A blind musician can feel a conductor's movements, thanks to a high-tech baton

August 19, 2020

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Caption: Percussionist Kyungho Jeon

When Kyungho Jeon was young, he dreamed of playing in an orchestra, but his teachers feared it would be too difficult -- not because he lacked musical talent, but because he was born blind, and couldn't see a conductor's movements to follow their cues.

"I was really sad," says Jeon, "but I never gave up and kept pursuing a musical career."

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Lego Releases Braille Bricks to Teach Blind and Visually Impaired Children

Aug 07, 2020

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Lego has unveiled a new project aimed at helping blind and visually impaired children learn Braille in a "playful and engaging way." Lego Braille Bricks, a concept originally proposed to the toy company…