the 2 above pictures are from the "many museums--including the Met, MoMA and Whitney--(that) will allow blind or partially sighted people to come on private tours so they can touch and experience the artwork"
which i thought was such a beautiful gesture
usually when you go to museums there are all these intimidating 'do not touch' signs (which sometimes i casually ignore, the temptation to soil my hands with a piece of history is just too great)
but WHY
touching is such a human thing
and i think being able to touch something someone else touchd years and years ago is such a symbolic gesture of connection and continuation
not only for the blind, but for everyone (though i agree that the need is more pressing for the blind)
ALSO
go see these amazing storiesthey are easy things that requires bravery and love
http://gawker.com/5938676/father-of-the-year-helps-dress+wearing-son-feel-comfortable-by-putting-on-a-skirt-himself?post=52253057
http://au.sports.yahoo.com/news/article/-/14565753/10-year-old-boy-sends-his-medal-to-distraught-olympians/
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