"Dialog in the Dark" sheds light on being blind
A new, family-oriented exhibit called "Dialog in the Dark," at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan, takes visitors on a sensory "tour" of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person.
Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind person would. Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as shopping, riding a subway car and walking, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
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Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry. Pictured here are two visitors practicing with their canes before entering the exhibit.
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The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
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"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light," says a touching quote by Helen Keller featured on the wall of the exhibit.
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The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
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"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
Special Section: Back to School
"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry. Separate rooms feature items from a person
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry. Separate rooms feature items from a person
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually impaired-guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour long presentation.
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"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually impaired-guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour long presentation.
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"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibition takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Visitors are welcomed into the exhibit with an inspirational quote of Stevie Wonder: "Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes, doesn't mean he lacks vision."
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"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibition takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces them to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
Special Section: Back to School
"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
Special Section: Back to School
"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
Special Section: Back to School
"The Early Show:" Parenting
The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.
Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.
Special Section: Back to School
"The Early Show:" Parenting