[nagdu] GPS apps

Jessica Diaz changedheart421 at gmail.com
Sat Aug 9 02:38:42 UTC 2014 

Hi,
Just gave up on Seeing Eye to much info. I use Google Maps and it works great.
Jessica Diaz
-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Fatmir Seremeti via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 12:04 PM
To: Amanda Cape; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] GPS apps

I use an app called Ariadne GPS. A really good app for getting a clockwise direction towards where you are going. 

Med vänliga hälsningar / best regards 
Fatmir seremeti 
+46705103634
www.goalballfatmir.blogg.se 
Twitter: @goalballfatmir


> 16 jul 2014 kl. 15:56 skrev Amanda Cape via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>:
> 
> Do google and apple maps work with voiceover?
> 
>> On 7/16/14, Matthew Dierckens via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Blindsquare is a great one. It doesn't do turn by turn, but you can use
>> Google or apple maps to do turn by turn. Blindsquare works in many languages
>> and countries.
>> 
>> Matthew Dierckens
>> Macintosh Trainer
>> Blind Access Training
>> www.blindaccesstraining.com
>> 1-877-774-7670, extension 3
>> matthew at blindaccesstraining.com
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>> 
>> On Jul 16, 2014, at 9:34 AM, Tracy Carcione via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Fatmir.
>>> I just read that Sendero is expanding the Seeing Eye app to other
>>> countries, but I don't remember which ones.  If you check sendero.com,
>>> there is probably an announcement or more info.
>>> Tracy
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fatmir Seremeti via nagdu"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: <blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>; "NAGDU Mailing List,the National
>>> Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 4:37 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] GPS apps
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Does the seeing eye app only work in U.S or is it world wide?
>>>> 
>>>> Med vänliga hälsningar / best regards
>>>> Fatmir seremeti
>>>> +46705103634
>>>> www.goalballfatmir.blogg.se
>>>> Twitter: @goalballfatmir
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> 8 jul 2014 kl. 17:23 skrev Aleeha Dudley via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I use and love the Seeing Eye GPS app. It is made specifically for the
>>>>> blind and, while a bit
>>>>> expensive,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it
>>>>> is well worth the price.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2014, at 10:57 AM, Star Gazer via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I know we've talked about this before, but I can't make the archives
>>>>>> work.
>>>>>> What gps apps do you guys use and love. I'm only interested in apps I
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> put on my Iphone.
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alyssa via
>>>>>> nagdu
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 11:23 AM
>>>>>> To: Kathy Davis; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide
>>>>>> Dog
>>>>>> Users
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Yes. I believe carrying a cell phone is pretty normal. The blind square
>>>>>> app
>>>>>> is a huge helper at times. So is the seeing eye gps app. I've used some
>>>>>> gps
>>>>>> with the cane and dog when needed. Though it's not always spot on, it
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> usually provide enough information to get back on track.
>>>>>> Alyssa
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Jun 30, 2014, at 9:54 AM, Kathy Davis via nagdu
>>>>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I keep a telescoping cane in my purse or tote bag at all times and
>>>>>>> especially when I am headed to a large hotel like the NFB National
>>>>>>> Convention. I use my cane with my dog just on leash so I can figure
>>>>>>> out how to get around because my dog wouldn't have a clue if I didn't
>>>>>>> know how to direct him. Yes, telescoping canes can work well in
>>>>>>> conjunction with my dog at times. Then there are those times when I
>>>>>>> just use my cane as was the case yesterday when I went to the movies
>>>>>>> without Wade. I also take my iPhone with me when Wade and I are out
>>>>>>> doing things just in case there is an emergency or if we get lost.
>>>>>>> This seldom happens but I do believe that even sighted people usually
>>>>>>> have their cell phones with them most if not all of the time when they
>>>>>>> are
>>>>>> out and about.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Good luck with your decision. Everyone on this list is so very
>>>>>>> helpful! Hope to meet some of you in Orlando this week.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Blessings always,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Kathy Davis
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry D
>>>>>>> Keeler via nagdu
>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:17 AM
>>>>>>> To: Elizabeth Campbell; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association
>>>>>>> of Guide Dog Users
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Still carry a cane in my ever versitile back pack. I have been known
>>>>>>> to use it to shoreline for sidewalks on my right. I also have a
>>>>>>> straight cane who lives in my closet and comes out when its really
>>>>>>> hot, cold or wet. Everyone does things a little differently but, I
>>>>>>> use
>>>>>>> my foot to find what's in front of me when Holly jstops. I could see
>>>>>>> using
>>>>>> a small cane to do this as well.
>>>>>>> I would probably keep sush a beast on my belt for that.
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Elizabeth Campbell via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> To: "'Elisabeth Clark'" <Darthsylva94 at gmail.com>; "'NAGDU Mailing
>>>>>>> List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:08 AM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hi Liz,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> It has been my experience that as I've worked with my dogs, they
>>>>>>>> learn to give me cues about uneven ground. Both of my guides have
>>>>>>>> learned to slow down when there is uneven footing ahead. IN my
>>>>>>>> opinion, there is nothing wrong with having a folding or telescoping
>>>>>>>> cane with you, especially when you first get a dog and are showing
>>>>>>>> the dog your
>>>>>>> surroundings.
>>>>>>>> Remember that when you come home with your dog, you will be far more
>>>>>>>> familiar with the area.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hope this helps and best of luck in going forward with plans to get
>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>> dog.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Liz and Gabe
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elisabeth
>>>>>>>> Clark via nagdu
>>>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:34 AM
>>>>>>>> To: Buddy Brannan; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of
>>>>>>>> Guide Dog Users; ntorcolini at wavecable.com; nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Adjustment from working with a king to a dog
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hi guys,
>>>>>>>> I haven't got a dog yet, but have done several walks with a few dogs
>>>>>>>> through three different schools and am looking at getting a dog.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> One thing I don't understand is the fact that I feel most confident
>>>>>>>> with my cane vs the confidence I have while walking with a guidedog.
>>>>>>>> I feel that my cane gives me more feedback on my surroundings and I
>>>>>>>> can sense the unevenness of the ground better than what I can with a
>>>>>>>> guidedog.  I also know they try to pull you around obsticals, but
>>>>>>>> I'm
>>>>>>>> not good with following a dog.
>>>>>>>> With my cane, I can use the tapping technique and echo location to
>>>>>>>> get around obsticals and find that much easier.  Did any of you
>>>>>>>> experience the same problem?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Cheers, Liz.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Sent from my Braillenote Apex.
>>>>>>>> 
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