[Blindtlk] Sendero News

[David Andrews]

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>Hello Sendero friends and GPS users.
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>Big things always happen around CSUN in March 
>and at the summer shows in July. Sendero has 
>been listening to you and has some exciting announcements for CSUN next week.
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>1. It is a bit early for 2012 maps but they will 
>be coming in the next couple months along with 
>software improvements. See some of the new 
>features at Sendero booth 521 or come by the 
>Sendero suite (room #968) after-hours.
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>2. Sendero Group and its collaborators are in 
>the beginning stages of creating a fully 
>accessible turn-by-turn accessible GPS iPhone application.
>Yes, you heard that right. Sendero is looking 
>for users of various iPhone GPS applications to 
>help prioritize the features in this new application.
>Users will be selected by Sendero to attend one 
>of two noon sessions in our suite (room #968) 
>Thursday and Friday based on a form you can fill 
>out at 
><http://senderogroup.com/news/csunform.asp>http://senderogroup.com/news/csunform.asp
>Note: Despite some users who say that you can 
>perform all the necessary GPS functions on the 
>iPhone, we are still of the firm belief that 
>this is not true if you really understand and 
>use the many features of the other accessible 
>Sendero GPS software. The accessible GPS iPhone 
>app can be a fantastic addition to the more 
>comprehensive Sendero GPS products with Braille 
>or QWERTY keyboards and with built-in Braille displays.
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>3. We recommend attending the following CSUN presentations:
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>M-Enabling: A New Paradigm for Persons with 
>Disabilities, Wednesday Feb. 29, 8:00AM, 
>Elizabeth B, 2nd Floor Mike May and 5 other 
>panelists will take ten minutes each to give 
>their perspectives on  various aspects of emerging technologies.
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>iPhone/iOs and Android Accessibility
>9:20AM, Edward CD
>Mike May and Peter Cantisani will highlight some 
>of the cooler iPhone and Android apps.
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>Exploring GPS Descriptive Wayfinding
>Thursday March 1, 3:10PM, Bob Sweetman, Betsy AB 2nd floor
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>Accessible Maps to Teach Location Literacy 
>Friday March 2: 8:00AM, Edward CD. Mike May and 
>others will demonstrate and discuss the powerful 
>aspects of the talking map features on the 
>Windows PC using Sendero Maps and APH Talking PC Maps.
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>For a more comprehensive list of potential 
>sessions to attend, go to 
><http://senderogroup.com/news/csunpres.htm>http://senderogroup.com/news/csunpres.htm
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>4. HIMS has announced the release of the Braille 
>Sense U2 PDA!  The U2 offers a more powerful 
>processor, 32GB of internal memory, and much more!
>The U2 also has a built-in GPS receiver, making 
>it the perfect combo for Sense Navigation.  Leap 
>ahead and pre-order the new U2 before February 
>29th and get 10% off the bundle price of the U2 
>and Sense Nav GPS from Sendero Group. If you 
>already have a 2011 Sense Nav license, there 
>will be no charge to transfer it to a new U2 when ordered from Sendero.
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>5. Parlez-vous français?  We now offer a French 
>version of Sense Navigation 2011.1!  Current 
>users can download the software from their GoSendero page.
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>6. Our friends at 6Dot Innovations have released 
>a Braille Labeler. It has a built-in 6-dot 
>Braille keyboard and a USB keyboard port for 
>quick and easy production of Dymo-labels in 
>Braille. For more information visit <http://www.6dot.com>www.6dot.com
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>7. If you miss us at CSUN, come see us at the 
>CTEBVI conference March 16-17 at the LAX Marriott.
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>8. If you wish to be a dealer of Sendero 
>products, please contact Katie Gilmore, 
><mailto:Katie at senderogroup.com>Katie at senderogroup.com 
>and ask about our CSUN boat cruise.
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