[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

Michael O. Hanson mhanson at winternet.com
Mon Dec 15 01:30:09 UTC 2008


Dear Mr. Stiehm:

I have a Nokia N82 with a memory card.  I have a USB Bluetooth dongle to 
connect my phone to my computer.  This is the best way to transfer files in 
my experience.  It is much easier to se than the cable connection Nokia 
provides.

I find Loadstone much better than Wayfinder Access at allowing me to 
pinpoint exact locations of buildings, corners, etc.  On the other hand, I 
find Wayfinder Access better at planning routes in unfamiliar locations. 
Wayfinder Access requires a cell phone signal.  Loadstone does not. 
Therefore, Loadstone is almost essential in my experience.  I hope this 
answers your questions.


Mike Hanson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patrick H. Stiehm" <stiehm.law at juno.com>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Cc: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike


> Dear Mr. Hanson,
>
> Is the Loadstone GPS software on you Nokia N82?  if so, so you have any
> of the other technology they list on their web site, i.e.:
> A Bluetooth GPS receiver
> A USB Bluetooth dongle (optional)
> A Bluetooth headset (optional)
> A Multimedia card (MMC) reader (optional)
> A high-capacity Multimedia Card (MMC) (optional) .
>
> What has been your experience with this program vis-a-vis the wayfinder?
>
> Patrick H. Stiehm
> Stiehm Law Office
> Alexandria, VA 22309
> 703-360-1089 (Voice)
> 703-935-8266 (Fax)
>
>
> On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:46:26 -0600 "Michael O. Hanson"
> <mhanson at winternet.com> writes:
>> Dear Mr. Schulz:
>>
>> Let me see if I can answer your questions.  I purchased one GPS
>> program
>> myself.  I use Wayfinder Access.
>>
>> I downloaded another GPS program called Loadstone for free.
>> Loadstone is a
>> free open source software program available to anybody with the
>> appropriate
>> cell phone.
>>
>> I also use a Nokia N82.  I got it, along with the KNFB Reader
>> through
>> Minnesota State Services for the Blind.
>>
>> I plan to write a book about my experience.  I will be looking for a
>> book
>> deal.  We are currently seeking funding from the NFB, along with
>> other
>> sources.  I hope this answers your questions.  Please email me or
>> visit
>> www.blindhiker.com for more information.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>>
>> Mike Hanson
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 2:34 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>
>>
>> > hi,
>> >
>> > this sounds cool but...
>> > did you get the gps unit for free??
>> > are you looking for a book deal like Eric??
>> > is this funded by the nfb as well??
>> > Bryan
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
>> > To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> > Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:24 AM
>> > Subject: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>> >
>> >
>> >> Dear Fellow Blind Lawyers:
>> >>
>> >> My name is Mike Hanson.  I happen to be blind.  I have been a
>> member of
>> >> this list for years and learned a great deal from it.
>> >>
>> >> I plan to hike the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail using GPS
>> starting in
>> >> March, 2009 to demonstrate the independence of persons with
>> visual
>> >> impairments, the use of adaptive and assistive technology to
>> achieve our
>> >> independence, and the value of GPS to the blind community.
>> Adaptive
>> >> technology will be a major component of my hike.
>> >>
>> >> Award-winning videographer Gary L. Steffens will make a
>> documentary of
>> >> Mike's Hike.  Please visit http://www.blindhiker.com for more
>> information
>> >> on my plans.
>> >>
>> >> Thank you for your support and suggestions so far.  The only
>> obstacle on
>> >> my path is funding.  Help me prove prevailing myths about the
>> dependence
>> >> of persons with disabilities wrong and open doors for persons
>> with visual
>> >> impairments.  Make me take a hike!
>> >>
>> >> Sincerely,
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Mike Hanson
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