Out and about support using assistive aids and technology
Travelling and getting around can be challenging when, for example, the destination is unfamiliar or you are unsure whether disabled facilities are available en route. Assistive technology can promote independence when travelling, with downloads for Satnav devices or mobile phones.
Mobility
Each city or town will have provisions to provide mobility out of and about your town. In Plymouth, we have a company called Access Plymouth; they provide a host of mobility products but also minibuses for hire to non-profit making organisations at favourable rates and a car service using volunteer drivers to take you around Plymouth.
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Memoir
The best way to collect, share, and relive your memories. Memoir transforms your photos, the places you go, and your social media into memories that can be relived when they are most interesting to you.
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Blue Badge Points of Interest
A Satnav download that provides details of Blue Badge parking bays across the UK; disabled accessible car parks; petrol stations; plus service calls & accessible toilets.
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GPS Wake Up!
A GPS alarm that alerts you when you get close to your destination. It is useful as a memory device or as an information tool when travelling to an unfamiliar destination.
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Radar National Key
Instantly locate your nearest National Key Scheme (NKS) toilet and get directions by road, bus, or foot. Be confident that you can locate, unlock, and access one of the 9,000 NKS-key accessible toilet facilities in the UK.
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Waze: free GPS
Community-based mapping and GPS for iPads, Android, and Windows phones. Live routing based on community-generated, real-time traffic and road information Community-contributed road alerts include accidents, hazards, police activity, and road closures. Complete voice-guided navigation Automatic re-routing as conditions on the road change Learn your frequent destinations, commuting hours and preferred routes Finds the cheapest petrol station along your route One-tap navigation to Facebook events. Notify someone you're on your way by sending a live ETA and a link showing you as you drive Earn points and move up the ranks in your community as you contribute road information. Live maps are constantly edited and updated by Waze community map editors
Case study: Roger uses mobile navigation to help get him from his home to places that he wishes to visit. As this app required Roger to purchase a new phone, his support staff have helped teach Roger how to switch it on and then how to bring up the maps. Now Roger can input the desired destination and travel there by himself. |
Brain in Hand
Smart phone technology allows the user to instantly retrieve planned responses and automatically record the response chosen on a secure supporting website. In addition, throughout the day, the user records their anxiety levels using a simple traffic light system.
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