UCLA study shows brain's ability to reorganize
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 17:07
in Psychology & Sociology
Visually impaired people appear to be fearless, navigating busy sidewalks and crosswalks, safely finding their way using nothing more than a cane as a guide. The reason they can do this, researchers suggest, is that in at least some circumstances, blindness can heighten other senses, helping individuals adapt.