APS Online Workshop: Overview

Module A

Module B1

• Slides 1-10
• Slides 11-20
• Slide 11
• Slide 12
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Slide 16
• Slide 17
• Slide 18
• Slide 19
• Slide 20
• Slides 21-30

Module B2

Module C

Module D

Module E

Module E: Exercises

Module F

Module G

Module B1 - Slide 20

Next step for a person who is blind is identifying the street, knowing where they are. That information is not commonly available in an accessible format such as braille or audible signage. Some of the cues used are a combination of a mental map (information gleaned earlier) and keeping track of their location. Other pedestrians may be a source of information although they can also be a confusing or inaccurate source of information. GPS are becoming more accessible and there are several GPS devices that do work for blind persons, however, GPS is not accurate enough to be a sole source of information yet. Also the pushbutton information messages of APS can be programmed to provide the names of the streets at a corner.