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BlindSquare
Accessible GPS app delivering self-voicing information about points of interest and intersections for safe indoor and outdoor navigation.
fightingblindness.ca
Lazarillo
Free accessible GPS app providing real-time audio guidance about surroundings, streets, and businesses for blind and low vision users.
fightingblindness.org
GoodMaps Outdoors
Accessible, turn-by-turn GPS navigation with custom routes and “Lookaround Wand” for blind users.
araceagainstblindness.org
Oko
AI-driven navigation app detecting pedestrian signals and providing audio cues for safer street crossings.
retinafoundation.org
Waymap
AI-driven navigation app detecting pedestrian signals and providing audio cues for safer street crossings.
retinafoundation.org
Indoor Explorer (Interspectral)
3D-visualization software transforming digital twins into interactive virtual experiences for education and public engagement.
retinafoundation.org
VoiceVista
Accessible navigation app for blind and low vision users, based on Microsoft Soundscape, using iOS audio technology for voice guidance.
retinafoundation.org
NaviLens
Navigation and information system using high-contrast codes, providing real-time audio guidance in public spaces for blind and low vision users.
retinafoundation.org
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🧭 High-Tech Tools | Navigation Software
Getting from point A to point B starts with the right software. Navigation apps designed for blind and low vision users are transforming how people plan routes, explore new areas, and travel independently.
In this section, you’ll find real-world insights into tools like Soundscape, Lazarillo, VoiceVista, and Google Maps with accessibility features. From audio-based directions to custom route planning and location alerts, these apps make navigating streets, transit systems, and even large indoor spaces more intuitive.
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