According to the Optical Delusion Podcast, Thea Loekeboe is a visually impaired competitive swimmer. Thea is from Norway. She came to America to study at the University of Arizona in Tucson. And Thea is participating in para swimming with the University’s Adaptive Athletics Program. She joins us to talk about her swimming pursuits and educational … Read more
KGUN-TV recently reported on Chirs Desborough’s accomplishments as a blind person. Chris has retinitis pigmentosa. And Chris is currently the Deputy Chief of Staff for Paul Cunningham. Paul is the Council Member for Ward Two in Tucson, Arizona. Chris will talk about his blindness and work as Deputy Chief. More info related to this week’s … Read more
Golf Magazine is talking about Tyler Cashman. He is an aspiring visually impaired golfer from New Jersey. Tyler is here to talk about golf and how his relatives inspired him to play the sport. More info related to this week’s show: Golf Magazine article on Tyler Cashman- https://golf.com/news/blind-golfer-competing-at-u-s-adaptive/?srsltid=AfmBOopQljG9UpNpd2NUMm0xOpp79MuXF7sTWVdIze0yclvFtZMmP_89 Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the … Read more
Retinal Implant– August 21st, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a Stanford University scientist and ophthalmologist has invented a prosthetic retinal implant. The implant is the first to improve vision in older adults with a common form of blindness. The implant’s inventor is Dr. Daniel … Read more
The Austin FC, or Football Club Soccer Team, Soccer Assist, 4ATX Foundation, and PSCI have teamed up with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. They’re building the first blind soccer pitch in Texas. To talk about the new pitch is Soccer Assist Founder Dr. Aaron Rochlen and 4ATX Foundation Executive Director Kaitlin … Read more
KOLD-TV reports that a new school for the blind is coming to downtown Tucson, Arizona. It is called the Tucson School for the Blind. Here to talk about the school are Araceli (Nani) Peach, her father Derrall, and School Director Kate Scally. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: KOLD-TV story on … Read more
CBS Minnesota reports that Twin Cities Blind Sailing is making sailing dreams come true for the blind and visually impaired living in the Minneapolis area. Twin Cities Blind Sailing founder Katy Boyd is here to talk about her sailing pursuit. More info related to this week’s show: Twin Cities Blind Sailing- https://twincitiesblindsailing.org Ways to Connect to … Read more
We’re talking with one outstanding blind woman. She’s worn multiple hats and achieved a lot. She is a teacher, writer, athlete, motivational speaker, and recipient of the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award. And Kathy is here to talk about her great life. More info related to this week’s show: Kathy Nimmer’s website- https://kathynimmer.com Ways to Connect … Read more
Waymo is bringing their self-driving cars to Washington, DC. The National Council on Independent Living is celebrating the important moment. The organization says that it’s a significant opportunity in advancing accessible transportation for all people with disabilities. The Council’s Executive Director, Theo Braddy, is here to explain how Waymo will help the blind and visually … Read more
We’re welcoming Dan Kysor back to the program. You may remember when I interviewed Dan on a previous episode back in the early 2010’s. Dan’s here to talk about a brand-new book he just wrote and published. The book covers the diverse landscape of accessible fitness and leisure for the blind and visually impaired. For … Read more