[NAGDU] Navigation systems - Interesting information on independent navigation for the blind

[Tracy Carcione]

I use Blind Square, mostly.  Like Debby said, it will only get you close,
but, if you're close enough, you can ask your dog to find the door.  
GPS has 2 problems one must always keep in mind.  One is that it doesn't
distinguish between streets with sidewalks and streets without, and neither
does it distinguish between highways and streets, even if you're walking.  I
once asked a GPS program how to walk to some place in the next town, and it
said I should take the highway.  NOT!
The other problem I have is that the maps don't seem to be updated very
often.  Places that went out of business years ago are still listed.  So, if
you trust the GPS, you could think you're going to a diner, and end up in a
stripper bar, just for example.  Or vice versa.  
So, though GPS is handy, it's by no means infallible.
Tracy


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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Navigation systems - Interesting information on
independent navigation for the blind

Hi, 

This way finder device looks so cool! I am not sure there is anything here
in Arizona like that but I was wondering if anyone from the list had good
suggestions on devices to use while walking. Google maps does have walking
directions, and they get you most of the way there, but trying to find the
exact building is very difficult. Does anyone know of a good navigation
system for walking?

Morgan 

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 3, 2015, at 11:55 AM, Marianne Denning via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

Okay, here is an article from Wired about standardizing auditory directions
for wayfinding.
http://www.wired.com/2015/12/wayfindr-wants-to-create-a-standards-manual-for
-audio-navigation/

If anyone knows how to get the link all on one line please help me with
this.
--
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053

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