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BlindWays: bus stop navigation

BlindWays: bus stop navigation

Bus Stop Navigation

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4 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 17, 2016
  • June 14, 2019

Developer

Perkins School For The Blind MA
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About

This app helps visually impaired individuals navigate to outdoor bus stops using landmark clues and predictive arrival information. It provides independent travel to work, school, and appointments.

✓Outdoor bus stop navigation
✓VoiceOver accessibility
✓Volunteer-contributed landmark clues
✓Predictive bus arrival information
✓Saves frequently used routes
✓Independent travel assistance
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What's New in BlindWays

2.1.1

June 14, 2019

This is a quick update with some fixes for some in-app actions such as reversing the order of clues on the stop screen. Previous Release - This version of BlindWays includes several important fixes as well as support for the latest iOS version and devices. Included in this release: - Updated next bus arrival predictions, now powered by official MBTA data for better accuracy and reliability. - Fixed an issue that did not allow for leaving custom clues on bus stops. - Updated support for iOS 12 and the latest iOS devices - Various other minor fixes and stability improvements. Thank you again for using the BlindWays app. If you're enjoying it, don't forget to leave us a rating on the app store.

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Easy to use & Very helpful!

This app is beautifully made and super easy to use. No more confusion about where exactly a bus will stop and pick me up. The landmarks make it easy to find where to stand and also share clues with other users. Very inspiring app that makes me proud to live in Boston!
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Please expand

I know so many people Who were excited to see this, then disappointed that it only covered the area surrounding Perkins. I have to agree. Even if you expanded service and charged for the app, it would be very much appreciated by blind people across the country, particularly those in areas that don't typically receive attention from major GPS and transit apps.
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Kaiti104Kaiti104

Excellent design

Very simple to use and make a difference in the life of someone who is blind.
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Wonderful

Great app with a great purpose. Excited to see this app helping the visually impaired community!
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FAQ

What is BlindWays?

BlindWays is a free navigation app designed to help visually impaired individuals find outdoor Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus stops. It uses volunteer-submitted landmark clues to guide users to their destination.

How does BlindWays help visually impaired users?

BlindWays is fully accessible via VoiceOver and provides landmark clues aligned with the user's direction of travel. This allows for independent navigation to bus stops, reducing reliance on other services.

Is BlindWays available on all devices?

BlindWays is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was released on September 17, 2016, and its latest version is 2.1.1, last updated on June 14, 2019.

What is the rating and age appropriateness of BlindWays?

BlindWays has a high rating of 4.8 stars from 6 ratings. It is suitable for users aged 4 and up.

Does BlindWays provide bus arrival times?

Yes, BlindWays provides predictive, location-based bus arrival information. It also allows users to save their most-used bus routes for quick access.

Who developed BlindWays?

BlindWays was developed by Perkins School for the Blind MA, with input from accessibility users and experts, many of whom are visually impaired.

Can BlindWays be used offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality for BlindWays. However, its core navigation relies on landmark clues and real-time bus information, which may require a data connection.

How often is BlindWays updated?

BlindWays was last updated on June 14, 2019, with version 2.1.1. The frequency of future updates is not specified in the provided data.