[nagdu] GPS apps

Tue Jul 8 15:23:28 UTC 2014

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.

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> 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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