Thriving with Vision Loss

eleVIVO

Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series. Real conversations with people building meaningful lives with blindness and low vision, and with those who walk alongside them. Guests share what they faced, what helped, and how they built lives that are full and meaningful. eleVIVO helps people navigating vision loss find practical information, professional support, research, and local resources. eleVIVO — elevating lives, restoring hope. Free six-month trial: elevivo.com/#/freetrial If you would like to be interviewed contact michelleb@elevivo.com

  1. Oct 9

    You Seem So Normal | JB Lawrence on Vision Loss, Diabetes, and Refusing to Disappear

    He lost his vision. Found out he was diabetic. Got married. Is raising a family. Still working. Then kidney failure. A kidney transplant. Then his sister died. Then his dad. Then his mom. And it was only after all of that — that he finally got the training he needed all along. The top half of the cover art is a photo of JB Lawrence smiling with his head leaned against his dog — a shaggy black-and-white dog with one blue eye and one brown eye. JB has short hair and a trimmed beard and wears a black tank top; the two are sitting together on a carpeted staircase. The bottom half is solid eleVIVO teal with bold black text reading “You Seem So Normal,” and the eleVIVO logo in a white circle in the bottom right corner. In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with JB Lawrence, a TikTok and Instagram creator behind #blindtalk, where he has built a loyal following in the blind and low vision community by showing up as exactly who he is. His story is as frank as it is uplifting. JB lost his vision at the end of 2017, and in the middle of everything else, received a diabetes diagnosis he never saw coming. He got married, is raising a family, and kept working through kidney failure, a transplant, and the deaths of his sister, his father, and his mother — without ever really having space to grieve. He had no formal training for years — not because he didn’t eventually try to get it, but because when he did, waitlists stood in the way. For a long time, what he was doing wasn’t working and he was isolating. When he finally got orientation and mobility training, it changed things. And he’ll tell you directly: asking for help sooner would have changed even more. What comes through in this conversation is not performed resilience. JB is genuinely upbeat, surprisingly funny, and completely honest about the hard parts — because he believes you can’t have good days without bad ones, and that every story, including yours, is worth telling. In this episode, you will learn: • What the first months after vision loss really look like when you have no formal support • How a surprise diabetes diagnosis landed at the same time as vision loss • Why isolation is one of the most common and least talked about realities of vision loss • What waitlists for orientation and mobility training cost people who are finally ready to ask for help • What JB wishes someone had told him in 2017 Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom from people building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them. If you or someone you care about is navigating vision loss, learn more about eleVIVO at the link below. https://elevivo.com MORE FROM JB LAWRENCE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizzyDaKid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizzydakid TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizzydakid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBLawrence801 ACCESSIBILITY NOTE Special thanks to Scott Joffre (The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker MUSIC CREDIT AND THANK YOU Ending music: “Circles” by Classless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series — choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (shared with permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice.

    You Seem So Normal | JB Lawrence on Vision Loss, Diabetes, and Refusing to Disappear

