Article: GPS device informs users of their location, direction ; The Trekker will be demonstrated today before an Iris Network fundraising walk.

TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer --
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
10-13-2007
GPS device informs users of their location, direction ; The Trekker will be demonstrated today before an Iris Network fundraising walk.
Byline: TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer --
Edition: FINAL
Section: Local & State

A Global Positioning System in a car can help motorists find their way. Now GPS technology is being used to help guide walkers who are blind or visually impaired.

One system for the blind will be demonstrated at Back Cove in Portland this morning before the 11th Annual White Cane Awareness Walk.
The purpose of the 10 a.m. walk, sponsored by The Iris Network, is to remind motorists about the need for extra ...

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