Wayfinding Toolbox: Cane, Tactile Map, GPS, AI, Visual Assist

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 9:20 AM PDT  

Location

Grand CD  

Description

There are many accessibility tools for orientation, mobility, and navigation. Learning the options, their pros and cons, and how to use them can be daunting for teachers and users of all ages. During this presentation, we will discuss various products and how to choose the best fit for each user. Since it is most effective to start learning with these tools and techniques early, we will focus on each product related to the student. The toolbox may include tactile maps, GPS hardware and apps, AI devices, streaming visual assistance, the cane, guide dog, and human assistance.

Each blind or low-vision person has different needs; therefore, finding the items that best suit each individual is important. The American Printing House (APH) has hundreds of products, many of which are included in the O&M and navigation categories. APH serves thousands of blind or low-vision individuals throughout the country with a mission to provide the appropriate tools to the nation’s blind or low-vision students and adults.

 

Audience

• Higher Education
• Entertainment & Recreation
• Research & Development
• Employment & Human Resources
• Transportation

Audience Level

Beginning  

Session Summary (Abstract)

There are many accessibility tools for orientation, mobility, and navigation available to blind and low-vision students and adults. We will discuss various products and how to choose the best fit.  

Primary Topic

Mobility  

Secondary Topics

• Blind/Low Vision
• Emerging Technologies
• Leisure & Travel
• Mobile Technology

 

Session Type

Exhibitor Track  

Presenters

• Michael May
  American Printing House
• Jamie Murdy
  West Orange Country Consortium for Special Education

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