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In Episode 117 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Wynter Pingel from the Boston, MA area. The beep baseball player, runner, and musician talked about:
Her childhood and attending both mainstream schools and a blind schoolHer education and career, including a job she had with National Braille Press (NBP)How she got introduced to adaptive sports for the blind as an adultHer experience playing beep baseball and tournaments she has competed inHer experience as an adaptive runner and her goals for future racesHer background in music and her current career as a gigging musicianLearn more about beep baseball at http://nbba.org.
Check out one of the bands Pingel plays in, Connacht, at https://connachtband.com/.
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In Episode 116 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with longtime goalball player and disability sports leader Murray Elbourn. The native of Australia now operates Amerability Services in Washington State. During the interview, Elbourn talked about:
His early years growing up in AustraliaHis vision loss journey and how he had some vision restored as an adultHow he was introduced to adaptive sports for the blindHis career and achievements playing goalballWhat led him to move to the United States, back to Australia, and then back to the U.S.How he got into blind tennis and his current role with the U.S. Blind Tennis Association (USBTA)His coaching experience and why he thinks sports and recreation are essential for members of the blind community, especially childrenWhy he started Amerability Services and how this company combines training in independent living skills with blind sports opportunitiesContact Murray Elbourne at [email protected].
Learn more about the U.S. Blind Tennis Association (USBTA) at https://playtennis.usta.com/usbta.
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In Episode 115 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Charles Catherine. A native of France, Catherine has become a highly talented para-triathlete who was recently named as one of the captains of the U.S. men’s blind soccer team. During the conversation, Catherine discussed:
His childhood growing up in FranceHis eye conditionHis education and career, including his current role with the National Organization on Disability (NOD)His journey to the United StatesHow he got into endurance sports, specifically the triathlonHow he got into blind soccer and his journey moving up the ranksHow blind soccer worksWhat it means to represent the U.S. as a blind soccer playerLooking ahead to the 2028 Paralympics in Los AngelesHis musical interests and achievementsWhy he recommends all blind and visually impaired individuals find opportunities to pursue in sports and recreationLearn more about blind soccer at https://www.usaba.org/clubs-sports/blind-soccer/.
Follow Charles Catherine on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/charles.daddio/.
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In Episode 114 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Tyler Cashman, a college student who has collected several titles competing in blind golf and has also played beep baseball and other adaptive sports. During the conversation, Cashman discussed:
Where he was born and grew upHis visual impairmentHis education and current studies at the University of RichmondHis athletic career and how he got into playing blind golf through the United States Blind Golf Association (USBGA)How blind golf worksMemorable tournaments and moments in his golf careerHow he got into playing beep baseball and tournaments he has competed in through the National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA)The fundraising work he and his family have done to help kids with disabilitiesLearn more about the U.S. Blind Golf Association at http://blindgolf.org.
Learn more about beep baseball and the National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) at http://nbba.org/.
Follow Tyler on Instagram at http://instagram.com/tycashman1114.
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In Episode 113 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, our guest is Katy Boyd, founder of Twin Cities Blind Sailing (TCBS) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota. During the interview, Boyd spoke about:
Her childhood and visual impairmentHer education and career history and goalsHow she got introduced to adaptive sports for the blind, specifically blind sailingWhat inspired her to start Twin Cities Blind Sailing (TCBS)How blind sailing actually works and how it can be customized to the visually impaired sailor’s abilities and goalsThe programs she offers to both youth and adultsHow blind sailing has positively impacted many people she has met over the yearsHer future plans with Twin Cities Blind Sailing and how she hopes to launch many blind sailing programs around the United StatesHow you can learn more about Twin Cities Blind SailingCheck out http://twincitiesblindsailing.org/ to learn more about the TCBS organization and how to get involved.
Contact Katy Boyd at [email protected].
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In Episode 112 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we discuss audio description for live sporting events and other live events provided by MindsEye, a nonprofit in the St. Louis, MO area. Two members of the organization, Magan Harms (MindsEye arts and culture director) and Liam McCoy (MindsEye quality control specialist), join the discussion. They spoke about:
How Magan got involved in the blind community and audio descriptionHow she prepares to describe a live event for blind and visually impaired patronsExamples of verbiage she uses to describe sporting events and other live eventsHow her role compares to that of a play-by-play announcer for a sporting eventThe technology involved in providing audio description of live eventsHer experience as an audio describer for the 2022 Winter Paralympic GamesLiam’s background and visual impairmentHow he got involved in attending MindsEye events and participating in its adaptive sports programs for the blindHis experience attending audio-described sporting events, musicals, and museum toursThe feedback he provides to Magan and the audio describers to help improve the experience for visually impaired patronsLearn more about MindsEye and its adaptive sports and audio-described programs at https://mindseyeradio.org/.
