Tech Talk Webinar

Useful Map Apps for Navigating Your Area

Online via Zoom

July 15, 2026 | 3:00 EST

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Online via Zoom

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

About the Session

A live, online webinar exploring map and navigation apps designed to help blind and low vision users get oriented and travel independently outdoors.

Join us on Zoom for an engaging Tech Talk webinar focused on navigation technology for blind and low vision users. We’ll cover apps designed specifically for accessibility like Lazarillo and BlindSquare, as well as how widely available GPS tools like Google Maps can support outdoor navigation. The session will highlight practical insights, real-world use cases, and time for questions and discussion.

Whether you’re exploring unfamiliar city streets or navigating your own neighborhood, this session will help you discover the tools that can get you where you need to go with greater confidence and independence.

Topics Will Include

  • Overview of Lazarillo and BlindSquare navigation apps
  • How to use Google Maps and other mainstream GPS tools accessibly
  • Practical tips for navigating both familiar and unfamiliar areas
  • Real-world use cases for blind and low vision users
  • Live Q&A and group discussion

Come curious, leave navigating — and discover what’s possible when the right tools help you find your way.

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