Jake lost his first eye to Retinoblastoma when he was 2, and the second when he was 12. We were contacted by Jake's family before his second eye was removed out of bereaved desperation. We counseled the family and began Perceptual mobility instruction with Jake before the surgery that took his second eye. Before Jake's first lesson with us, he said, "If I'm gonna go blind, I wanna learn how to do it right." And, it appears he has. Now, Jake has set up his own foundation, and has begun a motivational speaking career. We are pleased to have played a part in Jake's inspiring achievements.
Our Students and Partners Report
Reports on Our Work in Scotland
Various publications and airings - 2007-2010
This includes Publications, TV, and Radio programs detailing warm and informative reports from students and instructors, as well as a noted professor and Medical doctor.
This includes Publications, TV, and Radio programs detailing warm and informative reports from students and instructors, as well as a noted professor and Medical doctor.
Texas boy learns to maneuver with limited vision
Dallas Morning News - March - June, 2011
By MARC RAMIREZ
A touching series of articles and video documenting 8 year old Zack's journey toward blindness, and our work with him. Includes what he and his parents have to say, as well as an additional blind gentleman with whom we also worked, and who came to assist us in our work with Zack.
By MARC RAMIREZ
A touching series of articles and video documenting 8 year old Zack's journey toward blindness, and our work with him. Includes what he and his parents have to say, as well as an additional blind gentleman with whom we also worked, and who came to assist us in our work with Zack.
Moving On: A Hard Road, and Blind Beginnings
CBC TV - February, 2007
Blind Beginnings President, Shawn Marsolaiss, learns FlashSonar from Daniel Kish, with an aim to learn to ride her bike to work. A lot of the instructional process is followed closely. This is her thought provoking journey.
Blind Beginnings President, Shawn Marsolaiss, learns FlashSonar from Daniel Kish, with an aim to learn to ride her bike to work. A lot of the instructional process is followed closely. This is her thought provoking journey.
Seeing with Sound
Fox News L.A. - April, 2007
This documentary is an excellent overview of our work, showcasing our instructional and recreational programs.
This documentary is an excellent overview of our work, showcasing our instructional and recreational programs.
Not by Sight
Joni and Friends ministries, International Disability Center - circa April, 2008 ©
This documentary provides a comprehensive and inspiring overview of the life of Brian Bushway, and his work through World Access for the Blind.
This documentary provides a comprehensive and inspiring overview of the life of Brian Bushway, and his work through World Access for the Blind.
Real life exclusive: Samuel the blind boy who uses dolphin-like clicks to navigate
May, 2008
About our work with the late Samuel Oldridge, 7 years old, as we warmly keep him in our thoughts.
About our work with the late Samuel Oldridge, 7 years old, as we warmly keep him in our thoughts.
Samuel's Sonar
Channel 5, United Kingdom - June, 2008
A most heart warming excerpt from the Extraordinary Animals video in Which 7 year old Samuel, now deceased, gives a most gleeafully eloquent explanation and delightful demonstration of how he is learning to see again with sonar. This segment warrants special attention.
A most heart warming excerpt from the Extraordinary Animals video in Which 7 year old Samuel, now deceased, gives a most gleeafully eloquent explanation and delightful demonstration of how he is learning to see again with sonar. This segment warrants special attention.
Seeing with Sound: Using echolocation, the visually impaired get in the game.
Exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, YOU! The Experience - October, 2009
This short but impactful video showcases a blind teenager named Sebastion learning FlashSonar from Daniel Kish and Brian Bushway.
This short but impactful video showcases a blind teenager named Sebastion learning FlashSonar from Daniel Kish and Brian Bushway.
FlashSonar: The Parents' View
Insight Magazine, United Kingdom - September, 2008
Parents and professionals give their evaluations of FlashSonar instruction.
Parents and professionals give their evaluations of FlashSonar instruction.
Young Lucas Murray from Dorset, England
October, 2009
Videos and articles about young and delightful Lucas Murray who drew the attention of the media after our work with him.
Videos and articles about young and delightful Lucas Murray who drew the attention of the media after our work with him.
4 Year Old Jamie Learns to See with Sound
2010
Articles and video pieces about our work with Jamie, includes an article written by his mum.
Articles and video pieces about our work with Jamie, includes an article written by his mum.
Extraordinary People: The Boy Who Sees Without Eyes
Channel 5, United Kingdom - February, 2007
This full length documentary about Ben Underwood features Daniel Kish and several of our Perceptual Mobility Coaches working with Ben to refine his skills. More articles about Ben can be found on General News and Science and Research. For more information about Ben, and how to support his family. With fond remembrance -
This full length documentary about Ben Underwood features Daniel Kish and several of our Perceptual Mobility Coaches working with Ben to refine his skills. More articles about Ben can be found on General News and Science and Research. For more information about Ben, and how to support his family. With fond remembrance -
Letter of Support
Insight Magazine, United Kingdom - September, 2010
A letter to the editor from the Sensory consortium in support of our Perceptual Mobility approach to true freedom for blind infants and toddlers.
A letter to the editor from the Sensory consortium in support of our Perceptual Mobility approach to true freedom for blind infants and toddlers.
Bat School for the Blind
BBC Switched - November, 2010
This informative documentary showcases Brian Bushway, one of our Perceptual Mobility Coaches, teaching a course of FlashSonar to a teenaged boy from Wales, England, with verification of his progress by a scientist from U.C. Davis. This video is narrated by the boy himself.
This informative documentary showcases Brian Bushway, one of our Perceptual Mobility Coaches, teaching a course of FlashSonar to a teenaged boy from Wales, England, with verification of his progress by a scientist from U.C. Davis. This video is narrated by the boy himself.
