The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 48 – Tom Fisher of the North American Association of Blind Sportsmen (NAABS)

In Episode 48 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, our guest is Tom Fisher of the North American Association of Blind Sportsmen (NAABS). Fisher discussed:

• Growing up in the Pacific Northwest
• A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at a very young age
• How he went blind and what the process of losing his vision was like for him emotionally
• How he got involved in the North American Association of Blind Sportsmen (NAABS)
• The adaptive outdoor programs and events NAABS offers
• The “Adaptive Pursuits” TV show which has highlighted NAABS and several blind and visually impaired individuals
• Why he says getting into sports and recreation saved his life

Learn more about the North American Association of Blind Sportsmen (NAABS) at http://www.naabs.org. Contact the organization at info@naabs.org.