Tek Talk

We’re so excited to be part of StockingStuffers this year! Join us as we share a festive mix of classic Mystic Access tutorials, some of our newest additions, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Whether you’ve been part of the Mystic Access family for years or are just discovering us, we can’t wait to celebrate the season of learning, laughter, and accessibility with you!

Welcome to the Harbolt Company. We are more than just a store, we are a community! Over the last 10 years, we have been providing a place for cool and unique products. Our website is completely accessible for the visually impaired and we provide audio descriptions for every item we sell. Whether it be High tech, low tech, or no tech, you never know what you’ll find in our store!

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Website: https://mysticaccess.com

Podcasts: https://mysticaccesspodcasts.com

Downloads: https://mysticaccessdownloads.com

Website: https://harboltcompany.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone or text: 405-471-1200

The Zoom meeting invitation for this Training Class is the following:

Hi there,

Larry Gassman and Alan Lemly are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 1 with Kim and Chris Nova of Mystic Access and Brent Harbolt of the Harbolt Company.

Ryan Jones: Vispero | Vice President Software Product Management

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 859-333-8191

Website: www.vispero.com

The Indigo Nav app is a fully accessible turn-by-turn GPS navigation tool designed primarily for blind and low-vision users. It was developed by the **American Printing House for the Blind (APH)**, a nonprofit known for creating accessible educational and navigational products for people who are visually impaired.[5][11]

### Developer and Origin

Indigo Nav evolved from **GoodMaps Outdoors**, which itself was built upon the legacy of the **Nearby Explorer** GPS app. Development leadership includes figures such as Mike May, a long-time accessibility technology advocate and developer in orientation and mobility tools. The app was officially rebranded “Indigo Nav” in 2025 under APH’s direction.[2][3][5]

### Key Features

Indigo Nav offers a robust set of accessibility-focused navigation tools, including:

– **Turn-by-turn navigation** with voice guidance and haptic alerts for orientation and route feedback.[1][4]

– **Waypoint recording (breadcrumbs)** allowing users to create custom routes by manually or automatically adding navigation markers as they travel.[4][1]

– **LookAround Wand**, which announces nearby points of interest (POIs) and intersections when the phone is pointed in a direction.[1][5]

– **Virtual Location Mode**, enabling simulation of navigation from a chosen point to explore areas remotely.[5]

– **Transit routing** with nearby stop detection and public transit integration.[1][5]

– **Morse code-based haptic feedback** patterns for orientation cues.[5]

– **Customizable visual and auditory settings**, such as color contrast, vibration intensity, and verbosity levels.[1][5]

– **Integration with GoodMaps Indoor venues** for seamless transition between outdoor and indoor navigation environments.[5][1]

### Platform Availability

Indigo Nav is available for **iOS and Android** devices:

– **Apple App Store**: apps.apple.com/app/indigo-nav/id945756779

– **Google Play Store**: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmaps.outdoors.[11][4]

### Website and Developer Information

The app’s developer website and primary organization are:

– **Developer**: American Printing House for the Blind (APH)

– **Website**: [www.aph.org](https://www.aph.org)

In summary, Indigo Nav continues the mission of accessible navigation technology for blind and visually impaired travelers, combining outdoor and simulated navigation with innovative feedback systems and integration with the GoodMaps platform.[4][11][1][5]

[1](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/indigo-nav/id945756779)

[2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o9JcgdzJ-I)

[3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbxxSm-ZGGo)

[4](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmaps.outdoors&hl=en_US)

[5](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/indigo-nav/id945756779)

[6](https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/emerging-technologies/indigo-unveils-new-look-its-website-mobile-app)

[7](https://www.tomtom.com/newsroom/press-releases/general/234129097/introducing-tomtom-indigo-the-world-s-first-open-digital-cockpit-software-platform-for-carmakers/)

[8](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1314505679726703/posts/1548656742978261/)

[9](https://www.indigo-astronomy.org)

[10](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.indigo&hl=en_ZA)

[11](https://www.appbrain.com/appstore/indigo-nav/ios-945756779)

[12](https://developer.goindigo.in)

[13](https://www.tomtom.com/newsroom/press-releases/general/234281396/tech-leaders-partner-with-tomtom-to-transform-the-digital-cockpit-experience-through-tomtom-indigo/)

[14](https://indigotulsa.com/app-development/)

[15](https://www.eejournal.com/article/headline-will-carmakers-adopt-tomtoms-indigo-open-integrated-digital-cockpit-software-platform/)

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Presenter Contact Info

Presenter Contact Info

Quentin Christensen has been part of the NV Access team since 2015 after working as an adaptive technology trainer with a major blindness agency for over a decade. As the Training and Support Manager, Quentin is responsible for the NVDA training materials, certification program and coordinating telephone support. Quentin also writes the fortnightly “In-Process” blog, and is the NV Access presence on a range of social media platforms and email lists.

Presenter Contact Info

Email: [email protected]

Tek Talk welcomes David Goldfield, Director of Marketing of Blazie Technologies, to discuss its newest product the BT Braille. 09/08/2025

This presentation will be by Earle Harrison from Selvas BLV, the proud North America distributor of HIMS blindness and low vision products, and Jenny Axler, from HIMS the manufacturer. Together, they will share new and innovative developments as they relate to the BrailleSense 6 Android tablet and the Braille eMotion smart braille display.

Earle Harrison, National Account Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 512-914-1925

Website: https://selvasblv.com/

EchoVision is the first AI Smart glasses made by, with, and for the blind to provide audio description of the visual world, including:

Feels like regular sun glasses:

Bio: Kevin Chao has ben blind since 14 years old, has worked in digital accessibility as an evangelist and advocate for nearly two-decades at fortune 50 companies (Sendero Group, Georgia Institute of Technology,, JPMorgan Chase, US Bank, Google, Apple) making mobile apps and websites usable for people with disabilities, including blind people. Chao has been an early adopter, tech enthusiast, and beta tester of many blindness assistive technology, including wearable and glasses (owned or used: eSight, OrCam, Envision, Meta Ray-Bans, , Seleste)and have worked with many blindness companies to provide direct feedback. Chao is Chief Visionary and Evangelist at AGIGA.AI.

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://agiga.ai/