Lazarillo - Accessible GPS 3.5.49

LazarilloApp is a GPS application catered towards individuals who are visually impaired or have low vision, providing them with the tools to navigate through the world and plan routes.

Lazarillo is a specialized GPS app developed to offer mobility assistance for individuals who are blind. Through audio messages, Lazarillo informs users about nearby locations, the streets they are traversing, intersections on their route, and more. Similar to a radio broadcast, Lazarillo audibly notifies users of their surroundings as they move.

This application was meticulously crafted with direct input from the visually impaired community.

Even when running in the background, the GPS functionality remains active within the app. This unique feature enables users to utilize Lazarillo without having to interact directly with the screen, granting them access to its benefits while their phone is pocketed or while using other pertinent applications.

It is important to note that continued use of GPS in the background can substantially impact battery life.

Users can access the app's accessibility features at no cost; all that is required is a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi.

Lazarillo's primary function is to serve as a user's guide, furnishing essential information to promote independent travel and mobility among individuals who are blind.

The objective is to assist users in reaching their desired destinations seamlessly by delivering navigational cues through voice prompts and notifications of nearby amenities, institutions, stores, and more, fostering enhanced connectivity between users and their surroundings.

The app encompasses the following features:

• Exploration: Provides real-time location updates, details on nearby establishments, and street intersections while walking, riding a bus, or driving.
• Category searches: Enables users to discover nearby venues falling under specific categories like banks, healthcare facilities, dining options, shopping centers, art venues, entertainment spots, and more.
• Specific searches: Allows users to plan routes to any destination using voice commands or text inputs.

The app also offers help information:

• Lazarillo furnishes details about establishments that cater to individuals with visual impairments. The app is linked to a web platform where these institutions can showcase pertinent information on events, courses, workshops, and any other relevant data beneficial for visually impaired individuals. This integration enables Lazarillo to support these establishments by enhancing user communication and connectivity within the visually impaired community.

For inquiries and feedback, please visit our website at www.lazarillo.app or reach out to us via email at [email protected].