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 Appendix B 
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The Sound Localization Guidebook Prototype
The Sound Localization Guidebook Prototype
 
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 Appendix C 
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Where Am I
All players wear blindfolds. Give the sound source a name 
and place at any point within the room. It may be by the 
locker, drinking fountain, sink, pencil sharpener, or any other 
landmark within the room. The fi rst fi nder gets to hide the 
sound source next time.
Zone Ball (a version of Prison Ball)
Players are divided into two teams. Each team throws 
multiple balls at the other team trying to hit them below the 
shoulders. Head hits are not allowed. If players are hit, they 
run down the side wall to the captured zone behind
the other team. To get back in the game, they simply have 
to get a ball that is thrown to them. They don’t even have
to catch it, as long as they get it without leaving the 
captured zone. They then run down the side wall to the 
back of their own zone (touching a cone), and they are back 
in the game. If they get the bonus ball (a designated color), 
they may bring a teammate back in the game with them. 
If players catch a ball thrown at them, they have saved 
themselves from being hit, nothing more. No one goes out 
or comes in, but they are saved. Use gator skin balls, bell 
balls, and electronic sound balls. Sound sources can defi ne 
playing boundaries.
Appendix C: Sound Source Adaptations for 
Recreational/Sport Activities
There are many outdoor and indoor athletic activities 
that persons with visual impairments or blindness can 
participate in with the assistance of a sound device. Not 
only are recreational sports good for one’s physical health 
and socialization, participation in sports using sound 
devices continues to keep sound localization skills at peak 
performance levels.
Archery
Equipment
 • 
Bow
 • 
Arrows
 • 
Target
 
•  One-inch steel pole or PVC pipe approximately 6-8 
feet long
 
•  Adjustable vertical T-pipe mounted into the ground
 
•  Portable Sound Source
 
•  Balloons (on target)
Line up the pipe perpendicular to the target. If possible, it 
is best to permanently adhere the pole to the ground with 
cement. Adjust the T-pipe as needed for each shooter. The 
shooter can line up tactually to the target using the pipes. 
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