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9/10/07

TIRED OF THE SAME OLD SAFE ACTIVITIES.BLIND TEENS SKATEBOARD....BLIND TEENS GO FOR THE GUSTO

TIRED OF THE SAME OLD SAFE ACTIVITIES...BLIND TEENS GO FOR THE GUSTO

Skateboarding Like a Pro Using Your Senses


How do they do it? I have come upon several remarkable stories of teens who are blind who skateboard and do other athletic activities with aplomb. There was the blind teen in Northbrook,Illinois who skateboards turning and swerving on 6 foot inclines. (and you can watch the video if you doubt it). Click the arrow



BLIND TEEN SKATEBOARDS LIKE A CHAMP.



Then there was Jennifer Tissot who took up skateboarding because she wanted to do something more challenging. Now look at the story of Ben Underwood, another blind teen in California with similar ability.It is hard to even imagine how he does it and yet this remarkable teen can skate, play video games and more. You can watch the video of Ben Underwood skating and playing games. He has apparently refined echolocation to an art form.

Wacth the video. Click on the arrow to begin
  • The Boy Who Sees With Sound
  • Jennifer Tissot: Blind Speed Daredog, Blinded as a Child, Picks Up Skateboarding at Age 20
  • Skater's Blind Ambition
  • People with Amazing Senses

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