Describes adaptive techniques used to evaluate and teach mobility to the physically handicapped blind individual, with emphasis on users of wheelchairs and walkers. We stress the importance of working closely with physical therapists and/or other rehabilitation professionals involved with the client to jointly determine the most suitable orthopedic devices. The use of electronic travel aids is discussed, and a system designed by the authors to mount the Mowat Sensor to a walker is described.
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