Title :
Mobility for very young handicapped children
Author :
Thornett, C.E.E.
Author_Institution :
Chailey Heritage Hosptial, Lewes, UK
Abstract :
A very young child needs mobility as an aid to communication and exploration. The article explains how a handicapped child´s development can be assisted by use of a powered wheelchair with a chin-operated switch system. User interfaces and restrictions on wheelchair use are discussed
Keywords :
control systems; handicapped aids; chin-operated switch system; communication; exploration; powered wheelchair; user interfaces; very young handicapped children;
Conference_Titel :
High-Tech Help for the Handicapped, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
