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== GPS for the Visually Impaired ==

'''GPS for the Visually Impaired''' (pronunciation: /dʒiː piː es fɔːr ðə ˈvɪʒʊəli ɪmˈpeərd/) is a technology that aids visually impaired individuals in navigation and orientation. 

=== Etymology ===

The term is derived from the acronym '''GPS''' ([[Global Positioning System]]), a satellite-based navigation system, and the phrase '''visually impaired''', referring to individuals with limited or no vision.

=== Definition ===

GPS for the visually impaired is a specialized application of GPS technology, designed to provide audio directions and spatial information to individuals with visual impairments. This technology can be integrated into various devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and standalone GPS devices.

=== Related Terms ===

* '''[[Assistive Technology]]''' - An umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities, including the visually impaired.
* '''[[Navigation]]''' - The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
* '''[[Orientation (Spatial)]]''' - The cognitive ability to place oneself in one's environment using sensory cues.
* '''[[Visual Impairment]]''' - A decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses or medication.

=== Usage ===

GPS for the visually impaired is used to enhance the mobility and independence of visually impaired individuals. It provides real-time, turn-by-turn directions, identifies landmarks and points of interest, and can alert users to obstacles in their path.

=== See Also ===

* [[Blindness]]
* [[Mobility Aid]]
* [[Accessibility]]

[[Category:Assistive Technology]]
[[Category:Navigation]]
[[Category:Visual Impairment]]

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