[NAGDU] GPS app

[Melissa Allman]

I think Tracy makes good points here about the good aspects and the problems with GPS. I must say I purchased and really did not like Nearby Explorer when I lived in Chicago because it didn't have any of the transit information it claimed to have but my experience is just one and I haven't used it recently. My go-to is Blind Square as well and I also like Soundscape because you can set markers for destinations and bonus, it's free. If you're going to work with a GPS, it's good to get acquainted with it and learn how to use it when you're not also trying to learn to work with a dog. The balance between using a GPs effectively while working your dog and still being attentive enough to your dog is tricky sometimes.

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 12:10 PM
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Subject: [NAGDU] GPS app

I usually use APH's Nearby Explorer, but I've also used Blind Square.  They both work similarly.
The thing to keep in mind with GPS is that, though they're good for telling me where I am, except in New York City, but they don't tell me much about walking conditions, if I try to use one to plan a route.  They don't know if there's a sidewalk or not.  And I've had them more than once tell me to cross a busy street where there was no traffic light.  Fine if you're driving, not good for a blind pedestrian.  The maps seem to never be updated as to points of interest as well.  Mine tell me about places I know have been closed for years.
But, if all I want to know is what street I'm on, what street is coming up, and which direction I'm going, they're quite helpful.
Tracy


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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Todd Lively via NAGDU
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:34 PM
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Cc: Todd Lively; Tracy Carcione
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I have a plied at guide dogs for the blind in San Rafael California leader dogs in Michigan and guiding eyes in New York guide dogs for the blind in California put my application on hold because I don’t do enough regular walking the problem is I don’t have to because I have drivers and delivery services so maybe you can talk me into doing a little more walking with my cane now do you know a good GPS app because I’m afraid if I walk too far with my cane I’ll get lost I live in Galesburg Illinois 25,000 people thank you

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> On Apr 15, 2021, at 7:10 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Todd.
> Welcome to the list.
> What kinds of situations do you have questions about?
> Tracy
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> Subject: [NAGDU] New to the list
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> Hello my name is Todd I am new to this list I am in the process of applying for my first guide dog I’ve applied to a couple of schools I’m looking to meet people and get advice about guide dogs in certain situations I look forward to speaking to you all thank you
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