Episode
Fear Less - Do More! Envision Blind Sports Is Here!
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- Blind Abilities
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- Feb 23, 2026
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- 1265
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Summary
Envision Blind Sports is expanding to Minnesota—and that means more chances for blind and low vision youth to move, compete, and discover what they're 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, Envision focuses on exposure—helping 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's possible. Fear less. Do more. Related Links: EnvisionBlindsports.org Email Ricky Ties 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 [email protected] or call Shane at 651-385-5205. Thanks for listening! Full Transcript