[nagdu] Ultrasonic mobility devices

[Cindy Ray]

In the nineties there was a device called the Mowat Sensor. TSE got a grant, as I recall, to experiment with using it with their dog handlers who were deaf and blind. My ex-husband had the opportunity to use it. That particular one had issues with weather. It didn't like it too hot or wet or the like, but he thought it helped some. They used to joke about if you got lost using it, you would say, "Mow wat do I do?" However, this speech doesn't give it its correct sound. 

CL

On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:52 PM, Marsha Drenth wrote:

> Are we talking about devices like the Mini-guide? I have used this, actually really like it. It takes some getting use to, but its helpful for the deafblind. Espically because I ccan't traffic, or hear students standing in the way. But no itwon't tell you if a seat is occupied or not. Wish it was that good. 
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> On Dec 6, 2012, at 11:35 AM, "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net> wrote:
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>> Has anyone used any of the sonic guides, those things that send out a beam
>> and vibrate when they find an obstacle?
>> I tried one many years ago, and found it a bit confusing, but I only had a
>> couple minutes to try it, and think experience would have made it more
>> clear.
>> I'm looking at an ad for the IGlasses ultrasonic guide for a pretty
>> reasonable price, if it's useful, but mostly I'm curious how useful it is.
>> I'd be real interested in any experiences anyone has had with these
>> things.  For instance, perhaps one could use it to "see" some bushes
>> coming up the dog might sniff, or to find a bench, when the dog is trying
>> to lead one around the bench--that kind of thing?
>> Tracy
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