Talking GPS Devices

When it comes to evolution of technology, GPS devices have come a very long way and for blind and sight impaired persons, it continues to be a very exciting time.  I myself do not own one of these precious little gadgets but I have had the pleasure of seeing one or two of them.

 

Last year, I had a demo of a talking GPS device called "The Breeze" and I was suitably impressed.  I was able to walk up and down my street and the little gem spoke important points to me; such as the names of cross streets and names of buildings on both sides of the street.  What impressed me most was its ability to tell me how far I was from an upcoming street.  So for example; when I was about 100 feet from a street called Pharmacy, it spoke this to me. 

 

Talking GPS devices for blind persons are being improved all the time and this is certainly going to help us become more independent travelers.  If you would like to learn more about talking GPS devices for blind persons, you can visit www.humanware.com.  In the meantime, please go out there and tell others about how talking GPS devices are being adapted for blind and sight impaired persons.

 

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day.