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|type = [[Educational institution|Educational]] |
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|founded_date = 28 September 2000 |
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|founder = [[Daniel Kish]] |
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|location_city = [[Placentia, California]] |
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|area_served = Worldwide |
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|focus = [[Blindness]] |
|focus = {{ubl|[[Blindness]]|[[Quality of life]]}} |
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|method = [[Physical training]] |
|method = {{ubl|[[Physical training]]|[[Human echolocation]]}} |
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|revenue = $110,181 (2011) |
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|Non-profit_slogan = Our vision is sound |
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| ⚫ | '''World Access for the Blind''' ('''WAFTB''') is an international [[Nonprofit organisation|non-profit]], [[Non-governmental organisation|non-governmental]] and [[educational institution|educational organisation]] based in [[California]], United States. The organisation was started to strengthen the physical, mental and personal development of people with all forms of [[blindness]], and to increase public awareness about the strengths and capabilities of blind people. It was founded by [[Daniel Kish]] of [[Long Beach, California]], in 2000.<ref>{{cite web| author= John D. Sutter|title= Blind man uses his ears to see |date=11 November 2011 | url= http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/09/tech/innovation/daniel-kish-poptech-echolocation/ |work= CNN |publisher=Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. |access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> The primary work of the non-profit is to encourage and teach blind people the technique of [[Human echolocation|echolocation]] for their movement, so as to minimise their inhibition with respect to people with normal sight. Their innovative training is called FlashSonar, which involves using [[Human_echolocation|sound for navigation]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mozingo|first1=Joe|title=A human type of echolocation helps the blind|url=http://www.latimes.com/local/great-reads/la-me-c1-blind-clicking-20150713-story.html|access-date=22 October 2015|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> Their strategic campaigns are based on the philosophical stand: ''No Limits''. The organisation participated in the medical study of [[human echolocation]] in 2011. |
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| ⚫ | '''World Access for the Blind''' ('''WAFTB''') is an international [[Nonprofit organisation|non-profit]], [[Non-governmental organisation|non-governmental]] and [[educational organisation]] based in [[California]], |
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==Vision== |
==Vision== |
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| ⚫ | World Access for the Blind tries to improve the [[quality of life]] such as in interaction between blind and sighted people by facilitating equal access to the world's resources and opportunities. It tries to promote and enhance [[self-recognition]] among the blind, and general acceptance in the normal society. It aims for productive participation and achievement to equal to that of sighted people. It tries to revolutionise the blind movement and promote learning of navigation based on knowledge of [[human perception]], and a philosophy of ''No Limits''.<ref>{{cite web| author= World Access for the Blind |title=Our Vision | url= http://www.worldaccessfortheblind.org/node/100 |work= www.worldaccessfortheblind.org |access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | World Access for the Blind tries to improve the quality of life such as in interaction between blind and sighted people by facilitating equal access to the world's resources and opportunities. It tries to promote and enhance self-recognition among the blind, and general acceptance in the normal society. It aims for productive participation and achievement to equal that of sighted people. It tries to revolutionise the blind movement and promote learning of navigation based on knowledge of human perception, and a philosophy of ''No Limits''.<ref>{{cite web| author= World Access for the Blind |title=Our Vision |
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==Achievements== |
==Achievements== |
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| ⚫ | Since its inception World Access for the Blind has helped over 7,000 students in over 30 countries.<ref>{{cite web|title= World Access for the Blind helps thousands see with sound|date=15 July 2013 | url= http://www.goodworldnews.org/index.php/lifestyle/item/545-world-access-for-the-blind-helps-thousands-see-with-sound |work= goodworldnews.org |publisher=Good World News |access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> It organises workshops, presentations, and trainings. As of 2013, the activities span 36 countries. Volunteers and teachers give their services free of charge, but they are often sponsored by religious and relief organisations, schools and universities, medical institutions, nonprofit entities, media companies, professional organisations, corporations, and private parties.<ref>{{cite web| author= World Access for the Blind |title=Events and Engagements | url= http://www.worldaccessfortheblind.org/node/398|work= www.worldaccessfortheblind.org |access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> The organisation has successfully trained many blind and sighted students the technique of human echolocation called FlashSonar. By this technique people can navigate using tongue-clicking and responding to the reflected sound from their surrounding. In fact, using this technique, there are a number of successful solo, unguided [[hiking|hikes]] at the [[Grand Canyon]], [[Death Valley]], [[Mount Whitney]], and the [[Appalachian Trail]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Daniel Kish: Cofounder and Executive Director, World Access for the Blind|date=November–December 2009 | url= http://www.utne.com/science-and-technology/daniel-kish-world-access-for-the-blind-flashsonar.aspx#axzz2foM4iD8r |work= Utne Reader |publisher= Ogden Publications, Inc.