Blind Sports and Activities with Ethan Johnston
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Summary In this episode, host Kim Wardlow interviews Ethan Johnson, a co-host of Game Changers and a skilled player in Beatball. They discuss adaptive sports and the benefits they provide for individuals with vision loss. Ethan shares his personal story of losing his vision and how adaptive sports have played a therapeutic role in his life. They also talk about the importance of advocacy and finding accessible sports facilities. The conversation concludes with a discussion about inclusive social activities and the importance of communication and inclusivity. Takeaways Adaptive sports provide physical, mental, and social benefits for individuals with vision loss. Advocacy is important in finding accessible sports facilities and equipment. Inclusive social activities can be adapted to accommodate individuals with different levels of vision loss. Communication and inclusivity are key in making sports and social activities accessible for everyone. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Accessible Activities 05:37 Ethan's Personal Story and Journey with Vision Loss 11:10 Benefits of Adaptive Sports 15:22 Finding Adaptive Sports and Facilities 17:12 Inclusive Social Activities 22:35 Advocating for Accessibility in Sports Facilities 25:55 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Thank you for listening to this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss if you have any questions for Kim or any of our other host, please email us at [email protected] or we can give us a phone call at 720-712-8856 thanks and have a great week!
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