[NAGDU] auxillary accessaries for mobility

[Rachel Grider]

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! 
> 
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>> 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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