[NAGDU] auxillary accessories for mobility

Tracy Carcione carcione at access.net
Fri Oct 6 12:14:42 UTC 2017


For an earphone that doesn't interfere with other sounds, I really like the
CCrane monoaural over-the-ear earphone.  It hangs over my ear, and doesn't
block other sounds.  It's also more comfortable for me than earbuds.  It's
available from CCrane or from Perkins School for the Blind.
Tracy


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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] auxillary accessaries for mobility

Seeing Eye Gps, Nearby Explorer, and Blind Square are all great apps, and
depending on what I am doing and where I am will determine which app I use.
I either use my Aftershockz headset or stick one earbud into my ear if I
don't happen to have that headset on me.  I take the earbud out of my ear at
street crossings though.  Seeing Eye Gps does have one slight disadvantage
which is if Sendero's servers are being slow or down, information can be
late, but usually, it is my preferred app when I am walking around a
familiar area.  People wonder why I use Gps in familiar areas, and simple
answer is one migraine can pop up at anytime, and the Gps takes away the
need to worry about staying completely oriented, which does not happen in
those situations.  Between the Gps and Belto, I have still been able to get
places during a migraine that I would not attempt otherwise.
Haylie

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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] auxillary accessaries for mobility

Hello, Brenda:

When I am traveling in a new place, I often use Blind Square, and sometimes
I will use the Maps app along with it. Blind Square is great because it will
give you information as you are walking like intersections and businesses. I
also will use it sometimes when I am a passenger on a bus or in a car so
that I can have a better idea of where exactly I am without having to ask a
driver.

I prefer to plan a route before actually doing it when possible because,
like you, I prefer not to have my iPhone out for all to see, and I want to
be fully focused on my dog and my surroundings; as we know, however, this is
not always an option.

I have also used The Seeing Eye GPS, but it seemed to be giving me
information several blocks too late. This may have been a problem with my
phone, though.

Another option is the Maps app for the BraillenNote Apex. I believe that it
is meant to be used with the Sendero GPS, but you can use it in virtual mode
to check out a route before actually walking it.

I hope this helps!
Best,

Rachel

> On Oct 5, 2017, at 14:40, The Pawpower Pack via NAGDU 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> Hey Brenda
> Mostly I use the maps app on the iPhone and my apple Watch.  This is 
> only
for new places that I have never gone and maybe am not sure where to go. For
everyday places I of course know where they are and how to get there.  I set
up the route on the phone with my braille display and put both phone and
braille display away in my bag.  The watch has specific vibration patterns
for things like left and right so I don't need either the phone or display.
Of course it will also talk but I'm deaf so that is no good for me. 
> This is just what I do. It's not flauless but it works! 
> 
> Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 5, 2017, at 2:48 PM, Brenda via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> hello list,
>> 
>> although I don't reply to every response, I am very thankful for 
>> replies
to my posted questions. I have received a lot of valuable info from this
list.
>> 
>> And...congratulations Gary on your new guide Gonzo. And...Vivianna, 
>> I'm
glad things are going well with your new trainee guide.  I look forward to
reading more about your progress.
>> 
>> Now for my question...
>> 
>> The visual interpreter app Aira seems really cool for nonmobility
tasks,and can improve the mobility experience as well. There are also some
navigation apps like the Sendero Seeing eye GPS and Nearby Explorer and the
ultrasonic app that Buddy was going to test.
>> 
>> Most of these apps require a smart phone and an ear piece (preferably
bone conducting).
>> 
>> What I'm wondering is if alot of guide dog handlers or cane travelers 
>> for
that matter use auxillery travel aids and if so what ones.  To me it just
seems like a whole lot of hastle to have to carry a bunch of stuff around.
I try to hide my iPhone so it is not a temptation for someone to decide they
want to take it from me.
>> Just curious on other's experiences as I am open to changing and
adjusting my opinion.
>> 
>> thanks for any input,
>> brenda
>> bjnite at windstream.net
>> 
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