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Johnson, Scott B.; Larson, Richard W. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1976
Descriptors: Blindness, Rural Areas, Travel Training, Visual Impairments

LaGrow, Steven J.; And Others – RE:view, 1997
This study evaluated effects of hand position when the long cane is used to assist travel for individuals with severe visual impairments. Subjects were 15 mobility instructors. The study found that the style with which one holds the cane when using the touch technique does affect detection distance for both surface and object preview. (DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Mobility Aids, Training Methods, Travel Training

Suzuki, Sigeo – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1986
The author discusses ways in which miniatures and schematic drawings can help blind persons deal with information provided by sonicguide. (CL)
Descriptors: Blindness, Low Vision Aids, Sensory Aids, Travel Training

Kay, Leslie; Jacobson, William H. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
Two articles discuss the compatibility of the Sonicguide, long cane, and guide dogs in increasing the mobility of visually impaired individuals. (PHR)
Descriptors: Blindness, Mobility Aids, Opinions, Travel Training

LaGrow, S. J.; Mulder, L. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
Three blind adults were trained in a 7-step structured procedure for asking questions to solicit information concerning the location of businesses they wished to visit. Completeness of information obtained increased dramatically with the use of this procedure. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Questioning Techniques, Training Methods

Guth, D.; LaDuke, E. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1995
This article reports the measurement of the "veering tendency" of 4 blind pedestrians over 3 15-trial test sessions. Findings illustrate between-subject and within-subject differences in patterns of veering, and the implications of these differences for orientation and mobility instruction are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Spatial Ability, Training Methods
Wall, Robert S.; Ashmead, Daniel H. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2002
Travelers with visual impairments and orientation and mobility (O&M) instructors were assessed in their performance of the two-point touch cane technique. Both groups deviated similarly from classical stipulations of the technique, having wider arc widths and hand positions off of midline. Measures of body coverage and rhythm were less than ideal.…
Descriptors: Visually Impaired Mobility, Blindness, Visual Impairments, Travel Training
Weisgerber, Robert A. – 1978
The paper reports on a study aimed at developing: (1) a compendium of environmental sensing skills and behaviors, (2) a set of selection procedures and performance trials for matching blind candidates with electronic travel aids, (3) a standard evaluation of pre- and post-training performance, and (4) training guidelines. The materials are noted…
Descriptors: Blindness, Electronic Equipment, Research Projects, Travel Training
Gronemeyer, Robert L. – 1969
The purpose of this demonstration project was to provide orientation and mobility services for the blind in Missouri. Emphasis was placed on mobility training, because the loss of mobility by the blind person appeared to be the most severe problem. Training for the blind individual began at home, where he was taught to move about comfortably in…
Descriptors: Blindness, Case Studies, Demonstration Programs, Tables (Data)

Newcomer, James – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1977
Reported are results of using the Sonicguide, a device which allows the wearer to judge distances and presence of objects in the travel path, with four blind children aged 5 to 17. (CL)
Descriptors: Blindness, Electromechanical Aids, Mobility Aids, Travel Training

Dodds, Allan G.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1984
An objective evaluation of the Sonic Pathfinder, a new ultrasonic mobility aid, showed that use of the aid changes mobility in many ways. Reduced perception of environmental sounds was not reflected in performance. The majority of users traveled slowly and exhibited less than optimal strategies. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Blindness, Electromechanical Aids, Evaluation Methods, Mobility Aids

Hollyfield, Rebecca L.; Foulke, Emerson – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1983
Four groups (sighted, blindfolded sighted, legally blind, and blind) of adults were trained to traverse a five-block route in a residential neighborhood and were then asked to reconstruct the route from memory. Results showed the blind and sighted adults demonstrated similar abilities to learn routes but showed significant differences in memorial…
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Memory, Spatial Ability

Arrington, S. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1995
A travel cane was adapted for use by a 10-year-old boy with cortical blindness, severe mental retardation and cerebral palsy affecting his left arm and leg. The Specific Adaptation Mobility Cane utilizes the affected arm to hold the cane while leaving the other hand free for trailing walls, opening doors, carrying objects, and holding handrails.…
Descriptors: Blindness, Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Aids, Physical Disabilities

Wall, Robert – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2002
This article reviews research on the biomechanical elements related to the most commonly used long cane technique, the two-point touch, by individuals with blindness or low vision. The use of several natural biomechanical tendencies supports the contention that the technique is inherently efficient. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Biomechanics, Blindness, Mobility Aids

Penrod, William M.; Petrosko, Joseph – RE:view, 2003
This study evaluated the ability of 40 blind adults to spatially organize large outdoor places using a verbal response survey and a near space lapboard task. The study found a high correlation between performances on the large outdoor environment with and without sighted guide tasks. The lapboard task also predicted performance in the outdoor…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Blindness, Outdoor Activities