[gps-talkusers] Re: e: Why buy a GPS for the blind?
- From: Kevin chao <kevinchao89@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:46:02 -0500
Trekker PDA and GPS are being discontinued and further development will not
happen. Would recommend an accessible gps that has been around and will
continue to be around. Anything powered by Sendero SDK is superb.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 25, 2010, at 8:48 PM, "Sean Moore" <sean.moore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I did want to talk about Mobile Geo, but not sure how to add that one. I say
> Trekker Pro in here because there is a place in Atlanta that still have a few.
>
> I ripped off a sample letter off the net also.
>
> Oh that is this: " me " writing to the Voc rehab person so oops.
>
>
> ***************
> Letter of Justification
>
>
>
> To whom it may concern,
>
>
> The purpose of this letter is to recommend the purchase of a Trekker PRO
> system for Orientation and Mobility instruction for __________. With this
> versatile orientation aid, this blind/visually impaired person can:
>
> · access the same essential way-finding information as sighted peers
>
> · apply that understanding toward traveling efficiently and
> independently
>
> The Trekker PRO is an accessible Global Positioning System (GPS) and also
> accessible PDA (personal digital assistant) for people who are blind. Trekker
> PRO is a portable tool with speech . It allows blind persons to
> independently access information about street signs, address systems, and
> other signs in the environment. Without the Trekker PRO blind persons would
> be dependent on others as guides, for directions, or to read signs.
> Accessible GPS allows a traveler to determine distance and direction to a
> destination, and discover and travel to points of interest in the community.
> It also allows blind persons to research and electronically preview
> destinations and routes before traveling, similar to map reading by a sighted
> person.
> The Maestro system includes: a word processor, planner, address book, e-mail
> program, DAISY Player for E-books, and a web browser for Internet access.
> These applications can be used to increase note taking and report writing
> skills, organize and plan their schedules, and download and read electronic
> text.
>
>
> O&M in the home area:
>
> Using the Trekker Pro facilitates independent travel in one's area, traveling
> to and fromworkl, going on community outings, going to unknown areas,
> participating in recreation activities, and attending local events in the
> area. Using the Trekker PRO improves fluency with directional information
> such as left/right, clockface, and cardinal directions. A blind person can
> use the Trekker PRO to announce major landmarks and mark a route across an
> outdoor areas, increasing opportunities for independent travel.
>
> Trekker PRO is a powerful tool for teaching one's local area such as:
> transportation, businesses, goverment offices.
>
> Using the Trekker PRO has other advantages:
>
> 1. it encourages braille fluency. One input information in grade 1 and 2
> braille and computer braille
>
> 2. it develops technological savvy
>
> 3. it facilitates information exchange with peers and other persons
>
>
> In summary, the Trekker PRO is a powerful teaching tool that increases
> accessibility to information in the world, facilitates greater independence
> in Orientation and Mobility, and learning the area with help one's White
> Cane or Guide Dog. This accessible GPS system will clearly benefit a blind
> person in all aspects of their endeavors. It has the potential to
> dramatically increase the efficiency and safety of independent travel.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> ______________|
>
> Sean A. Moore
> 7/27/2010
>
>
> Yours,
> Sean Moore &
> Southeastern Guide Dog, Franklin
>
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