[nagdu] GPS apps

Wed Jul 16 13:34:38 UTC 2014

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?
>
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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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