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Burst of Technology Helps Blind to See
20 Oct 2009 | Newsworthy Items | Contributor(s): Daniel Haas
NY Times article by Pam Belluck telling how advancements in artificial retina technology is giving blind individuals the ability to detect sources and reflectors of light. Full Article
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Blind 7-Year-Old Boy Sees With His Ears
20 Oct 2009 | Newsworthy Items | Contributor(s): Daniel Haas
Though 7-year-old Lucas Murray was born without sight, he has learned to visualize his surroundings through a process known as echolocation. Similar to the sonar used by bats, Lucas makes clicking noises with his tongue then listens for how the sounds reflect back to him in order to determine where …
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When Blindness Comes Too Soon
20 Oct 2009 | Newsworthy Items | Contributor(s): Daniel Haas
Suffering from a disease known as Macular Degeneration and now legally blind, Oceanographer Amy Bower uses assistive technology to help continue her research. ABC News article by Jamie Blanco. Full Article