Kid that can see with his ears using echolocation
I can’t let this go by without linking to it. It’s a YouTube video of a CBS segment about a blind kid who has learned how to “see” using echolocation – yes, like a bat. His abilities are astounding to watch – he can name objects around him, accurately throw pillows in a pillow-fight, rollerblade, and even play videogames, though that last one isn’t so much about echolocation as it is an incredible talent for picking out audio detail.
My favorite part of this clip is the interview with his doctor, who states that the child’s mother should be praised for the confidence she has instilled in her child, and the fact that she doesn’t baby him because of his disability, but rather instills in him the belief that he can do anything that kids with sight can do – and he can.