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excerpt from Downtown Fayetteville will be alive with the sounds of music as 4th Friday takes place July 28, beginning at 7 p.m.

Art from from visually impaired, Spanish speaking and disadvantaged minority art students will be on display inside the Cotton Exchange.


article from New Scientist -
GADGETS FOR THE TACTILE WORLD
We have five senses, but rarely use our sense of touch to control and react to electronic devices. That’s set to change with several new gadgets that stimulate our sense of touch, called haptic devices. One proposed device which could revolutionise life for the visually impaired consists of a headband that imprints the shape of the object in front of the user onto their forehead. Other devices include cellphones with tactile displays, and gaming controllers that enable you to “feel” the weight of objects or experience the sensation of wading through water.
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http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/521888/


article excerpt
At the event, the children showcased different creative artworks such as tie and die, batik, bags, baskets, stools and mats made from rafia palm, which were sold to interested buyers.
On how the children were able to create the art works, the Principal said, "We taught them the process, guided them in creating those designs but the final art work is their handiwork. “We are glad to say that most of our graduates this year have been equipped with a trade which makes them more self reliant and independent”, she said, adding that, “the orientation and mobility of the children have improved drastically. The graduates can use the cane independently and they seem to have acquired more courage and trust in themselves and their environment.

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