Actually Donna, there might be a solution for something kind of like pathfinder. It's called Brainport, whose headquarters is in Wisccsin, as far as I know, as it's been a long time since I've checked the site. I was interested, and still would like to, participate in trials in my area. The technique is to have a device that has a part that sits on your tongue that puts out a low current of electricity, like pop-rock candy. The sensor part detects what is in the area you are working in, and you will feel the shapes of objects in front of you. It even senses movement of objects. A woman who was blind from birth was able to bat a ball away that was thrown to her- for the first time!
I don't remember the exact website, but you can do a search for brainport. Mybe you'll find other resources that way too.
HTH,
Sharon H.
> On Jul 18, 2015, at 10:11 AM, Donna Bell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hey All,
> Tandem wheelchairs already exist. They are side-by- side. The
> challenge would be getting through doors. It's funny to think about
> two people using canes from a chair like that. My experience is that
> you probably want a roller tip as the pencil tips tend to get stuck.
> The other thing I have learned is that you want the longest cane you
> can find. I wish someone would invent a phone app and sensors that
> would replicate the old wheelchair pathfinders. It would be nice to
> have more info about what's on each side of a wheelchair. drop offs
> storm drains, etc.
> I'm moved into my new place, and having fun. Hope Sandy is feeling better.
> Blessings to all of you.
> Donna
>
>> On 7/17/15, Pat Ferguson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Oh wow! Someone could make some good money inventing and building such a
>> thing.
>>
>> Way cool!
>>
>>
>> Thanks much.
>>
>> Many Blessings,
>>
>> Pat Ferguson
>> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13.
>>
>> At 03:11 PM 7/17/2015, you wrote:
>>> Hey...now there's an idea....invent one......*smile*
>>> Rhonda
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: The Electronic Church
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of john schwery
>>> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 4:11 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Wheelchair at home
>>>
>>> Phil, you guys need a tandem wheelchair. Ha!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> earlier, Phil Scovell, wrote:
>>>> Pat,
>>>>
>>>> It will be used for long distances so we won’t ¢t need it in the
>>>> house.
>>>> Like shopping, going to church and the like,
>>>>
>>>> Phil.
>>
>> Thanks much.
>>
>> Many Blessings,
>>
>> Pat Ferguson
>> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13.
>>
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