Echolocation helps kids, adults learn to 'see' with sound
NBC News TODay - May 27, 2013Matt Rivera
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"For 14 year-old Alek Wolfe, it was the first time he could walk around unaccompanied by his mother. Though his mom wasn't far behind, Alek walked unescorted, and the young teenager was ecstatic with what felt like independence. "I love it!" he said while walking with traffic less than ten feet away."
Blind Vermonters get lessons in 'seeing' through sound
NECN - May 2, 2013Article and video:
"I think it's certainly something we can use," said Eric Shaw, an orientation and mobility educator for VABVI. "Anything that gets [young students'] attention that ultimately leads to their safe travel, their confidence, their parents seeing they are able to travel like anyone else is what we're looking for."
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