[NFBMO] BlindSquare

[Steve Cook]

Hi All, 

The Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC is inviting you
to a presentation about BlindSquare!!!! We will have representatives from
BlindSquare giving the presentation along with taking questions!! You can
read more about this wonderful GPS app below the Zoom information to join
us!

Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Location: NFB of SC Zoom

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BlindSquare is the world's most widely used accessible GPS-app developed for
the blind, deafblind and partially sighted. Paired with third-party
navigation apps, BlindSquare's self-voicing app delivers detailed points of
interest and intersections for safe, reliable travel both outside and
inside. Open the doors to enhanced independence with BlindSquare.

How does it work?

After determining your location, BlindSquare gathers information about your
surroundings on Foursquare and OpenStreetMap.
INTERESTS

Algorithms determine what information is most useful to you such as popular
cafes, post offices or libraries.
NAVIGATION

Shake your device to hear your current address and details about the nearest
intersection and venues around you.
BlindSquare will track your destination and periodically announce the
distance and direction you're headed.
Mark your position if you'd like help finding your way back later.
FILTERS

Filters can be applied to provide only the information you're looking for so
you're not overwhelmed by details on your surroundings.
FAVORITES

Mark your saved places and Foursquare venues as Favorites and BlindSquare
will always notify you once you reach them.
Favorites will be saved in iCloud and synced to all iOS devices for device
consistency.
VOICEOVER

BlindSquare uses Acapela voices in many different languages to announce
information about your environment even when your device is tucked away for
a hands-free experience.
SOCIAL MEDIA

If you enjoy using Foursquare independently, authorize BlindSquare too
access your account so you can check into your favorite venues by simply
shaking your device.
Share your check-ins on Facebook, Twitter, or keep them private if you wish.
LANGUAGES

Steve Cook
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