dymaptic Launches Accessible Map Agent to Expand Access to ArcGIS Maps for All Users

New AI-powered tool helps organizations generate accessible, meaningful map descriptions

“Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision.”
— Stevie Wonder

Portland, OR - January 01, 2026

Today, dymaptic announced the launch of Accessible Map Agent, an AI-powered solution designed to make ArcGIS-based maps more accessible and understandable to a wider range of users. The tool addresses one of the most persistent challenges in digital accessibility: enabling complex, highly visual spatial content to be meaningfully accessed by people who cannot rely on visual interaction alone.

As updated ADA web accessibility requirements take effect for state and local governments, maps have emerged as one of the most difficult content types to remediate at scale. While maps play a critical role in public communication around infrastructure, emergency response, health equity, and land use, they are primarily visual and often inaccessible to people using screen readers or those without GIS expertise.

Accessible Map Agent connects directly to ArcGIS content using ArcGIS authentication and analyzes map layers, symbology, visible extent, and metadata to generate structured, human-readable alternative text that communicates meaning rather than appearance alone. This allows organizations to provide equivalent access to spatial information without changing how their maps are built or maintained.

“Accessibility is not just about compliance, it’s about understanding,” said Christopher Moravec, CTO of dymaptic. “Government agencies face real pressure to make their digital content accessible, but most do not have the time to write meaningful descriptions for every map they publish. Accessible Map Agent lets teams generate clear, compliant map descriptions in seconds instead of hours, so they can focus on serving their communities rather than worrying about accessibility deadlines.”

The tool has been applied across a range of ArcGIS web maps, dashboards, and StoryMaps to support more inclusive data storytelling. In addition to serving blind and low-vision users, the generated descriptions help members of the public better understand spatial patterns and insights, expanding the reach and impact of geospatial content.

Accessible Map Agent is available now, with free trials offered to help organizations evaluate how it fits into their existing GIS workflows and accessibility efforts.

For more information or to request a demo, visit https://accessibility.dymaptic.ai/ or contact info@dymaptic.com.

About dymaptic

dymaptic is a geospatial technology firm specializing in GIS, custom software development, and AI-enabled solutions that support accessible, data-driven decision-making. As a Gold partner within the Esri Partner Network, dymaptic works with public sector organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams to build inclusive, scalable mapping tools that help people better understand and act on spatial information.