Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- GPS(also: Global Positioning System, GNSS, Satellite Navigation)
- The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information to receivers on Earth. For accessibility, GPS is foundational to wayfinding apps used by blind and low-vision travelers, enabling turn-by-turn navigation and…
- GPS Navigation(also: Satellite Navigation, GNSS Navigation)
- GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation uses satellite signals to determine a device's location and provide directions to a destination. For people with disabilities, GPS navigation apps on smartphones have become essential wayfinding tools, offering turn-by-turn directions…
- GoodMaps
- GoodMaps is an accessible indoor navigation platform that provides detailed indoor maps and turn-by-turn navigation for blind and low-vision users in buildings such as airports, transit stations, hospitals, and government offices. The system uses a combination of smartphone…
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