[1] Powered by GoogleMaps API, AXS Map functions by providing users with a database of locations that they can edit with ratings and reviews of accessibility metrics for disabled individuals.

[6] DaSilva had been diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis several years prior to the creation of AXS Map, and began to recognize that many of places surrounding him in New York City were not accessible.

Inspired by his increasing difficulties navigating through his daily life, DaSilva created an AXS Map as an app and web database to help people with disabilities.

DaSilva and Bluer discussed the project at "Maps for Good," part of the prestigious Google I/O conference, in June 2012, the same year it launched.

[8] AXS map received major media attention in 2014, including a national profile by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and a feature in Oprah Magazine.