As a rehab counselor, I can tell you that those reasons alone probably
aren't going to be enough to convince your counselor to get you a gps
solution. You're going to need to justify it from a vocational standpoint
as
well, because that's what the voc rehab system is all about. Write in as
much detail as you can about how a gps solution will either help you
maintain your current job or get a new one.
Allison
http://www.allisonmervis.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sean Moore
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 9:48 PM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: e: Why buy a GPS for the blind?
I did want to talk about Mobile Geo, but not sure how to add that one. I
say Trekker Pro in here because there is a place in Atlanta that still
have
a few.
I ripped off a sample letter off the net also.
Oh that is this: " me " writing to the Voc rehab person so oops.
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Letter of Justification
To whom it may concern,
The purpose of this letter is to recommend the purchase of a Trekker PRO
system for Orientation and Mobility instruction for __________. With
this
versatile orientation aid, this blind/visually impaired person can:
. access the same essential way-finding information as sighted peers
. apply that understanding toward traveling efficiently and
independently
The Trekker PRO is an accessible Global Positioning System (GPS) and
also
accessible PDA (personal digital assistant) for people who are blind.
Trekker PRO is a portable tool with speech . It allows blind persons to
independently access information about street signs, address systems, and
other signs in the environment. Without the Trekker PRO blind persons
would
be dependent on others as guides, for directions, or to read signs.
Accessible GPS allows a traveler to determine distance and direction to a
destination, and discover and travel to points of interest in the
community.
It also allows blind persons to research and electronically preview
destinations and routes before traveling, similar to map reading by a
sighted person.
The Maestro system includes: a word processor, planner, address book,
e-mail
program, DAISY Player for E-books, and a web browser for Internet access.
These applications can be used to increase note taking and report writing
skills, organize and plan their schedules, and download and read
electronic
text.
O&M in the home area:
Using the Trekker Pro facilitates independent travel in one's area,
traveling to and fromworkl, going on community outings, going to unknown
areas, participating in recreation activities, and attending local events
in the area. Using the Trekker PRO improves fluency with directional
information such as left/right, clockface, and cardinal directions. A
blind
person can use the Trekker PRO to announce major landmarks and mark a
route
across an outdoor areas, increasing opportunities for independent travel.
Trekker PRO is a powerful tool for teaching one's local area such as:
transportation, businesses, goverment offices.
Using the Trekker PRO has other advantages:
1. it encourages braille fluency. One input information in grade 1 and 2
braille and computer braille
2. it develops technological savvy
3. it facilitates information exchange with peers and other persons
In summary, the Trekker PRO is a powerful teaching tool that increases
accessibility to information in the world, facilitates greater
independence
in Orientation and Mobility, and learning the area with help one's White
Cane or Guide Dog. This accessible GPS system will clearly benefit a
blind
person in all aspects of their endeavors. It has the potential to
dramatically increase the efficiency and safety of independent travel.
Sincerely,
______________|
Sean A. Moore
7/27/2010
Yours,
Sean Moore &
Southeastern Guide Dog, Franklin
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