A Model for Touch Technique and Computation of Adequate Cane Length.

Plain-Switzer, Karen

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ERIC Number: EJ464081

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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A Model for Touch Technique and Computation of Adequate Cane Length.

Plain-Switzer, Karen

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, v16 n1 p66-71 1993

This article presents a model for the motion of a long-cane executing the touch technique and presents formulas for the projected length of a cane adequate to protect an individual with blindness against wall-type and pole-type hazards. The paper concludes that the long-cane should reach from the floor to the user's armpit. (JDD)

Descriptors: Blindness, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Models, Mobility Aids, Tactual Perception, Visually Handicapped Mobility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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