The Blind Chick Embracing Adaptive Sports and Changing Paths
Feb 22, 2024
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The Blind Chick Podcast: Conversation with Emily Shavers
In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts converse with Emilee Schevers who talks about her experiences as a visually impaired individual. Emily discusses her engagement with goalball, an adaptive sport for visually impaired individuals, and her passion for advocacy and inclusivity in the Miss Personality Eastern Canada pageant. Additionally, she shares her experiences working in a camp that accommodates visually impaired individuals. Emilee emphasizes the impact of trying new things and boosts confidence in individuals facing similar situations.
00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast
00:58 A Glimpse into the Hosts' Lives and Their New Year Resolutions
01:25 Guest Introduction: Emily Shavers, the Goalball Enthusiast
02:57 Getting to Know Emily: Her Heroes, Theme Song, and Vision Loss
04:49 Unique Experience with Color Vision
10:15 Journey into Goalball
12:55 Experience in Pageantry and the Birth of Personality Pageant
17:38 Love for Camp and Her Role as a Camp Coordinator
20:10 Takeaway Message and Final Thoughts
22:04 Advocacy Work and Her Social Media Platform, Tru Faces
Thank you for listening to this episode of the blind chick. We hope you have an amazing week if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please leave us a message at feedback@aftersight.org or give us a call if you have a question for one of our hosts at 720-712-8856.
In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts converse with Emilee Schevers who talks about her experiences as a visually impaired individual. Emily discusses her engagement with goalball, an adaptive sport for visually impaired individuals, and her passion for advocacy and inclusivity in the Miss Personality Eastern Canada pageant. Additionally, she shares her experiences working in a camp that accommodates visually impaired individuals. Emilee emphasizes the impact of trying new things and boosts confidence in individuals facing similar situations.
00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast
00:58 A Glimpse into the Hosts' Lives and Their New Year Resolutions
01:25 Guest Introduction: Emily Shavers, the Goalball Enthusiast
02:57 Getting to Know Emily: Her Heroes, Theme Song, and Vision Loss
04:49 Unique Experience with Color Vision
10:15 Journey into Goalball
12:55 Experience in Pageantry and the Birth of Personality Pageant
17:38 Love for Camp and Her Role as a Camp Coordinator
20:10 Takeaway Message and Final Thoughts
22:04 Advocacy Work and Her Social Media Platform, Tru Faces
Thank you for listening to this episode of the blind chick. We hope you have an amazing week if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please leave us a message at feedback@aftersight.org or give us a call if you have a question for one of our hosts at 720-712-8856.