The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 49 - Visiting w/Athletic Couple Ricky & Christy Jones of STRIVE4You

<p>In Episode 49 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Ricky and Christy Jones of STRIVE4You, a nonprofit providing a variety of adaptive sports programs for the blind and visually impaired. They discussed:</p> <ul><li>Their personal and professional backgrounds</li> <li>Their visual impairments</li> <li>How Ricky became involved with the Tennessee Association of Blind Athletes, a chapter of the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA</li> <li>What it’s like being blind parents and some funny stories</li> <li>Their two guide dogs and how they get along in the same household</li> <li>What inspired them to launch STRIVE4You</li> <li>The programs and services they offer through STRIVE4You</li> <li>How adaptive sports have impacted their lives and the lives of others around them</li> </ul> <p>Learn more about STRIVE4You and how to get involved in its many adaptive sports opportunities at <a href='http://strive4you.org'>http://strive4you.org</a>.</p>