Daniel KISH

World Access for the Blind

Daniel Kish has been blind since he was 1 year old. He has 2 Masters, and is the first totally blind, certified orientation and mobility specialist. He has drawn from many disciplines to pioneer a new approach which he believes helps more blind people of any age and circumstance reach greater freedom more quickly and easily. He has authored many articles and has published his textbook on Echolocation and FlashSonar. He is an Ashoka Fellow, and has spoken in many forums including TED and Poptech. Year of this biography: 2018