{"id":9401,"date":"2026-02-22T15:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T21:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9401"},"modified":"2026-02-22T20:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T02:22:19","slug":"9401","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9401","title":{"rendered":"Fear Less &#8211; Do More! Envision Blind Sports Is Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_8290\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9401-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/EnvisionBlindSportsSSB.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/EnvisionBlindSportsSSB.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/EnvisionBlindSportsSSB.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.envisionblindsports.org\/\">Envision Blind Sports<\/a>&nbsp;is expanding to Minnesota\u2014and that means more chances for blind and low vision youth to move, compete, and discover what they\u2019re capable of. In this episode, Jeff talks with Minnesota Regional Manager Ricky Ties and Program Director Jillian Stringfellow about how adaptive sports build confidence, independence, and real community. From wrestling, goalball, and beep baseball to kayaking, swimming, and a jam-packed summer camp with 25+ adaptive sports,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.envisionblindsports.org\/\">Envision<\/a>&nbsp;focuses on exposure\u2014helping kids find something they love and carry that confidence back into school and life. Ricky shares how sports helped him grow as a visually impaired athlete on the world stage, while Jillian highlights how families, volunteers, and local partners make these opportunities possible. The message is simple and powerful: get out of your comfort zone, try something new, and discover what\u2019s possible. Fear less. Do more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.envisionblindsports.org\/\"><strong>EnvisionBlindsports.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:RTies@EnvisionBlindSports.org?subject=Inquiry%20about%20EBS%20from%20the%20BA%20Podcast!\"><strong>Email Ricky Ties<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:shane.desantis@state.mn.us\">shane.desantis@state.mn.us<\/a>&nbsp;or call Shane at&nbsp;651-385-5205.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?page_id=9397\">Full Transcript<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_8292\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9401-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/EnvisionBlindSportsSSB.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/EnvisionBlindSportsSSB.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/EnvisionBlindSportsSSB.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/EnvisionBlindSportsSSB.mp3 Podcast Summary: Envision Blind Sports&nbsp;is expanding to Minnesota\u2014and that means more chances for blind and low vision youth to move, compete, and discover what they\u2019re capable of. In this episode, Jeff talks with Minnesota Regional Manager Ricky Ties and Program Director Jillian Stringfellow about how adaptive sports build confidence, independence, and real community. 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