  2. Oct 2

    Adventure Doesn't Stop | Jeff Skoglund — eleVIVO

    What happens when vision loss doesn't arrive all at once, but slowly reshapes how you work, move, and engage with the world around you? Cover Art Description: The cover art has a teal background on the left side with bold black text reading "Adventure Doesn't Stop." Below the text is the eleVIVO logo in a white circle with a teal border, with small colored dots above the eleVIVO wordmark. On the right side is a photo of Jeff Skoglund kneeling outdoors next to his guide dog, Natty, a black Labrador wearing a gray guide dog harness. Jeff has short gray hair and is wearing a heather gray t-shirt. The setting is a wood-chip covered outdoor area with a tree, a chain-link fence, and a building and parked cars visible in the background. In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with Jeff Skoglund, creator of the Blind Outdoorsman YouTube channel. Jeff lives in Minnesota near Minneapolis but spends much of his time in International Falls, where the outdoors has always been part of who he is. He shares how gradual vision loss reshaped his daily life, and how he rebuilt around health, wellness, independence, love, and adventure. Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom from people building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. We begin each episode with a brief audio description to ensure blind and low-vision listeners can fully share the experience. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, you will learn: What it's like when vision loss comes on gradually, and how Jeff noticed and adapted to the changes How he navigated serious personal setbacks and rebuilt his life from the ground up Why he launched the Blind Outdoorsman channel and what it's really about What life with guide dog Natty looks like day to day, including the funny and surprising parts How curiosity, from aquariums to kombucha to polar bear plunges, keeps him thriving How AI and technology have changed the way he navigates vision loss What he wants healthcare providers, blindness services, and policymakers to truly understand His message to anyone newly blind and feeling overwhelmed What part of Jeff's story resonated with you? Share your thoughts with us. If this conversation inspires you and you would like to share your story, email michelleb@elevivo.com. Support and Resources If you or someone you care about is navigating vision loss, learn more about eleVIVO at the link below. More from Jeff Skoglund Blind Outdoorsman YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Blindoutdoorsman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindoutdoorsman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574843205853 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindoutdoorsman Accessibility Note Special thanks to Scott Joffre (The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker Music Credit and Thank You Ending music: "Circles" by Classless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series, choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (shared with permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice.

    Adventure Doesn't Stop | Jeff Skoglund — eleVIVO

  3. Sep 25

    So What I Can't! - L.A. Williams on Blind Ambition, Finance, and Building the Life You Want

    Blind since age three. Built a career in finance. Became a VP. Wrote the book on it. COVER ART DESCRIPTION L.A. Williams smiles warmly at the camera, standing outdoors in front of a blurred brick apartment building. He is bald with a short gray beard, and wears a dark blazer over a dark button-up shirt. Below the photo, bold black text on a bright teal background reads "So What I Can't." In the bottom right corner, two round logos are stacked: eleVIVO on top, and Beyond the Banquet. In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with L.A. Williams - known as The Blind Master - VP of Dealer Synergy, creator of the VIE Method, and author of So What I Can't! The Guide to Winning in the Face of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. L.A. grew up in North Philadelphia and went on to build a powerful career in finance, entrepreneurship, and sales leadership. He is the creator of Vision Banquet, a platform dedicated to helping ambitious people turn vision into influence, execution, and wealth. Alongside his wife Naimah, he co-hosts the Vision Banquet Podcast: A Feast of Tips for a Richer Life. In this episode, you will hear: • What it was like growing up blind in North Philadelphia without a roadmap • How L.A. built credibility in finance and automotive consulting - industries not built for him • The VIE Method: Vision, Influence, Execution - where it came from and how to use it • What the So What I Can't! philosophy actually looks like in daily life with vision loss • What organizations and employers still get wrong about blind people and ambition • What he wants someone newly blind or feeling stuck to hear right now Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom from people building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. We begin each episode with a brief visual description to ensure blind and low-vision viewers can fully share the experience. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them. Learn more about eleVIVO: https://elevivo.com MORE FROM L.A. WILLIAMS So What I Can't! - The Guide to Winning in the Face of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt: https://www.amazon.com/What-Guide-Winning-Uncertainty-Doubt/dp/B0DTDTP3YX Success Banquet Podcast (with Naimah): Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Libsyn Vision Banquet Live - Saturdays at 8:33 PM: https://www.facebook.com/groups/visionbanquet/ Dealer Synergy: https://dealersynergy.com/l-a-williams/ Beyond the Banquet Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-role-does-pain-play-in-your-story/id1896925211?i=1000773740630 ACCESSIBILITY NOTE Special thanks to Scott Joffre (The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker MUSIC CREDIT AND THANK YOU Ending music: "Circles" by Classless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series - choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (shared with permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice

    So What I Can't! - L.A. Williams on Blind Ambition, Finance, and Building the Life You Want

