TED Talks
Dennis Hong: Making a car for blind drivers
Using robotics, laser rangefinders, GPS and smart feedback tools, Dennis Hong is building a car for drivers who are blind. It's not a "self-driving" car, he's careful to note, but a car in which a non-sighted driver can determine speed,...
SciShow
How Some People Echolocate Like Bats
Animals like bats and dolphins navigate the world using echolocation, but there’s also another animal capable of such a feat: humans.
TED Talks
TED: How I use sonar to navigate the world | Daniel Kish
Daniel Kish has been blind since he was 13 months old, but has learned to "see" using a form of echolocation. He clicks his tongue and sends out flashes of sound that bounce off surfaces in the environment and return to him, helping him...
TED Talks
TED: How new technology helps blind people explore the world | Chieko Asakawa
How can technology help improve our quality of life? How can we navigate the world without using the sense of vision? Inventor and IBM Fellow Chieko Asakawa, who's been blind since the age of fourteen, is working on answering these...
SciShow
Invasive Species The Story of Bunny
Hank tells us the story of bunny and planet Wonderful, and the impacts of exotic invasive species on ecosystems while introducing us to a couple interesting individuals.
Weird History
How Exactly Did Anne Sullivan Teach Helen Keller To Communicate?
The relationship between Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller went beyond pupil and teacher. It was based in Sullivan's ability to open up the world for Keller. Deaf, blind, and mute due to a childhood illness, Helen Keller learned to read,...
Wonderscape
Understanding Hearing and Visual Disabilities
This video discusses hearing and visual disabilities, highlighting various tools and symbols that aid accessibility for individuals with these impairments. It explains that hearing loss can vary in degree and may be mitigated with...
Curated Video
Breakthrough Retinal Implant Offers Hope for the Blind
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a groundbreaking intraocular retinal prosthesis, a tiny microelectronic implant that aims to restore sight to those suffering from blinding diseases like retinitis...
Curated Video
Only In India 7 - Blind Newscaster
Blind Newscaster:Witness possibly the world's first blind television newscaster, breaking barriers and showcasing the power of determination and inclusion.
Curated Video
Only In France 10 - Dinner in the Dark
Dinner in the Dark:Diners are forced to eat and drink in complete darkness, providing them with an experience of what it's like to be blind.
Curated Video
Blind Mother's Vision Restored through Pioneering Stem Cell Transplant
A pioneering stem cell transplant procedure has restored sight to Deborah Caitlin, who had been blind in both eyes due to a childhood accident and an acid incident. Surgeons took stem cells from a deceased donor, grew them into a thin...
Curated Video
Incredible climber
See how a special camera helps a blind man climb – using his tongue! The world around us - Inventions - Changing lives Learning Points Medical inventions and technologies can change people's lives for the better. A Twig Junior Film -...
Great Big Story
Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind climber to conquer the Seven Summits
Explore the journey of Erik Weihenmayer, a blind adventurer who defied expectations by climbing the tallest peak on every continent.
Brave Wilderness
Experiencing the Acid Spray of a Violin Beetle
On this adventure, Mark is in Thailand tracking down the acid-spraying Violin Beetle! Will he be able to find this bizarre insect? And is it as dangerous as the legends say? Watch to find out!
Science Buddies
Obstacle Detecting Glasses with Arduino
Design glasses with a built-in distance sensor and buzzer to warn blind people of an approaching obstacle.
Science Buddies
Build an Obstacle-Detecting Walking Stick
Build an obstacle-detecting walking stick to provide an audible warning for visually impaired users.
Curated Video
The Life-Changing Impact of Cataract Surgeries in Rural Ethiopia
This video highlights the plight of young people suffering from cataracts in rural Ethiopia and the life-changing impact of surgeries performed by Dr. Bora and his team. We meet a recently blind, young mother and learn about the...
Curated Video
Restoring Independence Through Sight
Today, Mrs. Thadeledge will find out if her cataract surgery was successful. If so, she will be able to return to work and help improve her family's financial situation. This clip emphasizes how the high-quality cataract surgery results...
Curated Video
Journey to Sight: Hope for Vision Restoration in Rural Ethiopia
Facing financial struggles and potential blindness, Weizero Thadeledge journeys seven miles in hopes of receiving cataract surgery from Dr. Bora. Cataract surgery, which involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one, can...
Curated Video
The Mission to Combat Blindness in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, there is a significant crisis of visual impairment and a high prevalence of blindness. Dr. Samuel Bora, part of the Tropical Health Alliance Foundation, is combating this issue by performing high-volume cataract surgeries,...
Great Big Story
Vision through darkness, the art of light painting
Explore the inspiring story of a visually impaired artist who channels his fear of blindness into stunning light paintings.
Healthcare Triage
Studies Show New Weight Loss Medications are the Real Deal
Back in 2021 we did an episode on Semaglutide, the then-recently-approved drug for weight loss that was originally approved for Type 2 diabetes. Since that episode another paper has come out on what happens to weight when the drug is...
Great Big Story
The Inventor of Cruise Control Couldn’t See
Discover the fascinating story of Ralph Teetor, a blind mechanical engineer who invented cruise control and revolutionized the automotive industry.
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Mythology: The Power of Cupid
This video examines the depiction of Cupid in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the mythological god's role in influencing love and heartache. It discusses how Romeo, despite being the quintessential lovelorn figure,...