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Keep swimming: perspective from Paralympian Aspen Shelton
Complications from a brain tumor left Team USA swimmer Aspen…
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The #Paralympics wrap up this weekend - and medalists will take home a special souvenir version of Phryge, the #Paris2024 mascot. The plush has a prosthetic leg and the word "Bravo" in #braille on its back. 🏅 #BlindNewWorld
(Story via @TodayShow ⬇️)
The word written in Braille on the back of the award Paralympians get with their medals
Paralympic athletes receive a unique piece of memorabilia on the podium.
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Check out this #BlindSoccer penalty kick from the #ParisParalympics! #BlindNewWorld
Video description: The crowd is silent as a guide taps on the sides of the goal to indicate the location of the net. The player takes his shot, scores and the crowd and his teammates go wild. 🙌
Researchers at @GeorgiaTech have developed a learning platform that teaches coding skills through music, making it more #accessible for #blind and #VisuallyImpaired students. 🧑💻 #BlindNewWorld
(Story via @EdTech_K12 ⬇️)
How Can K–12 Educators Teach Blind Students to Code?
Georgia Tech researchers work to make coding more accessible and less reliant on visuals.
edtechmagazine.com
Perseverance and a bit of luck helped #VisuallyImpaired wildlife photographer @Ditch_Alex capture a "bucket-list" shot of the elusive Kingfisher. 📸 #BlindNewWorld
(Story via @DigitalCameraW ⬇️)
Visually-impaired photographer says "Capturing a Kingfisher was always on my bucket list"
Alex Ditch tells the story behind his shot and why nothing can stop him from pursuing his passion for photography
www.digitalcameraworld.com
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