[nagdu] GPS apps

Mon Jul 14 20:37:59 UTC 2014

Does the seeing eye app only work in U.S or is it world wide?

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> 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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