In Episode 66 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, our guest is Sensei Devin Fernandez form New York. A visually impaired martial artist who runs a nonprofit providing adaptive sports, Fernandez spoke about:
- Where he was born and grew up
Sports he played as a kidHis education and ultimately getting to run his own small businessA freak accident that happened to him while on the job, temporarily blinding himBeing diagnosed with a visual impairment and his adjustment to vision lossWhat inspired him to get into martial arts and why he decided to teach these practices to the blind and visually impairedThe programs and recreational activities Third Eye Insight, his organization, offersWhy there are so many benefits for people with disabilities to experience sports and recreation, and how the general public benefits from seeing these activities as wellHis guide dog named after a candy brand and how she has benefited his life in so many waysHow people can learn more about his organizationLearn more about Third Eye Insight at http://thirdeyeinsight.org. Contact Devin via email at [email protected] or by phone at 631-445-3464.