  4. Sep 18

    Trained by the Best. He Trained the IRS. | Paul Hunt | eleVIVO

    Blind since birth. IRS career. Trained by ATI. He never stopped teaching. In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with Paul Hunt, a graduate of the Access Technology Institute (ATI), former member of the Rehabilitation Council of Texas, and a professional who spent years training IRS employees and federal agency staff on accessibility and assistive technology. Paul shares his personal journey with vision loss, how ATI changed the trajectory of his life, and what he learned working inside large federal systems — including what still needs to change. Cover Art Description The cover art shows Paul Hunt in profile, smiling with his eyes gently closed, seated indoors against a warm tan wall with wood trim. He wears a white pinstriped dress shirt and black suspenders. Across the bottom third of the image, bold black text on a bright teal background reads: Trained by the Best. He Trained the IRS. The eleVIVO logo appears in a white circle with a teal border in the bottom right corner. Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom from people building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. We begin each episode with a brief audio description to ensure blind and low-vision listeners can fully share the experience. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, you will learn: ● How vision loss shaped Paul's path and what it felt like to discover real support ● What the Access Technology Institute does and who it is designed to serve ● How assistive technology prepared Paul for professional success ● What it was like to train IRS employees and federal agency staff on accessibility ● What the Rehabilitation Council of Texas does and where systems still fall short ● What Paul would change about accessibility in government if he could ● What makes Paul's heart sing — and what he wants people navigating vision loss to know What part of Paul's story resonated with you? Share your thoughts with us. If this conversation inspires you and you would like to share your story, email michelleb@elevivo.com. Support and Resources If you or someone you care about is navigating vision loss, learn more about eleVIVO at the link below. https://elevivo.com More from Paul Hunt and ATI Access Technology Institute (ATI): https://www.blind.training/ Rehabilitation Council of Texas: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/health-human-services/rehabilitation-council-of-texas Accessibility Note Special thanks to Scott Joffre (The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker Music Credit and Thank You Ending music: "Circles" by Classless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series, choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (shared with permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice.

    Trained by the Best. He Trained the IRS. | Paul Hunt | eleVIVO

  5. Sep 11

    Accessible Travel Without Limits | Linsay Lusyne | eleVIVO

    What does accessible travel really look like when sight isn’t part of the plan? In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with Linsay Lusyne, an accessible travel guide and advocate for independent travel experiences for blind and low-vision individuals. Linsay shares how she began guiding blind and low-vision travelers and what she’s learned about fear, confidence, and independence along the way. She talks honestly about common worries people have before traveling, how training and preparation help ease those concerns, and why meaningful travel is about far more than what you see. Through real stories and practical insight, Linsay shows what’s possible when access and adventure go hand in hand. Cover Art Description: The cover art shows a group of seven travelers posing together outside a shop with a red-and-black striped awning, a black-canopied rickshaw visible behind them. Two of the travelers hold white mobility canes, one with a blue tip. Several people have a fist raised in celebration, and two people in the back are flexing their arms and smiling. The group wears casual travel clothing, including yellow shirts, an orange shirt, and a maroon “Anishinaabe” t-shirt, and one woman wears bright green rain boots. Bold white text across the top of the image reads: Travel without sight. The eleVIVO logo appears in a white circle with a teal border in the bottom right corner. Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom from people building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. We begin each episode with a brief audio description to ensure blind and low-vision listeners can fully share the experience. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, you will learn: • How Linsay began guiding blind and low-vision travelers • Common misconceptions about blind and low-vision people traveling • The most frequent worries people have before a trip — and how to address them • What makes travel meaningful when sight isn’t the focus • What independent travel really looks like in practice • Group sizes, expectations, and preparation for accessible trips • Encouragement for anyone who wants to travel but feels unsure or stuck What part of Linsay’s story resonated with you? Share your thoughts with us. If this conversation inspires you and you would like to share your story, email michelleb@elevivo.com. Support and Resources If you or someone you care about is navigating vision loss, learn more about eleVIVO at the link below. https://elevivo.com More from Linsay Lusyne Facebook Group — Vision Loss Travel: https://www.facebook.com/groups/visionlosstravel Instagram — @visionloss.travel: https://www.instagram.com/visionloss.travel Website & Group Trips: https://app.tern.travel/trips/aCUwlNI8y_duPaD6rrXkhQ/landing_page Accessibility Note Special thanks to Scott Joffre (The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker Music Credit and Thank You Ending music: “Circles” by Classless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series, choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (shared with permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice.

