Accessibility Trade

Project Description:

In Canada right now, roughly 9% of the population has a mobility disability, with the majority being seniors. Those that have these disabilities require special equipment to accommodate their needs. The issue with this equipment is that they are extremely durable, while their usage stops long before they are broken. Due to this, many are left with expensive equipment that they can no longer use. While there are more than a few general marketplaces, there is a distinct lack of a specialized marketplace to sell this mobility equipment.

The Accessibility Trade project intends to solve this issue by giving users a place to part with their old equipment and obtain new equipment. The Solution Squad worked alongside their client Islam Gomaa to create a virtual platform that allows those in need to search for mobility equipment.

The project is a web application that allows users to post advertisements for any of the mobility equipment they no longer need. These posts include all information needed to sell or donate the item. Users can keep a shopping cart to track items they’re interested in. The specialization will make it easier to find what you need, increasing usability. Images may be added to these posts to increase visibility. All content posted is rigorously moderated and verified to ensure a high degree of quality.

The project is built on an intermediary scale to manage an approximated 2,000 users and 10,000 pieces of equipment. The database functionality allows users to store encrypted identifying information to eventually make transactions. The application following this will handle all transactions, eliminating the need for bargaining. Additionally, it will handle all delivery information allowing users to trade equipment seamlessly.

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