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Health

Blind and sighted people alike can learn to ‘see’ with echolocation, study finds

Many technologies exist to assist people who are blind or have limited vision in managing daily life. However, even without…

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Sports

Canada’s Priscilla Gagné happy more blind judokas getting chance at Paralympics

Canadian judoka Priscilla Gagné isn’t enjoying the easy ride she once expected at the Paris Paralympics. But as the three-time…

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Nova Scotia

Blind woman nearly hit at intersection raises questions about construction accessibility

Milena Khazanavicius and her guide dog, Hope, find it difficult to negotiate the streets in her north-end Halifax neighbourhood in the best of…

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Health

Blind musicians and teachers communicate through vibration using Canadian-made device

As It Happens5:32Blind musicians and teachers communicate through vibration using Canadian-made device A PhD student in Ottawa has developed a…

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Business

Mattel releases first blind Barbie doll

Toy company Mattel has launched the first ever blind Barbie in its latest move to make the iconic doll more…

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Tech

What does an eclipse sound like? This device lets blind people hear the changing light

As It Happens6:39This device allows blind people to listen to the solar eclipse A solar eclipse is undeniably a sight…

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Nova Scotia

Cancelled since COVID-19, blind youth call for return of in-person programs

Harry Nickerson is losing his vision and needs help learning to navigate the world safely. The 14-year-old was diagnosed five years…

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Business

‘Love is Blind’ contestant files lawsuit against series

A “Love is Blind” contestant has filed a lawsuit against the reality experiment Netflix series, citing a “traumatic” experience during…

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Sports

Blind hockey player hopes sport can grow to Paralympics

When Simon Richard laces up his skates and takes the ice for Canada’s blind hockey team, he hopes more countries will be…

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Halifax

‘Don’t turn a blind eye’: Black homeless advocates say it’s up to everyone to help

It’s a problem we see or hear about every day. Tents in the park, people living in cars, being evicted…

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