Episode #2 – Part 2: Accommodations for Low Vision Students & Goalball for All
Show Notes: This episode of the Water Prairie Chronicles is being posted in 2 parts so be sure to listen to both sections. Emily speaks with Tonya about what it was like growing up with albinism, high myopia and nystagmus. She gives some great advice to parents who have children with low vision and includes the accommodations she has found to be the most helpful to her in school and in college. Emily played goalball, a Paralympic sport, as part of a local recreational group when she was younger, and she speaks about getting a program started at her college. Listen to her description of this fun way to help connect the low vision and blind community with the sighted community in a sport that everyone can be a part of. Emily’s Instagram: @oemilygrace Emily's website: emilysoriginals.com Goalball Information: waterprairie.com/shopping Music Used: “Your Intro” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie
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Show Notes:
This episode of the Water Prairie Chronicles is being posted in 2 parts so be sure to listen to both sections.
If you missed it, you can listen to Episode #2 – Part 1 HERE.
Emily speaks with Tonya about what it was like growing up with albinism, high myopia and nystagmus. She gives some great advice to parents who have children with low vision and includes the accommodations she has found to be the most helpful to her in school and in college.
Emily played goalball, a Paralympic sport, as part of a local recreational group when she was younger, and she speaks about getting a program started at her college. Listen to her description of this fun way to help connect the low vision and blind community with the sighted community in a sport that everyone can be a part of.
Emily’s Instagram: @oemilygrace
Emily’s website: EmilysOriginals.com
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Article on How to Play Goalball with video links:
Goalball Supplies:
- Goalball:
- Blackout goggles:
- Knee pads: https://amzn.to/3GpuUdf
- Elbow pads (optional): https://amzn.to/3LwpLEg
- 3mm string: https://amzn.to/3gszVqY
- Floor tape: (test on sample spot before marking the court) https://amzn.to/3HwIeOu
Music Used: “Your Intro” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie
Support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie
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Thank you so much Emily for being open about your life and experiences. You are a delight and I look forward to hearing about what you will be doing after college! Your honesty and vulnerability give us a wonderful perspective.
Hi Laura! Thank you for your kind comment! I, too, appreciate Emily’s willingness to be open about her life and her experiences. I know her story will help to encourage the next generation of children growing up with low vision, and I’m hoping we’ll get an update about the goalball program at her college!