Four physicaly handicapped children with mental ages between three and three-and-a-half years progressed through a sound training program teaching word generation with and without an auditory model. Treatment procedures progressed from production of single phonemes to multisound levels. Results suggested that some prereading nonvocal physically…

The article describes four of the most widely accepted and utilized Electronic Travel Aids for blind persons--the Lindsay Russell Pathsounder, the Mowat Sensor, the Sonicguide, and the C-5 Laser Cane. Current uses and applications of the four aids for specific populations of visually impaired persons are discussed. (Author)

The paper discusses the use of active stimulation devices which use various types of electronic switches to provide positive reinforcement for desired movement in severely handicapped students. Data show the effects of using an electronic switch to increase independent head control in a spastic quadriplegic severely handicapped girl. The problems…

The article considers advantages and limitations of tactile, auditory, and visual means of microcomputer access for blind students. Discussed are electronic braille, paper braille, the Optacon, synthesized speech, and enlarged print. Improved multimedia access technology is predicted for the future. (Author/DB)

The development of electronic aids for the visually impaired is aimed at meeting the various needs of visually impaired individuals in business and educational settings. The need for evaluation of equipment and instructional programs is discussed. (Author)