Abstract
A technique for teaching blind adolescents who function on a retarded level to run independently with minimal supervision is described. A “running cable” has been constructed using two telephone poles 38 yards apart with two cables stretched between them. The youngsters hold on to a strap connected to the cable by an inverted pulley. They learn to run at full speed using the strap as a guide. The cable has been found to be a useful aid for exercise, for ambulation problems, and for allowing for the release of excess energy in a constructive manner.
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