Been there, done that.
TwinCities.com - Tip of the day: Multiple Sclerosis simulator
Chronic fatigue, numbness, blurred vision and loss of balance only begin to describe the symptoms people with multiple sclerosis cope with on a daily basis. An estimated 9,000 people in our area have MS.Thanks to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's state-of-the-art multimedia MS Simulator, you can "Step Inside MS" to learn more about the disease and how to be helpful to and understanding of someone with MS.
The event, hosted by Biogen Idec, is located in the Sears Court of Mall of America until 8 p.m. today and is free and open to the public. - Courtney Sinner
Oh, it sounds all high-tech, but it's actually just two midgets whacking at your legs with baseball bats while another guy runs a cheese grater over your fingers and his assistant sprays hot wax in your eyes.
But seriously, it's a good idea and I'd like to know exactly what's involved.
Update: Here we go:
With Step Inside MS, participants interact with cutting-edge media and technology to simulate a realistic approximation of the MS patient experience. Accompanied by a trained attendant, participants enter a small theatrical simulator that houses a treadmill where they will be outfitted with goggles and sensory gloves so they experience many of the symptoms that people with MS often encounter, including unpredictable loss of muscle control and coordination problems, numbness and tingling in the hands, hot flashes, and visual and cognitive impairment such as memory loss and decreased verbal ability. The simulation also illustrates social hurdles that a person with MS often faces.
Memory loss and decreased verbal ability ... are they giving out free beer?