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Originally Posted by tomereader
So I use my favorite internet map site, use the get directions feature set to the walking or public transportation mode and take a screen shot, crop etc then export the image to the JBL and I have a reference that really helps
Before I had the JBL the map site really saved me, I was going from memory (not always a good idea doh) and was thoroughly lost but having used the map sites traffic (or satellite?) version of my route really blown up, I had noticed a parking lot where the cars came right up to the sidewalk, no "bumper stones" or grass just bam right to the sidewalk, and that visual cue let me find my way, so if you know a low vision person who is trying to retain their mobility, suggest that they scout their route thoroughly beforehand (then put a picture of it in their JBL!)  |
Wow... what an incredibly smart thing to do. :-) I have to commend you on that idea. It seems a lot time consuming though, so I'd probably stick to using the GPS software on my cellular phone. Pending on the type of phone you have, you can use a lot of GPS systems for free. One that comes to mind that I use a lot on my HTC TouchPro is the Google Maps. I especially like the Google Latitude program where you can see where your friends are and vice versa. Me and a friend of mine use it all the time when we go for walks in different directions to meet back up later.