    Accessible Travel Without Limits | Linsay Lusyne | eleVIVO

  6. Aug 13

    They Call Him Blind Yoda | Stephen Poirier | eleVIVO

    What happens when frustrationwith an everyday mobility challenge turns into an invention that changes howyou move through the world? In this episode of Thrivingwith Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with Stephen Poirier, founder of SidewaysInnovations, whose own experience with low vision led him to invent the LightSword — a mobility tool designed to help people navigate their environmentswith greater awareness and confidence. Stephen shares how frustration,creativity, and lived experience shaped his approach to accessibility, from thestory behind the invention to the unexpected nickname “Blind Yoda” — and whypractical innovation so often grows directly from the blindness communityitself. Cover Art Description The cover art shows white textin the upper left reading Stephen Poirier, and white text in the upper rightreading Blind Yoda. The eleVIVO logo appears in the lower left corner. StephenPoirier, a man with curly gray hair, wears a brown flat cap and a black T-shirtwith a yellow Star Wars-style design reading “May the Lord Be With You.” Hesmiles at the camera while holding his illuminated Light Sword cane in bothhands, its shaft glowing blue-white with light streaming down toward the floor,against a solid black background. Thriving with Vision Loss is aneleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom frompeople building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. We begin eachepisode with a brief audio description to ensure blind and low-vision listenerscan fully share the experience. eleVIVO supports individuals and familiesnavigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agenciesand nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, youwill learn: ●       Stephen’s personal journey with low vision ●       How the Light Sword was invented and what problem itsolves ●       The story behind the nickname “Blind Yoda” ●       How adaptive technology can grow from lived experience ●       Tools and technology Stephen relies on daily ●       Innovation, creativity, and accessibility design ●       Advice for people newly experiencing vision loss What part of Stephen’s storyresonated with you? Share your thoughts with us. If this conversation inspiresyou and you would like to share your story, email michelleb@elevivo.com. Support and Resources If you or someone you careabout is navigating vision loss, learn more about eleVIVO at the link below. https://elevivo.com More from StephenPoirier & Sideways Innovations Official Website: https://www.sidewaysinnovations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideways_innovations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SidewaysInnovations YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sideways_innovations Accessibility Note Special thanks to Scott Joffre(The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTubeChannel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker Music Credit and ThankYou Ending music: “Circles” byClassless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends inClassless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving withVision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heartof this series, choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your wayto happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (sharedwith permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflectspersonal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice.

