Abstract

Global Positioning Systems' (GPS) technology is available for individuals with visual impairments to use in wayfinding and address Lowenfeld's "three limitations of blindness." The considerations and methodologies for teaching GPS usage have developed over time as GPS information and devices have been integrated into orientation and mobility lessons with children, adults, teachers, parents, and orientation and mobility specialists.

Citation

Phillips, C.L. (2011). Getting from Here to There and Knowing Where: Teaching Global Positioning Systems to Students with Visual Impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 105(10), 675-680. Retrieved March 26, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/109830/.

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Keywords

• assistive technology
• Blindness
• Geographic Information Systems
• navigation
• teaching methods
• Travel Training
• Visual Impairments
• Visually Impaired Mobility