Wednesday, June 2, 2010

blind brain surgeons?

On blind brain surgeons
 
I can't think of a single blind medical student who went on to become a surgeon.  A number of students went through medical school and became psychiatrists. 
When I worked in the Orientation and Training Center, I recall debating with students over whether or not a blind person could teach O&M(cane travel).  The great majority were convinced that sight was a prerequisite.  Imagine the outcry if I'd asked them whether they'd allow a blind surgeon to open them up? 
Hoo ee!!! 
 
Curious Carl

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