GPS Locators Empower Users


Parenting a special needs child has many unique challenges and personal GPS locators can help make life easier no matter their age. This becomes more important however as the child grows up and there are new challenges with balancing safety and independence. An adult with a special need usually requires continued care and attention but they can to varying degrees living a normal life. Parents want to provide them with this opportunity but not at the sacrifice of staying connected and keeping their loved one safe.

Independent or Assisted Living Applications

There are varying levels of special needs, and many special needs adults have gone through elementary and high school educations that are tailored for them. With this education and developmental training, many special needs adults are able to work and live on their own in different levels of capability.

In some cases, special needs adults might need to live in an assisted living community. In these instances, GPS locators allow caregivers and staff to provide as much independence as possible while still insuring a safe environment. For those adults that are capable enough to live on their own, PocketFinder® GPS locators provide that extra level of comfort and help parents feel connected with their loved one. In essence, they can look after them even while away.

Easy to Use for You and Loved One

Parents of special needs adults are able to grant their child this independence with an ease of mind through GPS location technology. With innovative GPS locator devices, parents can ensure their child is safe while still allowing them to live their own life. A special needs loved one can go to a job, attend an activity or meeting, or even just go out to lunch with a friend. While they are doing these activities, their parents are able to know their location without interfering. The loved one just needs to carry the small device, small enough to fit in the palm of their hand, with them and their parent will be able to locate them in real time, via satellite technology.

Another area of particular importance is If a special needs adult has a tendency to get lost. This is very anxiety producing since some special needs adults cannot always articulate so well. For these instances, GPS locator devices are ideal for ensuring their safety and whereabouts. Any loved one can check in to see where the carrier is. In the case of PocketFinder® locators, users log in to an online account an easily see their loved one’s location.

Create Zones and Receive Alerts

The PocketFinder® GPS locators also allow a parent to set up multiple safe zones. The system will then send alerts if the device goes into or out of the zone. The user will receive a text message or email when their special needs loved one has left the known zone. All of these features make it easier for special needs adults to navigate their way through the world independently without a fear of getting seriously lost or injured. The PocketFinder® gives special needs adults a chance to safely experience the world and gives their loved ones peace of mind.

Why PocketFinder® Devices?

Loved ones and caregivers looking out for their special needs adult will have a deeper sense of peace and comfort with PocketFinder® personal GPS locators than with any other device. The PocketFinder® device is virtually indestructible; it is waterproof, dirt proof, and impact resistant. The battery life lasts longer than any other special needs GPS locator available today. Also, there is no on-off switch. This means your special needs adult or child cannot accidentally shut off the device.The GPS technology is communicated to the PocketFinder® account simply and clearly at an almost instant speed.