The UDL Educational Technology Guide 2019-2020: Technology for Special Education

John F. O'Sullivan

Section 6 GPS Apps

 

Nearby Explorer

This app uses GPS and helps you navigate independently without the help of another person. The app gets good reviews. 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nearby-explorer/id1095698497


Nearby Explorer Online

You can find your location with this free app. The same company makes a similar paid app called “Nearby Explorer.” 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nearby-explorer-online/id1095699328


Ariadne GPS

This is a talking map program with GPS. A person with a visual impairment could use this to direct them to different areas. The app is listed on several websites and is widely recommended.

https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id441063072?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 


Sunu Band

This is a band that looks like a watch that warns you of what is around you. It uses echo location to give you feedback on what is around you. 

http://www.sunu.io/


BlindSquare

This is a GPS app developed for the blind. The app tells you about information regarding your surroundings. This app works regardless of how you are traveling.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blindsquare/id500557255?mt=8 

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