Out of Sight Dragons Podcast Brian Yourish

Spring has arrived. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom. And the Out of Sight Dragons are back paddling on the water for their first practice of the year. Listen in as the blind and visually impaired teammates on this unique team reconnect after the winter and paddle on the water in Washington, D.C.

Eighty-year-old Maybelle Kagy, the sighted co-founder of the Out of Sight Dragons, speaks about her efforts to create the team; her background as a teacher; her interest in music; and her other volunteer work with children. Please also give a listen to the Punishers Wheelchair Basketball Podcast about a wheelchair basketball team in Washington, D.C.

Sarah Presley speaks about growing up in Georgia; her work as a statistician at the U.S. Census Bureau; her time in the Peace Corps in the mid-90s; her new career in rehabilitation counseling; and her love of dragon boating. Please also give a listen to the Punishers Wheelchair Basketball Podcast about a wheelchair basketball team in Washington, D.C.

Dorlyn Catron speaks about her desire to become an advocate for type 1 diabetics after losing her vision four years ago because of the disease. Dorlyn also talks about learning to navigate life without sight; how she takes care of her type 1 diabetes today; and her numerous other physical activities, including dragon boating. Please also give a listen to the Punishers Wheelchair Basketball Podcast about a wheelchair basketball team in Washington, D.C.

Seventy-three-year-old Ginny Finch speaks about her experiences on the team, how she uses the subway system in Washington, D.C. to move around the city, and her numerous other activities. Please also give a listen to the Punishers Wheelchair Basketball Podcast about a wheelchair basketball team in Washington, D.C.

Andrew Tompkins speaks about his musical interests, describes his athletic experiences, and talks about his volunteer work helping blind and visually impaired individuals learn how to use a computer. Please also give a listen to the Punishers Wheelchair Basketball Podcast about a wheelchair basketball team in Washington, D.C.