[gps-talkusers] Re: Benefits of GPS
- From: "Jerry Hogan" <jerryhogan5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 22:04:31 -0600
Thank,
I wasn't born blind nor visually impaired until later in life I started
losing my vision and the GPS lately made a big improvement to make it worth
getting one only the price is to far out of reach to other, but I do
completely agree with you and would help other getting a GPS if I could, as
a CATI I will always support the GPS.
-----Original Message-----
From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Antunez
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:54 PM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Benefits of GPS
Perhaps being blind myself gives me a unique perspective. It is my belief
that unfortunately many counselors who grew up without assistive technology
like today's don't understand the necessity or don't feel others need it
because they didn't need it. This is a false concept and denies blind
people to move forward since the world is a different place than 30 or even
20 years ago.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Hogan" <jerryhogan5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 7:47 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Benefits of GPS
> Being a Veteran and we are more most likely to be issued a GPS if we can
> justified for that we need it, I like your answer about the State blind
> rehab services, most Rehab Counselor do not think the way you do and it
> would be nice if more are like your think I take my hat off to you because
> I
> see lot of people does need devices like the GGPS and doesn't have to
> worry,
> as a Veterans like my self we are fortunate getting these devices much
> easier.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Antunez
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:34 PM
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Benefits of GPS
>
> I am a rehab counselor in California and regularly issue GPS systems to my
> clients for the simple fact that a sighted person can pick up a map and
> figure out where things are or how to get somewhere. Therefore, it only
> is
> fair and reasonable to supply those who are aspiring to become independent
> be given the opportunity to develop this valuable skill as it may lead to
> complete independence and employment. This is a very important tool to a
> blind person since it liberates blind individuals from depending on others
> and serves to increase their self esteem. Knowing where you are at and
> what
>
> there is around you is a tremendous psychological advantage over not
> knowing. This system affords blind individuals to become adventurous and
> in
>
> the process opens enumerable doors to the outside world. Thus, the
> benefits
>
> of having a GPS far out numbers the costs involved for a blind person.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco@xxxxxx>
> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:18 AM
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: getting gps
>
>
>> It is unlikely that a vocational rehab program would purchase GPS unless
>> you had a job that required frequent travel into unfamiliar areas.
>> Perhaps there is a nonprofit program in your area that makes available
>> tech grants or low interest loans, or there are the civic organizations
>> like LIONS, etc.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tina B.
>> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 5:42 AM
>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] getting gps
>>
>> Hi. As i've said here before, the state I live in just got me a brand
>> new braille.note m-power but even though I've giventhe justiification as
>> to why I feel gps would be benificial and important, I don't think they
>> are going to get it, and in fact I can't even get a response to my
>> e-mails on the topic. I don't know if the counselor has just been gone
>> for several days or what, But I wondered what others did to afford the
>> gups which I can't outright right now or I wouldn't worry about it. Are
>> there places who help with grands or technology loans or anything I can
>> try other than my state rehab system? Any ideas would be great. thanks
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Leigh Anne" <mauriceandleigh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 6:05 AM
>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] introduction
>>
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I am new to this list and excited about learning everything I can about
>> Sendero Group's revolutionary development of the Cadillac of accessible
>> GPS systems and in particular, the WayFun 2008.
>>
>> I hope to bring to bear all of my experience as a Certified Blindness
>> Professional as well as hoping to keep alive my personal sense of
>> adventure.
>>
>> For my part, I could envision a wonderful time exploring America's
>> hidden treasures in the Heartland.
>>
>> Frankly, Death Valley sounds kind of fun, too, with the cautionary note
>> of extreme attention given to safety. From what I understand, it's
>> brutal down there!
>>
>> I wish I had along with me the Sendero Group GPS in the Himalayas back
>> in
>> 2001 when I served as Base Camp Communications Manager for the 2001 NFB
>> Everest Expedition that featured Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind guy
>> to summit the highest peek on earth and subsequently those on each of
>> the seven continents.
>>
>> Of course, I'd definitely welcome the chance to be part of a future
>> WayFun exploration of America's Mid Atlantic Region, as well. It offers
>> beautiful rolling hills and valleys, vast eastern shore beeches, fast
>> paced urban travel, and plenty of nooks and crannies in which to get
>> lost up in those Appalachian Hollers.
>>
>> I would consider this to be structured discovery travel at its best.
>>
>> Fun & Safe Travels too all,
>>
>> Maurice Peret
>> National Orientation & Mobility Certified (NOMC) Mechanicsville Virginia
>>
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