Most of us can't imagine life without all our senses, but Faith Altheides has to live without two of them. She was born deaf, and she became blind over time due to a genetic disorder called Usher syndrome. Now, without her sense of sight or hearing, she's been forced to make a lot of changes in the way she lives…and with her daughter Denise going off to college, things are about to change for Faith once again.
We've seen before how disabilities can actually bring a family closer together. These deaf brothers have lots of fond memories that they share, and many of them are actually humorous anecdotes that happened as a result of their hearing impediments! Similarly, Faith and Denise share a very strong bond, but now that Denise has graduated high school and is leaving for college, it's going to be much harder for the mother and daughter to keep in touch. While most of us can communicate with our loved ones over the phone or through text messages, Faith's disability doesn't allow her those options.
To help Faith feel closer to her daughter even when they were miles apart, math teachers Cory Howard and Ron Schafer worked together to create something that would have never been possible just a few years ago. They made a 3D-printed model of Denise's head that will allow Faith to "see" her daughter in the only way she can: through touch. I've seen this technology used to help a blind little girl learn about the world around her, but I love how it was used here to send a unique and special message of love. And when Faith realizes exactly what she's holding? I almost started crying right along with her!
When technology and human compassion work together, amazing things can happen. SHARE this video with all your friends and show the world the kind deed that these great guys did for this strong woman!
Source: Blind and deaf woman receives 3D printed picture of her daughter by LittleThingsVideo on Rumble
