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In this episode, Paula Kissinger is back for part 2 as she talks with Penn and Moses Street. They discuss their experiences with adaptive sports, including swimming, hiking, and working on a cattle ranch. They share tips for swimming in the ocean and hiking with a visual impairment. They also talk about how participating in sports has impacted their lives and provided them with valuable life skills. The episode concludes with a discussion on finding resources and services for adaptive sports.
Takeaways
There are adaptive ways to participate in various sports, such as swimming and hiking, even with a visual impairment.
Participating in sports can teach valuable life skills, such as perseverance and the ability to overcome challenges.
Sports can have a positive impact on career choices and relationships.
It is important for parents to allow their children with disabilities to experience struggles and learn independence.
There are many resources and services available for adaptive sports, and getting involved in a program can be a great experience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Various Sports and Magic Tricks
01:48 Swimming and Echolocation
06:28 Swimming in the Ocean
09:44 Hiking with a Visual Impairment
12:37 Impact of Sports on Career and Relationships
18:50 Working on a Cattle Ranch
21:11 Takeaway: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Independence
21:39 Takeaway: Adaptive Sports for Everyone
22:06 Finding Resources and Services for Adaptive Sports25:23 Conclusion