NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A new tool at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) is shining a light on accessibility.

The launch of a new app called GoodMaps is providing special technology for people who have trouble seeing or hearing.

With vibrations, audio cues and large text, the app helps anyone with vision or hearing issues get around the airport easier.

"It was awesome, it was like one of the most normal things I've done in 3 years," laughed Katie Smith, who went blind three years ago.

Not only was she able to find her gate, but she could do it all without an obligatory wheelchair.

"The airlines are great, they'll offer to give you assistance, but their version of assistance, no matter what, is they want to pop you in a wheelchair and take you through security and dump you at

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