by GoodMaps / American Printing House for the Blind
GoodMaps originated from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), one of the oldest accessibility institutions in the United States, and now operates as an independent company. The app combines outdoor GPS navigation with precise indoor navigation, providing continuous accessible guidance as users move between environments.
GoodMaps uses a camera-based positioning system that locates users within 2–3 feet indoors without requiring Bluetooth beacons. It provides step-by-step audio guidance, announces nearby amenities, offers step-free routing, and supports over 18 languages. Outdoors it integrates standard GPS. The free app is available on iOS and Android. Venue operators can map their buildings using GoodMaps Connect to provide this access to all visitors.
GoodMaps is designed for people who are blind or have low vision, and is particularly useful in complex indoor environments like airports, transit stations, universities, and hospitals where standard GPS is unreliable. The app was developed in close collaboration with the blind and low-vision community and is free for all end users.
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Awarewolf
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