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Daniel Kish

President of World Access for the Blind & Expert in Human Echolocation

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Daniel Kish Biography

Daniel Kish is an American expert in human echolocation and the President of World Access for the Blind (WAFTB), a California-registered nonprofit organization founded by Kish in 2000 to facilitate "the self-directed achievement of people with all forms of blindness" and increase public awareness about their strengths and capabilities. Kish and his organization have taught a form of echolocation to at least 500 blind children around the world. Kish, who had to have his eyes removed before he was 13 months old because of eye cancer, is the first totally blind person to be a legally Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) and to hold a National Blindness Professional Certification (NOMC). He also holds master's degrees in developmental psychology and special education from University of California Riverside.

Kish's work has inspired a number of scientific studies related to human echolocation. In a 2009 study at the University of Alcalá in Madrid, Spain, ten sighted subjects were taught basic navigation skills within a few days. The study aimed to analyze various sounds which can be used to echolocate and evaluate which were most effective. In another study, MRI brain scans were taken of Kish and another echolocation expert to identify the parts of the brain involved in echolocation, with readings suggesting "that brain structures that process visual information in sighted people process echo information in blind echolocation experts."

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Speaking Topics

  • BLIND VISION

    Daniel tells the story of how restriction, limitation, lack of freedom, and fear can cripple people with sight and without. His presentation guides the audience through the inspiring story of innovation and hope, and how lives are being changed.

  • ACTIVATING CREATIVITY AND POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BLIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO SEE

    Creativity can be defined as bringing something new or distinctive into being. Positive transformation can be defined as catalyzing the evolution of something into something more. In order to bring something new into being, we must renew ourselves. Newness created within us spreads from us into the world around us. The answer lies in activating renewal and change in our own brain.

  • CHALLENGE IS FOOD TO THE BRAIN

    Imagine what blind people can learn to do when we apply every moment of every day to navigate the darkened challenges of life and livelihood. Most of us avoid challenging ourselves too much. We tend to rest in our blindness box, and repeat the same routines. But every time we present a challenge to our brain, our brain responds by adapting and growing.

  • LET US ALL CHALLENGE WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW

    Most of what we think we know is based on assumptions that have been programmed into us by a society which doesn't necessarily have our best interest at heart. This blinds us to new possibilities, limits us to charted territory, and enslaves us to the dictates of others. If we challenge what we think we know, we can break out of this dependency conditioning and touch what is real.

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The first textbook on FlashSonar™ Echolocation coming 2017

The first textbook on FlashSonar™ Echolocation coming 2017

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Daniel Kish?

    Booking fees for Daniel Kish, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Daniel Kish, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Daniel Kish for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daniel Kish for your next private or corporate function.

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Daniel Kish

President of World Access for the Blind & Expert in Human Echolocation

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Daniel Kish Biography

Daniel Kish is an American expert in human echolocation and the President of World Access for the Blind (WAFTB), a California-registered nonprofit organization founded by Kish in 2000 to facilitate "the self-directed achievement of people with all forms of blindness" and increase public awareness about their strengths and capabilities. Kish and his organization have taught a form of echolocation to at least 500 blind children around the world. Kish, who had to have his eyes removed before he was 13 months old because of eye cancer, is the first totally blind person to be a legally Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) and to hold a National Blindness Professional Certification (NOMC). He also holds master's degrees in developmental psychology and special education from University of California Riverside.

Kish's work has inspired a number of scientific studies related to human echolocation. In a 2009 study at the University of Alcalá in Madrid, Spain, ten sighted subjects were taught basic navigation skills within a few days. The study aimed to analyze various sounds which can be used to echolocate and evaluate which were most effective. In another study, MRI brain scans were taken of Kish and another echolocation expert to identify the parts of the brain involved in echolocation, with readings suggesting "that brain structures that process visual information in sighted people process echo information in blind echolocation experts."

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Daniel Kish and other top speakers and celebrities.

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Daniel Kish Speaking Topics

  • BLIND VISION

    Daniel tells the story of how restriction, limitation, lack of freedom, and fear can cripple people with sight and without. His presentation guides the audience through the inspiring story of innovation and hope, and how lives are being changed.

