The Real-Life BAT MAN
Using a wall for balance, Daniel Kish steadied himself on his new bike. He peddled ahead, wobbling a little. Soon the 6-year-old was pushing away from the wall and picking up speed, riding all on his own. This story isn’t a big deal until you learn one important detail: Kish was blind.
Kish, who is now an adult, lost his eyes to retinal cancer as a baby. But he doesn’t let the lack of sight slow him down at all. He uses something he calls “flash sonar” to help him navigate the world. He makes clicks with his tongue and listens to how the sound bounces off the
