Describes the use of the Sonicguide™, a binaural sensory aid, by a quadraplegic, totally blind student. It details the rationale for training, device adaptations, training, and the eventual use of the device as a primary mobility aid.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
BairdA.S.Electronic aids: Can they help blind children?Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1977, 71, 97–101.
2.
BowerT. G. R.Blind babies see with their ears.New Scientist, 1977, 73, 255–257.
3.
FarmerL. W.Travel in adverse weather using electronic mobility guidance devices.New Outlook for the Blind, 1975, 69, 433–439.
4.
FerrellK. A.Can infants use the sonicguide: Two years’ experience of Project View.Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1980, 74, 109–220.
5.
KitzhofferG. J.Sonicguide instruction with a quadraplegic client.ETA Bulletin, 1978, 1, 3.
6.
NewcomerJ.Sonicguide: Its use with public school blind children.Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1977, 71, 268–271.
7.
StrelowE. R., KayN., and KayL.Binaural sensory aid: Case studies of its use by two children.Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1978, 72, 1–9.
8.
ThorntonW.The binaural sensor as a mobility aid.New Outlook for the Blind, 1971, 65, 324–326.
9.
ThorntonW.Four years’ use of the binaural sensory aid.New Outlook for the Blind, 1975, 69, 7–10.