In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into an inspiring conversation with Evan Schwabrock, who opens up about his journey of adapting to vision loss from Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. Evan shares the real challenges he’s faced—both personally and from societal misconceptions about blindness—and how he’s pushed through to prove his capabilities. He also talks about his passion for fitness and empowerment through his initiative, Kane and Able Fitness, which is dedicated to helping the visually impaired community reach their fitness goals. You can learn more about his work at KaneAndAbleFitness.com.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Aftersight at (720) 712-8856 or email feedback@aftersight.org. Tune in to hear how physical fitness can fuel personal growth and help overcome life's obstacles.
Takeaways
Blindness can be an adventure if we embrace it.
Vision loss is only a barrier if we let it be.
Adapting to vision loss requires determination and support.
Societal perceptions often underestimate the capabilities of the blind.
Fitness can empower individuals with visual impairments.
Kane and Able Fitness aims to provide accessible fitness resources.
Overcoming challenges in fitness can translate to life skills.
Movement should be enjoyable, not a punishment.
Personal growth often starts with physical fitness.
Everyone deserves to feel confident and capable, regardless of disability.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Blindness
02:25 Evan's Diagnosis and Initial Challenges
07:33 Adapting to Vision Loss and Independent Living
12:09 Overcoming Societal Doubts and Misconceptions
17:00 Kane and Able Fitness: Empowering the Visually Impaired
23:00 The Broader Impact of Fitness on Life Goals