    They Call Him Blind Yoda | Stephen Poirier | eleVIVO

  7. Jul 10

    She Lost Her Sight. Not Her Art. | Lena Regina Smith | eleVIVO

    What happens when an artist begins to lose her sight, but not her creativity? In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with Lena Regina Smith, a multidisciplinary artist based in Northwest Arkansas whose work gained national recognition after she transitioned from photography to tactile, multi-sensory painting following vision loss from Granular Corneal Dystrophy (GCD). Lena shares her journey of artistic reinvention, her experience winning the 2024 National Rare Artist Award, and why accessibility, texture, and community have become central to her practice. Cover Art Description: The cover art shows Lena Regina Smith smiling outdoors, holding two paintbrushes crossed in front of her, one a wide house-style brush and the other a long fine-tipped artist's brush. She wears a colorful paint-splattered top in blue, red, and yellow. Text on the cover reads: Lost her sight. Not her art. With Lena Regina Smith. The eleVIVO logo appears in the lower left corner. Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom from people building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. We begin each episode with a brief audio description to ensure blind and low-vision listeners can fully share the experience. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, you will learn: ● How Granular Corneal Dystrophy affected Lena's vision and identity as an artist ● What it took to reimagine her creative practice after vision loss ● How tactile and multi-sensory art became her medium, not a workaround ● What accessible art means for both artists and audiences ● What galleries, museums, and arts organizations could do better ● How winning the 2024 National Rare Artist Award changed how she sees herself ● What she wants newly vision-impaired artists to know What part of Lena's story resonated with you? Share your thoughts with us. If this conversation inspires you and you would like to share your story, email michelleb@elevivo.com. Support and Resources If you or someone you care about is navigating vision loss, learn more about eleVIVO at the link below. https://elevivo.com More from Lena Regina Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenareginaartist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lenareginaartist/ Portfolio: https://www.cohart.com/lenaregina/profile Email: artistlenaregina@gmail.com Accessibility Note Special thanks to Scott Joffre (The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker Music Credit and Thank You Ending music: "Circles" by Classless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series, choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (shared with permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice. Support and ResourcesMore from Lena Regina SmithAccessibility NoteMusic Credit and Thank You

    She Lost Her Sight. Not Her Art. | Lena Regina Smith | eleVIVO

  8. Jul 7

    Once a Horse Girl, Always a Horse Girl | Nikki Watson - eleVIVO

    Thumbnail Description: A woman in a bright yellow hi-vis jacket and black riding helmet stands on a quiet country road holding a lead rope. A large dark brown and white horse leans its head toward her face. White bold text on the right side reads: "Rides Blind. Won't Stop." In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with Nikki Watson, founder and administrator of the Blind Riders Network, a global Facebook community connecting blind and low-vision equestrians around the world. Nikki lives in Great Britain and has been riding her whole life. Vision loss did not change that. It just changed how she does it. This is also a conversation between two people who share a deep love of horses. Before her work with eleVIVO, Michelle spent more than thirty years as a horseback riding instructor. This episode goes places most interviews about blindness never do, into the feel of a horse beneath you, the trust required to hack out without sight, the grief of stepping away, and the joy of coming back. If you are navigating vision loss and wondering whether the things you love are still available to you, this conversation is your answer. If you work in the blindness field, Nikki's story is a reminder of what is possible when people are given access, community, and the freedom to keep going. Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom from people building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, you will learn: How Nikki has ridden throughout her life with progressive vision loss What it feels like to ride without sight How a guide dog changed her independence Why she stepped away from riding for a time, and what brought her back How the Blind Riders Network started What she wants anyone with vision loss to know about what they fear losing What part of Nikki's story resonated with you? If this conversation inspires you to share your story, email michelleb@elevivo.com Support and Resources If you or someone you care about is navigating vision loss, eleVIVO offers individual subscription options, with pricing details on our website. https://elevivo.com More from Nikki Watson Blind Riders Network (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/354939781898398/ Additional Facebook communities mentioned in this episode: Blind Riders UK (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/737244519723254/ Visually Impaired Equestrians - Guiding Change (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/AssociationVisuallyImpairedEquestrians Accessibility Note Special thanks to Scott Joffre (The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode. The Blind Striker YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstriker Music Credit and Thank You Ending music: "Circles" by Classless Act Used with permission. Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series, choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness. Learn more about Classless Act: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classlessact Live fan performances (shared with permission): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmy This conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice.

    Once a Horse Girl, Always a Horse Girl | Nikki Watson - eleVIVO
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Thriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series. Real conversations with people building meaningful lives with blindness and low vision, and with those who walk alongside them. Guests share what they faced, what helped, and how they built lives that are full and meaningful. eleVIVO helps people navigating vision loss find practical information, professional support, research, and local resources. eleVIVO — elevating lives, restoring hope. Free six-month trial: elevivo.com/#/freetrial If you would like to be interviewed contact michelleb@elevivo.com

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