The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 35 - A Chat with Marathoner Abigail Shaw

In Episode 35 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with blind long distance runner and marathoner Abigail Shaw. She talked about:

• Her diagnosis of a visual impairment at age four
• Attending Appalachian State University to earn a bachelor’s in music and audio production and Fordham University for a Master of Social Work
• Her guide dog from the Running Guides program at Guiding Eyes for the Blind and a special harness to make running with her dog more efficient
• How she got involved in running with Achilles International, an organization that helps engage people with disabilities in running and other recreational activities
• The half-marathons, marathons, and triathlons she has competed in
• What she enjoys most about running and how accepting the running community is for people of diverse abilities
• Her job with Learning Ally, an organization providing audiobooks and mentoring to students who are visually impaired, dyslexic, or have other challenges
• Her advocacy work on the Advisory Committee on Transit Accessibility through the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York

 

Learn more about Achilles International at http://www.achillesinternational.org. Learn more about Learning Ally at http://learningally.org.