Sharon, I hope your eye teeth don't get in the way of what you are seeing.  Ha!



earlier, Sharon Hooley, wrote:
>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 
> wonâ€â„„¢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.
> >>

John