[nagdu] GPS apps

[Amanda Cape]

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
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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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