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In Episode 111 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with Mike Royal, an accomplished adaptive athlete in running, water skiing, and other sports who resides in the Houston, TX area. Royal talked about:
Where he was born and grew up in the heartland of AmericaHis visual impairmentHis education, career, and familyHow he was introduced to sports for the blindHis achievements as a runner and several major marathons he has run inHis career in adaptive water skiing and records he has attainedOther sports he has triedHis guide dog journey and how this inspired him to launch the Blind Canine Sports project, along with its missionContact infoCheck out Mike’s website on Blind Canine Sports at http://blindcaninesports.com/.
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In Episode 110 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with Francesco Magisano, an accomplished endurance athlete and para-triathlete who also serves as the Director of the New York City Metro Region for Achilles International. During the interview, Magisano discussed:
Where he was born and grew upHis eye condition and vision loss journeyHow he got connected to Achilles International through a random conversationAn overview of the Achilles International organization and its chapters around the world, along with his current roleHis career as a runner and para-triathleteCompeting in the extremely challenging Ultraman Florida eventHis take on guides and tethers for blind endurance athletesHis athletic goalsHis advice to blind and visually impaired individuals on the benefits of participating in sports and recreationContact info for Achilles InternationalLearn more about Achilles International and find a local chapter near you at http://achillesinternational.org.
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In Episode 109 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, Calahan Young joins the conversation. The native of Irwin, PA in the Pittsburgh area is the captain of the U.S. men’s national goalball team and a highly successful goalball player. Young spoke about:
His childhood and sports he played with sighted peers as a youngsterHis visual impairment and how his vision has changed over timeHow he was introduced to sports for the blindHow he felt playing goalball for the first time and who encouraged him to keep at itHis journey up the goalball ranks to eventually join Team USA and the U.S. men’s national teamHis experience competing in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021Other goalball tournaments he has competed in and looking ahead to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris this summerOther blind sports he has tried and one in particular he would like to pursueThe pros and cons of being 6-foot-7His involvement in multiple roles with the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA)Follow Calahan Young on Instagram at http://instagram.com/calahanyoung. .
Learn more about goalball and USABA at http://usaba.org.
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In Episode 108 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Roger Oberholzer, a blind runner and adaptive athlete originally from Switzerland who now resides in Folsom, CA. During the conversation, Oberholzer spoke about:
His early years and childhoodHis visual impairmentHis education and professional careerHow he got involved in adaptive sports for the blindHis experience running in several of the major marathons in the United States The keys to an effective relationship with a running guideHis preference when it comes to a running tetherHis experience with surfing and tandem cyclingHis advice to blind and visually impaired individuals on why they should consider participating in sports and recreationLearn more about Achilles International at http://achillesinternational.org.
Check out United in Stride at http://unitedinstride.com/.
Learn more about the Blind Stokers Club based in the San Diego, CA area at http://blindstokersclub.org.
Visit Achieve Tahoe's site to learn more about its adaptive sports programs at https://www.achievetahoe.org/.
Watch a news story on Oberholzer and the California International Marathon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-X7Bf2Y-no.
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In Episode 107 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we catch up with Pearl Outlaw, a blind adaptive rower and skier, for an open and honest discussion on mental health and athletics. She originally appeared as a guest on Episode 93 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast. During this particular conversation, Outlaw spoke about:
When she started to recognize her mental health strugglesWhy she decided to take time away from her athletic career to focus on her mental health and wellnessThe professional help she sought and how it has benefited her in so many waysCoping mechanisms she continues to use to recognize and handle stress more effectivelyHer advice to athletes and people in general about why they should ask for help if they feel like they need itHer participation in a recent skiing event and looking ahead in her athletic careerFollow Pearl Outlaw on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pearl_outlaw/.
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In Episode 106 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with six members of the Sirens beep baseball team, the first-ever beep ball club made up entirely of female players. The team is based in the St. Louis, MO area but has players from around the U.S. We are joined by players Kim Blumenthal, Corey Turner, Amy Sweigard, and Whitney Marin, along with coaches Kassondra McDaniel and Neal “Dawg” McDonald.
During the conversation, they discussed how the team was started, the many benefits of an all-female team, how they performed at the 2023 National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) World Series, and their goals for the future.
Check out the Sirens on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090360016604.
The team is part of Out of Sight Athletics, a nonprofit whose goal is to provide females with multiple adaptive sports opportunities. Learn more at https://osathletics.org/.
Read Neal’s article on the Sirens at https://www.nbba.org/sirens-song/.
Check out the NBC News piece on the Sirens at the 2023 NBBA World Series at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_cO5qoUGjU.
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In Episode 105 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, Scott Hudson of Fort Worth, TX joins the conversation. The longtime beep baseball player and runner spoke about:
His early years and childhoodHis visual impairmentHis education and career in vocational rehabilitationHow he got into beep baseball and his successful careerWhat it meant to him to be inducted into the NBBA Hall of FameHis career as a runner and notable achievements in racesHis preference when it comes to a running tetherOther sports for the blind he has triedLearn more about the National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) at http://nbba.org/. .
Check out United in Stride, an organization that connects blind runners with sighted guides, https://www.unitedinstride.com/.
