, the idea of going to concerts at large venues can be anxiety enducing due to the lack of accessible information regarding how to navigate through new and unknown areas.

For this reason, we developed an app which compiles all the information one would need about different Venues near by. WheelBeats aims to provide a platform where the client can easily find accessibility details for various venues, allowing them to make informed decisions and enjoy events without barriers.

Our Process

It took us extensive time and dedication to get WheelBeats to where it is today

Our group spent lots of time planning and prototyping. Initially we planned to make an app which displayed accessible bus routes.
We then slowly moved over towards the idea of accessible information about venues. Thus creating, VenueVista!
From there, we further developed more detailed prototypes and gathered all of the information necessary for 17 different venues.
Quickly our information was added onto VenueVista for the first time, and we added a logo!
After lots of testing, calling and revising our app recieved drastic rennovations - including an updated name, WheelBeats!
Finally our app was ready for launch!

Downloading the App

iOS

Tap the share icon at the bottom of the Safari browser window
Scroll down in the options that appear and select "Add to Home Screen"

Android

Tap the menu button (usually represented by three dots) in the top right corner of the Chrome browser
From the menu, select "Add to Home Screen" or a similar option

Find Us

Have any questions, concerns or just want to get to know us? Add us on LinkedIn!

Cate Prince
Maria Akhtar
Jocelyn Kuntsi
Shayaha Jeyaseelan