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Daniel Kish

Human Echolocation Expert, President of WAFTB, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Daniel Kish
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Adventure, Climbing, Disability, Disruptive Thinking, Extreme Sports, Innovation, Motivational, Music, Technology, TED
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Daniel Kish Biography

Daniel Kish is an American expert in human echolocation and the President of World Access for the Blind (WAFTB), a California-registered nonprofit organization he founded in 2000. WAFTB is dedicated to facilitating "the self-directed achievement of people with all forms of blindness" and increasing public awareness about their strengths and capabilities. Kish has significantly contributed to the field by teaching echolocation techniques, which he refers to as FlashSonar™, to blind individuals and educators globally. He is recognized for his pioneering work in enabling blind people to achieve greater independence through these techniques.

Kish, who had to have his eyes removed before he was 13 months old due to eye cancer, is the first totally blind person to be a legally Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) and to hold a National Blindness Professional Certification (NOMC). He has earned master's degrees in developmental psychology and special education from the University of California Riverside. His educational background and personal experiences have uniquely positioned him to develop and teach adaptive techniques for the blind.

Kish's innovative approach has not only transformed lives but also attracted significant scientific interest. His method has been validated by various scientific studies, including brain-scan research that demonstrates how echoes can activate the visual cortex in the blind. A notable study at the University of Alcalá in Madrid taught ten sighted subjects basic navigation skills using echolocation, analyzing the effectiveness of different sounds. Further MRI scans of Kish and other echolocation experts have helped identify how the brain processes echo information, paralleling visual processing in sighted individuals. His influence and insights continue to inspire and activate audiences worldwide to navigate challenges effectively.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/30/2024.

Daniel Kish Speaking Topics

  • LET US ALL CHALLENGE WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW

    Most of what we think we know is based on assumptions that have been programmed into us by a society which doesn't necessarily have our best interest at heart. This blinds us to new possibilities, limits us to charted territory, and enslaves us to the dictates of others. If we challenge what we think we know, we can break out of this dependency conditioning and touch what is real.

  • CHALLENGE IS FOOD TO THE BRAIN

    Imagine what blind people can learn to do when we apply every moment of every day to navigate the darkened challenges of life and livelihood. Most of us avoid challenging ourselves too much. We tend to rest in our blindness box, and repeat the same routines. But every time we present a challenge to our brain, our brain responds by adapting and growing.

  • ACTIVATING CREATIVITY AND POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BLIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO SEE

    Creativity can be defined as bringing something new or distinctive into being. Positive transformation can be defined as catalyzing the evolution of something into something more. In order to bring something new into being, we must renew ourselves. Newness created within us spreads from us into the world around us. The answer lies in activating renewal and change in our own brain.

  • BLIND VISION

    Daniel tells the story of how restriction, limitation, lack of freedom, and fear can cripple people with sight and without. His presentation guides the audience through the inspiring story of innovation and hope, and how lives are being changed.

Daniel Kish Videos

  • Daniel Kish: How I use sonar to navigate the world - YouTube
    Daniel Kish: How I use sonar to navigate the world - YouTube
  • Daniel Kish Talks Part 1
    Daniel Kish Talks Part 1
  • Daniel Kish: Blind Vision on Vimeo
    Daniel Kish: Blind Vision on Vimeo
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Daniel Kish is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LET US ALL CHALLENGE WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW, CHALLENGE IS FOOD TO THE BRAIN, ACTIVATING CREATIVITY AND POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BLIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO SEE and BLIND VISION. The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel Kish for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Daniel Kish generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Paul Deegan, Tima Deryan, Nina Williams, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado and Martin Frey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel Kish for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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