New devices let blind people feel and hear the solar eclipse.
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People who are blind or cannot see well will be able to experience the solar eclipse in special ways. They will use sound and touch devices to hear and feel the eclipse as it happens.
One device is called a LightSound box, which turns light into sounds. As the sun gets covered by the moon, the sounds change from high notes to low clicks.
Another device is the Cadence tablet, which has tiny dots that pop up and down. People can feel the shape of the eclipse with their fingers on the tablet.
These devices are being shared with schools and organizations for the blind across North America. This way, everyone can enjoy the special event of the solar eclipse.
Many people are excited to experience the eclipse in a new way, through sound or touch. They are grateful for the opportunity to be included in this rare event.
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How will people who are blind or cannot see well experience the solar eclipse?
They will use sound and touch devices to hear and feel the eclipse as it happens.
What is the LightSound box and how does it work?
The LightSound box turns light into sounds. As the sun gets covered by the moon, the sounds change from high notes to low clicks.
Why are the devices like the LightSound box and Cadence tablet being shared with schools and organizations for the blind?
These devices are being shared to allow everyone, including those who are blind, to enjoy the special event of the solar eclipse.
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