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PSY 333 Sp2017 B2 by https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus Extra Credit en-us 2017-11-22 02:00:14 UTC 2026-01-24 17:50:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Overview of the Ted Talks by: Elizabeth Gaydovchik https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210036350 Daniel Kish – How I Use Sonar to Navigate the World

I found Daniel Kish to be very enlightening because as a parent it is extremely hard to not instill fear into your child about the challenges that they may face in their lifetime. Of course, I love my son, but there is fear when he is out in the world alone at school, riding the school bus, or on a field trip. There are so many things that as parents we know could happen while your child is experiencing life. I want my son to grow up to be brave and understand the things that could happen while also not living in fear. Daniel’s parents knew if they only expressed their fear for him being blind would stop his progress in life and he would not have become so remarkable. The fact that he uses Sonar, or sounds bouncing off the objects around him is very impressive. I know that blind or deaf people have to use their other senses to live their lives and complete very day task. So the fact that Daniel was about to recreate Sonar sounds to bounce off the objects around him so that he could walk around with assistance from his walking stick is amazing.

Keith Nolan – Deaf in the Military

The speech by Keith Nolan left me with the impression that he never gives up. The face that he was told over and over again that because he was deaf he couldn’t be a part of the military. Yet, he continued asking and looking for other ways to become a part of the military. He even took a break for two years to become a teacher. Once he realized that he had students who were interested in joining as well, he knew he had to figure out a way. Just because someone is different than the “norm” why can’t they do something that are passionate about. Keith found out about Israel and them allowing deaf soldiers and then about the ROTC. Finally, learning about each other the ROTC program leaders were able to fully allow Keith to become a part of their program. The pride and passion he has for this career and experience is remarkable. We all have things that we have been told no about and for some of us we give up and more on to something else. The others who keep trying and being determined, they will create change. The world needs this change because there is nothing “wrong” with these individuals, they are human.

]]> 2017-11-25 14:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210036350 Ted Talks By: Anna Counts https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210140414 Keith Nolan: Deaf in the Military
I decided to do the military Ted Talk first because his story is so inspiring. My husband is in the military and he works with civilians that are deaf. If civilians can do the same job that my husband can do, then why can they not join the military? If the military can keep their disabled soldiers, then why can they not accept someone who has a hearing problem? I love how he is finding ways to pursue his dream of being in the military even though he was told that he cannot join because he is deaf. He is following his dream and encouraging his student who is deaf to follow his dream. It breaks my heart knowing that someone can not follow their dream because they were born a different way then other people. He is a capable man who can do what other soldiers do, he just has to find other forms of communicating with them. There is a guy on base that works with active duty military. He paints the sheet metal when it comes in. He does the same job that his peers do, but he is a civilian because they would not allow him to join. Why not? Always follow your dream and never give up.

Daniel Kish: Sonar
Daniel opened my eyes on ways that I never knew they could be opened. I had no clue that we could use sonar to see the world around us. I never thought about it before. I think that it is truly amazing that he has adapted so well to being blind. I like the idea that they have classes that will teach other blind people to use sonar. I also liked how he had the audience get involved with how he sees the world. It makes sense though to be able to use sonar to see sine that is what animals in the ocean use to see the world around them. I also think that his parents are truly great. They did not fear his disability but embraced it and taught him how to adapt to make the world fit him. They love him for who he is. I also like his reference to Batman. How he is like Batman but he does not see how he is remarkable because he sees the world in a different view. He is truly inspiring how he has adapted to the world around him. ]]> 2017-11-26 14:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210140414 Bayleigh Smith https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210167377 Daniel Kish: How I Use Sonar to Navigate the World.
I thought this TED Talk was quite inspiring. Daniel Kish suffered from retinal cancer and had to have both eyes removed by the time he turned 13 months old. However, with support from his pragmatic parents, Daniel was able to see in his own way.
His parents were pragmatic. They saw that ignorance and fear were matters of the mind and the mind is adaptable. They pushed Daniel to grow up with the same freedom and experiences as everyone else. Their decision to raise Daniel this way taught him that fear immobilizes us. To live without fear gives you the ability to conquer your greatest challenges.
Daniel learned to see the same way a bat sees. He makes clicking noises which reflects off objects. The sound reflects off a surface returning with different patterns of waves. In his visual cortex, or imaging system, Daniel creates images based off the sound waves. He has learned to see through his blindness.
However, the real lesson that Daniel was trying to get across was that everyone faces challenges. We all face the fear of the unknown and we all have brains that gets us through these challenges. He teaches us to not let fear immobilize us. Instead when faced with a challenges find a way around it, learn from it. Use that challenge to activate your brain, expanding your ability and knowledge.
Keith Nolan: Deaf in the Military.
This TED Talk was inspiring because my husband faced the same challenge in the military. He wanted to be a Navy pilot, but he is considered legally blind (he can still see, he just needs corrective lenses). He was still able to join the Navy, but he was not able to become a pilot.
In the TED Talk, Cadet Private Keith Nolan is facing being disqualified from a career in the Army that he is over qualified for in every area but hearing. He talked about 80% of the jobs in the military are noncombat jobs. My husband works in an office when he is not deployed and when he is deployed he works in supply.
Keith's story is inspiring because he was told that he could not do it. However, with pure determination he was able to defy odds and prove the people that told him no wrong. While he is still battling with his problem, he has gained support from his team. They do not look at him as a deaf person, they look at him through his skills and capabilities, through his motivation, dedication, and 110% effort.
His story teaches us that if you want it go get it. Give it your all. While at times the challenge may be frustrating and seem hopeless, giving up will only prove them right. ]]> 2017-11-26 17:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210167377 Overview of TED talks https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210243219 Daniel Kish-- How I Use Sonar to Navigate the World.
As a parent of a newborn, I always think about my child succeeding and what if an obstacle pops up. This TED Talk kind of reassured and relaxed me as a new parent. Being proactive, wanting your child to be successful, and realizing that as a parent you may need to think out of the box is the best way to deal with any obstacle that comes my child's way. Daniel Kish suffered from retinal cancer at just over a year old. His parents were scared for him, but they decided to overcome their fear and their ignorance. They learned to think differently about how Daniel would learn. They learned and realized that they and Daniel could retrain his mind to learn in a way that he could be successful. Instead of seeing using his eyes, Daniel learned to see using sonar like bates do. Daniel makes clicking noises which bounce off and back off objects. the sounds come back to Daniel in waves that Daniel uses to create images.
the fact that Daniel can see despite his blindness gives us all hope that there is no obstacle to big for us to tackle and master if we try and overcome the fear of the unknown.

Keith Nolan --Deaf in the Military
This Ted Talk hit home to me because my grandfather was deaf. he too was not able to have the job he wanted because he was deaf. This Ted Talk was inspiring because Cadet Private Keith against all odds proved to everyone that he was capable to do the job just as well as anyone else. He got his team to focus on his ability (the person's ability) not on their disability. Keith Nolan teaches is to never give up. If you can do the job and convince the powers to be because of your ability and or determination that you can do the job then go for it. Never give up. Prove the nay sayers wrong!]]> 2017-11-27 03:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210243219 Please make sure to add your name to your post. Otherwise I won't know who to give credit to. https://padlet.com/kelly_winchell/96cmqntpgsus/wish/210605913 Kelly

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