Device allows blind, visually impaired to hear eclipse [Video]

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. 

“It’s kind of a day of celebration, something that’s literally a once-in-a-lifetime event since the last time it happened was 200 years ago,” Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said. “These LightSound devices are going to help those with low vision or no vision have a chance to participate.”

The state recently received 29 LightSound devices to place at 29 of its state parks and properties in the eclipse’s path of totality. 

“There’s a light sensor in there that senses the light and then translates that into the tone,” explained Berna King with Opportunities for Ohioans with …