Sherlock Washington, Speaker for Visually Impaired

A few weeks ago our friend, Sherlock Washington, visited the kindergarten class at Tower Hill School. Always a popular visitor to the school, Sherlock came loaded down with his "tools" to show the kids that although he cannot see, he CAN do many things. Thanks in part to the technology we have today, he can live a relatively independent life. This year he brought his "beep ball" which is used in his games of softball. The kids loved hearing about how he and his visually impaired friends play ball every week. He explained that the pitcher and catcher are sighted and the beep ball allows the other players to hear the ball when it is coming! There is a pin in the ball and when it is released, a piercing sound is made. Just imagine the kid's reaction when Sherlock pulled the pin. He also has a device that tells the color of his clothing when he presses it on the piece of clothing. But, most importantly, Mr. Washington has a great sense of humor and is very engaging with the students. They always talk about him and I know they think of him now as a friend not just a man who is blind. That's what it is all about!