|access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | WAFTB was the consultant organisation in the scientific study of the [[nervous system|neural]] basis of human echolocation at the [[University of Western Ontario]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite journal |vauthors=Thaler L, Arnott SR, Goodale MA |year= 2011 |title= Neural correlates of natural human echolocation in early and late blind echolocation experts |journal= PLOS ONE |volume=6 |issue= 5 | pages= e20162 |pmid=21633496 |pmc=3102086 |doi= 10.1371/journal.pone.0020162|bibcode= 2011PLoSO...620162T |doi-access= free }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| author= Emily Chung|title= Blind people echolocate with visual part of brain|date= 25 May 2011| url= http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/blind-people-echolocate-with-visual-part-of-brain-1.1012642 |work=CBC News |publisher= CBC|access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | WAFTB was the consultant organisation in the scientific study of the neural basis of human echolocation at the [[University of Western Ontario]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite journal | |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.worldaccessfortheblind.org/ Homepage] |
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*[http://www.justgiving.com/WorldAccessForTheBlind Donation page] |
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*[http://www.omaaustralasia.com/dankish Orientation + Mobility Association of Australasia] |
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*[http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/33-0936778/world-access-blind.aspx Nonprofit profile at GuideStar] |
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[[Category:Educational organizations]] |
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[[Category:Organizations based in California]] |
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[[Category:Organizations established in 2000]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:07, 3 October 2022
| Founded | 28 September 2000 |
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| Founder | Daniel Kish |
| Type | Educational |
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Area served | Worldwide |
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| Revenue | $110,181 (2011) |
| Website | www |
World Access for the Blind (WAFTB) is an international non-profit, non-governmental and educational organisation based in California, United States. The organisation was started to strengthen the physical, mental and personal development of people with all forms of blindness, and to increase public awareness about the strengths and capabilities of blind people. It was founded by Daniel Kish of Long Beach, California, in 2000.[1] The primary work of the non-profit is to encourage and teach blind people the technique of echolocation for their movement, so as to minimise their inhibition with respect to people with normal sight. Their innovative training is called FlashSonar, which involves using sound for navigation.[2] Their strategic campaigns are based on the philosophical stand: No Limits. The organisation participated in the medical study of human echolocation in 2011.
Vision
[edit]World Access for the Blind tries to improve the quality of life such as in interaction between blind and sighted people by facilitating equal access to the world's resources and opportunities. It tries to promote and enhance self-recognition among the blind, and general acceptance in the normal society. It aims for productive participation and achievement to equal to that of sighted people. It tries to revolutionise the blind movement and promote learning of navigation based on knowledge of human perception, and a philosophy of No Limits.[3]
Achievements
[edit]Since its inception World Access for the Blind has helped over 7,000 students in over 30 countries.[4] It organises workshops, presentations, and trainings. As of 2013, the activities span 36 countries. Volunteers and teachers give their services free of charge, but they are often sponsored by religious and relief organisations, schools and universities, medical institutions, nonprofit entities, media companies, professional organisations, corporations, and private parties.[5] The organisation has successfully trained many blind and sighted students the technique of human echolocation called FlashSonar. By this technique people can navigate using tongue-clicking and responding to the reflected sound from their surrounding. In fact, using this technique, there are a number of successful solo, unguided hikes at the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Mount Whitney, and the Appalachian Trail.[6]
WAFTB was the consultant organisation in the scientific study of the neural basis of human echolocation at the University of Western Ontario in 2011.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ John D. Sutter (11 November 2011). "Blind man uses his ears to see". CNN. Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ^ Mozingo, Joe. "A human type of echolocation helps the blind". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ World Access for the Blind. "Our Vision". www.worldaccessfortheblind.org. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "World Access for the Blind helps thousands see with sound". goodworldnews.org. Good World News. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ World Access for the Blind. "Events and Engagements". www.worldaccessfortheblind.org. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Daniel Kish: Cofounder and Executive Director, World Access for the Blind". Utne Reader. Ogden Publications, Inc. November–December 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ Thaler L, Arnott SR, Goodale MA (2011). "Neural correlates of natural human echolocation in early and late blind echolocation experts". PLOS ONE. 6 (5): e20162. Bibcode:2011PLoSO...620162T. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0020162. PMC 3102086. PMID 21633496.
- ^ Emily Chung (25 May 2011). "Blind people echolocate with visual part of brain". CBC News. CBC. Retrieved 24 September 2013.