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    • Ever imagine what it would be like to be blind and live in New York City, an urban jungle that's bustling with activity and sensory overload?

      A new, family-oriented exhibit called "Dialog in the Dark," at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan, takes visitors on a sensory "tour" of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person.

      Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind person would. Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as shopping, riding a subway car and walking, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

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    • A new exhibit called "Dialog in the Dark" at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person.

      Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry. Pictured here are two visitors practicing with their canes before entering the exhibit.

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      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as shopping, riding a subway car and walking, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

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      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • Visually-impaired guide Pat Sulsona prepares to lead a tour at the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • Canes sit ready for use in the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light," says a touching quote by Helen Keller featured on the wall of the exhibit.

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      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People prepare to enter the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People prepare to enter the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People are guided through the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry. Separate rooms feature items from a person

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • Visually-impaired guide Pat Sulsona speaks with a visitor at the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry. Separate rooms feature items from a person

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People are guided through the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in Manhattan.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually impaired-guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People are guided through the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in Manhattan.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually impaired-guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People prepare to enter the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibition takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Visitors are welcomed into the exhibit with an inspirational quote of Stevie Wonder: "Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes, doesn't mean he lacks vision."

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • A woman walks through the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibition takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces them to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People are guided through the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • Visitors to the "Dialog in the Dark'' exhib practice with their canes before entering the exhibition at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    • People are guided through the 'Dialog in the Dark'' exhibit at the South Street Seaport on August 24, 2011 in New York City.

      The new exhibit takes visitors on a sensory tour of New York City while in a totally darkened space, in an attempt to simulate the urban life of a blind person. Visitors are led by a visually-impaired guide and carry a cane similar to what a blind individual would carry.

      Separate rooms feature items from a person's daily routines, such as riding a subway car, walking and shopping, which forces visitors to use other senses to figure out the smells, sounds, and textures they encounter during the hour-long presentation.

      Special Section: Back to School

      "The Early Show:" Parenting

      Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images