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Are navigation system for blind easily available and useful? (self.Blind)
submitted by gokukira
I wanted to know if navigation system for blind are actually helpful and if not, what is an ideal navigation system for you?
I also wanted to know whether people actually prefer technology backed navigation systems over the traditional method.
I also wanted to know whether people actually prefer technology backed navigation systems over the traditional method.
CloudyBeep 3 points 3y ago
If you're referring to GPS, it's very useful. We use them in conjunction with a cane or guide dog. Most blind people today use smartphone apps like BlindSquare and the Sendero/Aira apps instead of dedicated devices like the Trekker products.
If you're referring to smart canes, very few people use them because they're still quite new and don't offer many features that a standard cane doesn't, plus they're heavier.
If you're referring to object detection devices like the Miniguide or BuzzClip, they're very useful, but you'd still need to use them in conjunction with a cane or guide dog because they don't detect things like changes in elevation.
If you're referring to smart canes, very few people use them because they're still quite new and don't offer many features that a standard cane doesn't, plus they're heavier.
If you're referring to object detection devices like the Miniguide or BuzzClip, they're very useful, but you'd still need to use them in conjunction with a cane or guide dog because they don't detect things like changes in elevation.
gokukira [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thanks a lot!
Could you please explain what Trekker products are? I couldn't find any relevant searches
Could you please explain what Trekker products are? I couldn't find any relevant searches
CloudyBeep 3 points 3y ago
The current model: https://store.humanware.com/hca/victor-reader-trek-talking-book-player-gps.html
JynxBJJ 2 points 3y ago
This is what I have. My guide dog school provided it. I’ve use it for the 2 months since I received it. It has a bit of a learning curve, but it’s really a huge help. Landmarks and routes, as well as online bookshelf (internet radio, podcasts, BARD, etc) and offline bookshelf. It’s pricey, but I’d buy one.
CloudyBeep 1 points 3y ago
Do you use a smartphone? If so, why would you not want to use a blindness-specific GPS app?
KillerLag 1 points 3y ago
It also depends on what people are used to. Someone who lost their vision in life, and not used to using modern GPS, may find an audio GPS system very confusing.
I find most people can usually figure out how to use a navigation system, if they are motivated to learn it and willing to make mistakes in the process.
I find most people can usually figure out how to use a navigation system, if they are motivated to learn it and willing to make mistakes in the process.
gokukira [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thanks a lot!
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