[Blindtlk] Google maps and other ways to get directions between two places

[David Andrews]

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wiAt 11:11 PM 3/7/2014, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I'm going to be moving to Seattle this summer, so I've been exploring
>Google Maps a little bit trying to learn the layout and routes between
>my future workplace and other landmarks. But I noticed that Google
>Maps is different. It seems like most of the screen is taken up with a
>map and all the edit boxes are gone, and links that used to appear in
>the JAWS links list no longer do so. I can access the old Google Maps
>on my old computer which still has IE 8 on it, but when I try to use a
>newer browser, it takes me to this new Google maps that's not very
>accessible.
>Have you guys figured out if Google Maps is still accessible? Does it
>have a basic HTML mode?
>If not, what other sites or IOS apps are good for getting directions
>between two places or for virtually exploring an area?
>
>Thanks,
>Arielle
>
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