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In Episode 104 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we chat with Ed Plumacher, a longtime blind athlete and adaptive technology professional who was instrumental in bringing the sport of blind baseball to the United States and helping start the U.S. Blind Baseball Association (USBBA). During the conversation, Plumacher discussed:
His early years and visual impairmentHis college years and various professional roles, including some unique work in sports mediaHow he got into playing sports for the blind, including beep baseball and skiingHow he was introduced to blind baseball and how the game worksHow blind baseball differs from beep baseballThe history of blind baseball and the current landscape of the sport in the U.S., along with his goals to help grow the game around the countryHis work in adaptive technologyWhat it was like visiting several MLB ballparks to explore how accessible they are for blind and visually impaired fansHow people can learn more about blind baseballCheck out the U.S. Blind Baseball Association website (currently linked to its Facebook page) at http://usbba.us.
Contact Ed Plumacher by email at [email protected].
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In Episode 103 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Wendy Fagan, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Envision Blind Sports based in the Pittsburgh, PA area. During the interview, Fagan talked about:
Her personal backgroundHow she got connected with the disability community, specifically blind and visually impaired individualsWhat inspired her to start VIP Sports, now known as Envision Blind SportsThe numerous blind sports programs her nonprofit offers for both children and adultsHow blind sports have positively impacted many of the kids she has gotten to know over the yearsHer work as a coach for the U.S. women’s national goalball team in the 1990sHer career as a college professor teaching adaptive sports and fitness classesAdvice for anyone interested in starting a nonprofit for blind sportsHow to learn more about and contact Envision Blind SportsLearn more about Envision Blind Sports at http://envisionblindsports.org. Email Wendy and her team at [email protected].
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In Episode 102 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, our guest is Brett Devloo, a.k.a. The Blind Kid (TBK) from Canada. During the conversation, Devloo discussed:
Where he was born and grew upSports he played as a kid and why he fell in love with skateboardingHow he suddenly lost a good amount of his eyesightThe meaning behind his nickname, The Blind KidHow he got back into skateboarding after going blind and some simple adaptations he uses as a visually impaired skateboarderHis music career as a hip-hop artist and singer of other genresHow he got to work with one of Stevie Wonder’s producersAn international award he received for his work providing free technology to blind kidsHow you can reach him and follow him on social mediaLearn more about Brett Devloo, a.k.a. The Blind Kid, at https://www.theblindkidtbk.com/ . Find him on social media by searching for “The Blind Kid.”
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In Episode 101 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with Drew Blake, president and co-founder of the nonprofit Guiding Eyes Outdoors, Inc. based in North Carolina. During the interview, Blake talked about:
His personal and professional backgroundsWhat inspired him to help launch Guiding Eyes OutdoorsAn overview of adaptive outdoor activities the nonprofit offers to blind and visually impaired participantsAn overview of his team and volunteersThe types of adaptive events the nonprofit holds and how they are accessible to blind and visually impaired participantsAn overview of the Accessible Aiming Project he and his team are working on with Georgia TechStories of how participants have benefited from being involved in these programsHis future goals with the organizationHow people can learn more about the nonprofit and get involvedLearn more about Guiding Eyes Outdoors at https://www.guidingeyesoutdoors.org/. Follow the nonprofit on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/guidingeyesoutdoors, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/guidingeyesoutdoors/, and TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@guidingeyesoutdoors.
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In Episode 100 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, host Greg Lindberg celebrates this milestone episode by having the interviewing tables turned on him. Michael Stone, a blind endurance athlete, skier, biathlete, and author who appeared on Episodes 62 and 63 of the podcast, takes the reigns as guest host. During the conversation, Lindberg discussed:- His visual impairment- His childhood, education, and professional career- How he got into playing adaptive sports, specifically beep baseball- What inspired him to launch the Eyes Free Sports podcast in 2019- A recent athletic injury he sustained and how it has impacted him- His musical interests- His biggest supporters as a podcaster
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In Episode 99 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, our guest is Melchion Wee-Ellis. The beep baseball player and adaptive athlete from Long Island, NY spoke about:
Where he was born, grew up, and his unique family heritageHis education and sports he played as a youngsterHis visual impairment and how his vision has changed over timeHis adjustment to sight lossHow he got into adaptive sports for the blind, specifically beep baseballHis beep baseball career playing for the Long Island Bombers and Atlanta Chaos of the National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA)How he got into running with the Long Island chapter of Achilles InternationalThe numerous sports injuries he has sustained and how he has overcome themHis guide dog from Guiding Eyes for the BlindContact Melchion at [email protected].
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In Episode 98 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we chat about audio darts with two guests - Sam Jasmine of Plymouth, MN and Rich Koppenjan of St. Augustine, FL. The two discussed
Where they are from and their eye conditionsThe history of audio darts in the United StatesHow they got into playing audio dartsHow audio darts works and the audio dartboard Sam and her team developedLeagues and tournaments for audio darts around the countryOther sports for the blind they have competed inTo learn more about audio darts for the blind or to purchase an audio dartboard, contact Sam Jasmine at [email protected] or by phone at 763-383-0077.
- Visa fler