Hi Tim, I did it a number of ways, initially I went into the link that says "Screen reader users: click here for plain HTML" then inserted where I wanted in the edit field. I then went in again and inserted where I wanted in edit field and pressed "get directions button". I now realise that one must go into "get directions" before inserting the place direction requirement, at least that is the way it is now working for me. Thanks and Happy Christmas Tim, Maureen. Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.Learn moreGot it ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Culhane" <tim.j.culhane@xxxxxxxxx> To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 8:42 AM Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Accessible google maps Hi Maureen That link still works for me. What happens when you try it? You can also try the updated google maps, though you will probably need a up-to-date version of a screen reader and internet browser in order to benefit from it. Try: https://www.google.ie/maps/ Tim -----Original Message----- From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Maureen Newell Sent: 17 December 2014 18:52 To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Accessible google maps Hi Tim, many moons ago you kindly gave a website for accessible google maps. I used this link on a number of occasions and found it terrific but I now find that google have taken the accessible page off which greatly disappoints me. Maybe you might have a look and see if you can resurrect another link! With thanks, Maureen. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Culhane" <tim.culhane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:26 AM Subject: [vicsireland] Accessible google maps Hi all, Well I've done a bit of digging around and have come up with something. It appears that google maps can be set to give textual directions rather than a graphical map. To see this in action try the following: Go to: http://maps.google.co.uk/?output=html The 'output=html' tells google to use html rather than pictures. In the edit field type something like: from: O'Connell street Dublin Ireland to: Whitworth Road Dublin Ireland The 'from: and 'to:' are important. I believe other keywords like 'near:' exist, but I haven't tried them. Click the search maps button. You will then be given the directions by car from O'Connell Street to Whitworth road. You can click on a link which will give you the walking directions as well. It gives you the approximate distance and time taken to complete the journey also. Note, it will only give street names and distances, so you might find it tricky if you were blind in a strange area. Having said that, its better than nothing. Have fun, Tim ------------------------- Tim Culhane, Critical Path Ireland, 42-47 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. Direct line: 353-1-2415107 phone: 353-1-2415000 Tim.culhane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.criticalpath.net Critical Path a global leader in digital communications ------------------------ ==================== The vicsireland mailing list To unsubscribe at any time send a mail to: vicsireland-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe", without the quotes in the subject of the message. To contact the moderator send mail to: tim.j.culhane@xxxxxxxxx For mor information on the Visually Impaired Computer Society visit: http://www.vicsireland.org -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. 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