[NFBWATlk] FW: HKNC sharing new technology to be available March 31, 2023

[Susan Prows]

I think she’s meant to take the place of our canes or dog guys? If so count me out

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> On Aug 16, 2021, at 9:32 PM, Kaye Kipp via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Um,   Why?  The last thing I need is vibrating shoes.
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> From: NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mary Ellen via
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> Subject: [NFBWATlk] FW: HKNC sharing new technology to be available March
> 31, 2023
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> I'll never stop being flummoxed by the fascination inventors have with
> vibrating shoes for the blind.
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> From: Taryn Hill <taryn.hill at hknc.org>
> Sent: August 10, 2021 2:49 PM
> To: Taryn Hill <taryn.hill at hknc.org>
> Subject: HKNC sharing new technology to be available March 31, 2023
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> SOMETHING NEW TO CHECK OUT 
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> The "in-shoe navigation system" is a new device made by Honda which is
> attached to the wearer's shoes and helps to navigate them to their desired
> location predetermined by using a smartphone app. There are multiple
> vibrating points situated around the device to indicate to the wearer where
> they should be heading. For example, if they're to go straight on, the front
> vibrator will ignite, and the same goes for when you need to go left or
> right. Check it out at Honda Navigation System
> https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/honda-navigation-system-in-shoe-gps-visually-im
> paired-people-wearable-tech
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> <https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc> 
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> Taryn Hill
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> Assistant, Regions 8 and 10
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> Helen Keller National Center
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> 1200 - 12th Avenue South, Suite 175
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> Seattle, WA  98144
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> 206.324.9120 Direct | 206.452.7970 VP | 516.580.4507 FAX
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> <mailto:Taryn.Hill at hknc.org> Taryn.Hill at hknc.org 
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> <http://www.helenkeller.org/hknc> www.helenkeller.org/hknc
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> While HKNC's New York facilities are partially closed during this COVID-19
> time, we continue to provide virtual assessment and training services, peer
> learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information and
> referral. We encourage you to contact us by email or phone/VP.
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> For Individuals with combined vision and hearing loss: To help improve the
> quality and quantity of services to individuals who are deaf-blind, please
> complete our National Deaf-Blind registry form at
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