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... Any one of several electronic devices on the market designed to detect obstacles or to orient the blind or visually-impaired traveler. Examples include the Russell Pathsounder, the Laser Cane, the SONA aid system.
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... Electronic component that translates physical energy of one type into energy of another type. Usually used in conjunction with a sensor.
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Key Terms

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  • electronic travel
  • involving mobility
  • detect obstacles
  • movement undertaken

  • impaired vision
  • sona aid
  • obstacle avoidance
  • mobility specialist
  • performing social

  • socially structured
  • examples include
  • electronic mobility
  • optical correction
  • travel aid

  • structural abnormality
  • electronic devices
  • primary job
  • medically determined
  • market designed

  • translates physical
  • mean movement
  • mobility aid
  • social roles
  • electronic component

  • determined disease
  • physical energy
  • implicitly involving
  • russell pathsounder
  • aid meted


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