Those of you who were able to attend our fall retreat this year will remember an exercise we did in sensory deprivation. We took turns leading and being led through the woods and along the walking trails at Tall Oaks while we experienced the loss of one of our senses. A blindfold would take away sight, ear plugs would make you deaf, and we walked around to see how these changed our perception of nature. Some people commented on the way the leaves and branches felt underfoot, or how the colors stood out when you couldn't hear anything. Some of us tried to be independent while temporarily disabled, others found ways to overcome the disability. In fact Barrett encouraged us to think of them as "upgrades" rather than disabilities.
Well, Union Station is following our lead by bringing in an exhibit that comes really close to letting you know what it is like to experience life as a blind person. The exhibit Dialog in the Dark pairs a group of visitors up with a guide who is blind. The guide then leads you through various activities in a pitch black environment. Pretty cool, huh? If anybody goes to this, drop me a line and let me know what you think.
John
Well, Union Station is following our lead by bringing in an exhibit that comes really close to letting you know what it is like to experience life as a blind person. The exhibit Dialog in the Dark pairs a group of visitors up with a guide who is blind. The guide then leads you through various activities in a pitch black environment. Pretty cool, huh? If anybody goes to this, drop me a line and let me know what you think.
John