  • ACTIVATING CREATIVITY AND POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BLIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO SEE

    Creativity can be defined as bringing something new or distinctive into being. Positive transformation can be defined as catalyzing the evolution of something into something more. In order to bring something new into being, we must renew ourselves. Newness created within us spreads from us into the world around us. The answer lies in activating renewal and change in our own brain.

  • CHALLENGE IS FOOD TO THE BRAIN

    Imagine what blind people can learn to do when we apply every moment of every day to navigate the darkened challenges of life and livelihood. Most of us avoid challenging ourselves too much. We tend to rest in our blindness box, and repeat the same routines. But every time we present a challenge to our brain, our brain responds by adapting and growing.

  • LET US ALL CHALLENGE WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW

    Most of what we think we know is based on assumptions that have been programmed into us by a society which doesn't necessarily have our best interest at heart. This blinds us to new possibilities, limits us to charted territory, and enslaves us to the dictates of others. If we challenge what we think we know, we can break out of this dependency conditioning and touch what is real.

Daniel Kish Videos

  • Daniel Kish: How I use sonar to navigate the world - YouTube
    Daniel Kish: How I use sonar to navigate the world - YouTube
  • Daniel Kish Talks Part 1
    Daniel Kish Talks Part 1
  • Daniel Kish: Blind Vision on Vimeo
    Daniel Kish: Blind Vision on Vimeo
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Daniel Kish Books

The first textbook on FlashSonar™ Echolocation coming 2017
The first textbook on FlashSonar™ Echolocation coming 2017

FAQs on booking Daniel Kish

  • How to book Daniel Kish?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Daniel Kish for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Daniel Kish, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Daniel Kish or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Daniel Kish?

    Booking fees for Daniel Kish, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Daniel Kish, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Daniel Kish?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Daniel Kish for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daniel Kish for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Daniel Kish or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Daniel Kish or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Daniel Kish is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as BLIND VISION, ACTIVATING CREATIVITY AND POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BLIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO SEE, CHALLENGE IS FOOD TO THE BRAIN and LET US ALL CHALLENGE WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW. The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel Kish for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Daniel Kish generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chris Sharma, Alex Honnold, Kevin Jorgeson, Tommy Caldwell and Jordan Romero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel Kish for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Daniel Kish Speaking Topics

  • BLIND VISION

    Daniel tells the story of how restriction, limitation, lack of freedom, and fear can cripple people with sight and without. His presentation guides the audience through the inspiring story of innovation and hope, and how lives are being changed.

  • ACTIVATING CREATIVITY AND POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BLIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO SEE

    Creativity can be defined as bringing something new or distinctive into being. Positive transformation can be defined as catalyzing the evolution of something into something more. In order to bring something new into being, we must renew ourselves. Newness created within us spreads from us into the world around us. The answer lies in activating renewal and change in our own brain.

  • CHALLENGE IS FOOD TO THE BRAIN

    Imagine what blind people can learn to do when we apply every moment of every day to navigate the darkened challenges of life and livelihood. Most of us avoid challenging ourselves too much. We tend to rest in our blindness box, and repeat the same routines. But every time we present a challenge to our brain, our brain responds by adapting and growing.

  • LET US ALL CHALLENGE WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW

    Most of what we think we know is based on assumptions that have been programmed into us by a society which doesn't necessarily have our best interest at heart. This blinds us to new possibilities, limits us to charted territory, and enslaves us to the dictates of others. If we challenge what we think we know, we can break out of this dependency conditioning and touch what is real.

Daniel Kish Speaker Videos

  • Daniel Kish: How I use sonar to navigate the world - YouTube
    Daniel Kish: How I use sonar to navigate the world - YouTube
    Daniel Kish Talks Part 1
    Daniel Kish Talks Part 1
  • Daniel Kish: Blind Vision on Vimeo
    Daniel Kish: Blind Vision on Vimeo
    Daniel Kish - TED
    Daniel Kish - TED
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