[DSM-Iowa] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] BlindSquare

Wed May 10 15:36:06 UTC 2023

I thought some of you on the list of my find this interesting.

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From: Steve Cook via Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
Date: May 10, 2023 at 8:46:00 AM CDT
To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Steve Cook <cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] BlindSquare
Reply-To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>

Hi All,

The Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC is inviting you to a presentation about BlindSquare!!!! We will have representatives from BlindSquare giving the presentation along with taking questions!! You can read more about this wonderful GPS app below the Zoom information to join us!

Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Location: NFB of SC Zoom

Feel free to share with others!

NFB of SC Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09

Meeting ID: 803 254 3777
Passcode: 124578
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+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)
+13017158592,,8032543777# US (Germantown)

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        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

BlindSquare is the world’s most widely used accessible GPS-app developed for the blind, deafblind and partially sighted. Paired with third-party navigation apps, BlindSquare’s self-voicing app delivers detailed points of interest and intersections for safe, reliable travel both outside and inside. Open the doors to enhanced independence with BlindSquare.

How does it work?

After determining your location, BlindSquare gathers information about your surroundings on Foursquare and OpenStreetMap.
INTERESTS

Algorithms determine what information is most useful to you such as popular cafes, post offices or libraries.
NAVIGATION

Shake your device to hear your current address and details about the nearest intersection and venues around you.
BlindSquare will track your destination and periodically announce the distance and direction you’re headed.
Mark your position if you’d like help finding your way back later.
FILTERS

Filters can be applied to provide only the information you’re looking for so you’re not overwhelmed by details on your surroundings.
FAVORITES

Mark your saved places and Foursquare venues as Favorites and BlindSquare will always notify you once you reach them.
Favorites will be saved in iCloud and synced to all iOS devices for device consistency.
VOICEOVER

BlindSquare uses Acapela voices in many different languages to announce information about your environment even when your device is tucked away for a hands-free experience.
SOCIAL MEDIA

If you enjoy using Foursquare independently, authorize BlindSquare too access your account so you can check into your favorite venues by simply shaking your device.
Share your check-ins on Facebook, Twitter, or keep them private if you wish.
LANGUAGES

Steve Cook
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