[nagdu] using cardinal directions, GPSes and your guide dog

[Larry D. Keeler]

Interesting. Never tried those! I can usually figure out my directions by 
using sun light and wind. No, I can't see the sun but I can feel it. Also, I 
remember where I was last. I can figure out directions pretty easily. Also, 
I use major busy streets for orientation. I have even been known to use big 
potholes, odd bumps in the walk and any other landmarks I can to figure out 
where I am.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vivianna" <irishana at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] using cardinal directions, GPSes and your guide dog


> hi there.
> have you tried using blind square?  i use this app very often on my IPhone 
> and love it. you can choose to have the directions given to you in 
> clockface format.
> so, if the destination is on the northwest corner it will tell you it's at 
> 10 o'clock.  that's if you are standing on the southeast corner.
> super little app for under $10 and, works internationally as well.
> HTH.
>
> Vivianna
>
> On Apr 14, 2014, at 7:26 AM, Rebecca Ilniski <rilniski at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello all.  I have the seeing eye GPS on my i phone and one thing I've 
>> always had difficulty with were cardinal directions.  If i'm facing north 
>> I get that east is to my right south is behind me, and west is on my 
>> left.  The trouble is if I'm told that an address is on the northwest 
>> corner that's where I have trouble figuring out which corner the address 
>> is on.  Any tips?
>>
>> -- 
>> Rebecca and Zeb
>> email: rilniski at gmail.com
>> twitter: zebs_mom
>>
>>
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