Who Said You Needed Sight to Play Sports?

Published on October 29, 2025

10/24/24

The Blind Chick Podcast
Join hosts Penn and Moses Street as they tackle misconceptions about blindness and share personal, humorous stories in this episode of The Blind Chick. They’re joined by Chelsea Elder from Adaptive Adventures, who highlights the life-changing impact of adaptive sports programs. Chelsea shares how her organization provides outdoor recreation opportunities across the country for people with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers. From kayaking to Dragon Boat racing, this episode shows that blindness is just the beginning of the adventure.

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