Originally published in 1978, this groundbreaking report from the National Academy of Sciences outlines a comprehensive plan for advancing the field of rehabilitation engineering. Drawing on the latest research and technology, the report provides practical recommendations for enhancing mobility, communication, and independence for people with physical disabilities. A seminal work in the history of assistive technology and disability rights. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.