Technology allows Ohioans who are blind or visually impaired to hear the eclipse

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LightSound devices will be set up at 29 state parks and properties for Monday's total solar eclipse.

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — Ohio is home to about 275,000 people who are blind or visually impaired. The state is making sure they can experience Monday's solar eclipse, too, with special technology that sets the tone for inclusion.

The state recently received 29 LightSound devices to place at 29 of its state parks and properties in the eclipse's path of totality. As the eclipse passes over that light sensor, the tone changes allowing those who are blind or have low vision to follow along with the experience. "I thought it was really cool the way the frequency changed," Williams said. "Just to kind of know what's happening and stuff. So that I know when the moon fully covers it," Williams said. "It definitely is inclusion and just gives us an opportunity to experience what everyone else is," Wagner said.

 

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