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First Deafblind Everest Ascent | Toronto News
A 29-year-old British woman with Usher syndrome, Karolina Pakenaite, is poised to become the first deafblind person to summit Mount Everest—despite losing her hearing and vision since age 19. With the help of a revolutionary sensory vest developed by Toronto innovators, she’ll rely on vibrations to communicate with her guides in the brutal conditions. Inspired by deaf climbers, she’s trained rigorously for her 2027 expedition, believing speed is key to conquering the mountain’s isolation and danger. The tech, designed with directional cues and custom patterns, represents a breakthrough for…
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