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Project Type/Research Category: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Phase I.
Funding Priority: Technology for Access and Function.
For more information on NIDRR's funding priorities, read about NIDRR's Core Areas of Research at http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/core-area.html.
Development of a Global Access Information Navigation (GAIN) for Persons Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision.
This project has completed its research activities and is now closed. Check REHABDATA data for documents.
Sendero Group, LLC.
429 F Street, Suite 4.
Davis, CA 95616.
E-mail: mikemay@senderogroup.com.
Principal Investigator: Michael May.
Public Contact Phone: 530/757-6800.
Fax: 530/757-6830.
Project Number: H133S090026.
Start Date: October 1, 2009.
Length: 6 months.
NIDRR Officer: Delores Watkins.
NIDRR Funding: FY 09 $74,963.
Abstract:
This project produces a dynamic and accessible public transportation information device, the Global Access Information Navigator (GAIN) system. This system is designed to collect, enhance, and share location-based information to empower an individual who is blind or visually impaired with relevant information for use in determining the optimal sequence to efficiently utilize available public transportation options. For example, rather than having to ask a passerby when Bus 12 leaves and where to buy the ticket, the user’s accessible GPS device presents schedule and map information associated with that bus terminal. With the press of a couple of buttons, the bus schedule is displayed and the terminal layout described to the user.
Descriptors: Assistive technology, Blindness, GPS, Navigation, Visual impairments.
Documents in REHABDATA:
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