[nagdu] GPS and dogs

[Alyssa]

I use whatever will work for me. I have a breeze which was given to me by LDB when I went for mobility training before Sophie. I use it on walks around campus to inform me of streets. I sometimes use landmarks but this feature isn't always accurate. I also use seeing eye and blind square as needed. If all else fails me, I ask for directions. :) I do enjoy having plenty of GPS options though. I've tried google maps but I still feel it has room for improvement. Jmo 
Alyssa

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> On Apr 14, 2014, at 11:37 AM, Brandy Pinder <bdpinder at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I figured out Google maps. So blind square doesn't do turn by turn. 
> 
> brandy pinder
> Alumni Council -  second vice Chairman
> Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc® 
> and America's VetDogs®, The Veteran's K-9 Corps Inc® 
> Providing "Second uSight"® since 1946
> 
> 371 E. Jericho Turnpike smith town ny 11766
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>> On Apr 14, 2014, at 11:55 AM, Jenine Stanley <jeninems at wowway.com> wrote:
>> 
>> And then there’s DC where there isn’t a right-angled intersection anywhere. Then again with all the politics that’s gone on there it’s a wonder anything is comprehensible. :) 
>> 
>> I use a combination of Seeing Eye GPS, Transit Times Plus for public transit info and Google Maps which also gives turn by turn directions. Blind Square is good too if you need a less expensive option. 
>> 
>> I still think for pure GPS the Trekker Breeze is awesome. Just wish they’d update the maps more often. 
>> Jenine Stanley
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>>> On Apr 14, 2014, at 11:42 AM, Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The biggest problem you’re going to have with a GPS is the “urban canyon effect”. That is, the tall buildings will block the satellite signal, which could make your navigation results somewhat inaccurate. If you need turn by turn directions, Seeing Eye GP does really well with these. Last I checked, Blindsquare doesn’t do that so much. They’re both excellent though. 
>>> 
>>> BTW, yeah, only place that really confused the hell out of me in the city was that triangle Around 42nd and 7th AVe/Broadway. Between that and walking around all the crowds at corners and just continuing, well, yeah. LOL
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or (814) 431-0962
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Apr 14, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Brandy Pinder <bdpinder at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all, 
>>>> There are an increasing amount of gps's out there. I feel like a very inadequate blind person not having one. Smile. Usually I travel in the safety of the grid of Manhattan and limit my wanderings to the outside boroughs. Though in this day and age that is ridiculous not to mention I do travel out of state a lot. Which ones have people used. I am hearing some about blind square and the seeing eye app. Anybody tried both? What does each offer? I need more of a type in address get directions type deal than a quote find the nearest blah blah, end quote.  And which works best with a dog or does it matter? Anyone use trekkor?
>>>> Thanks 
>>>> 
>>>> brandy pinder
>>>> Alumni Council -  second vice Chairman
>>>> Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc® 
>>>> and America's VetDogs®, The Veteran's K-9 Corps Inc® 
>>>> Providing "Second uSight"® since 1946
>>>> 
>>>> 371 E. Jericho Turnpike smith town ny 11766
>>>> Cso: 866-282-8047
>>>> Email: brandydp at verizon.net
>>>> Cell: 304-685-4499
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