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Flying blind | Noosa Today
Legally blind athlete and motivational speaker, Lorin Nicholson, does not hold back when it comes to facing his disability.
An adventure flight with Paradise Seaplanes on the Sunshine Coast on Australia Day was his latent venture.
When asked why a blind person would want to go on a scenic tour Lorin explained that ‘seeing’ something is a multi-sensory experience.
“Being blind, my other senses are naturally heightened,” he said. “I want to experience things with my family and just like anyone, there are many aspects to an experience that you remember and enjoy.”
“I have about 10 per cent peripheral vision and can picture what I think is happening and other senses like touch, hearing and smell make up the…
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