I Now Pronounce You...Blind
LightNews LightNews
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
I Now Pronounce You...Blind
@dyerksyoung.bsky.social
6 followers 4 following 13 posts
I'm legally blind, but I don't allow that to define me. Visit my website: www.inowpronounceyou-blind.org. Discover my story and my commitment to the visually impaired community.
Posts Replies Media Videos
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
I've always been able to laugh at myself. At least in public. I try to find humor in everything, which nowadays can be hard. I decided my website was too serious. So I created a page "Eye Didn't See That Coming! Funny and Fascinating Vision Facts."
February 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
I'm back in college!! Unfortunately, it's taking away time from SoCal Adaptive Sports. I'm not sure if I'm more devoted to my studies now than I was in high school, or it's because I'm old!!
February 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
SoCal Adaptive Sports and Friends of the Desert Mountains hiked Randall Henderson Trail.
The hikers. Myself with the white cane (I use it for my trekking pole), my guide dog in front of me and Ian (front right) SoCal Adaptive Sports member, his dad next to him & Friends of the Desert Mountains behind us. This was a slight incline. My guide dog in front guiding me while the person behind me gave me excellent verbal descriptions of where to step and what was around my feet. Not all paths are this small. Some are smaller, and I had to drop my dogs harness while holding onto his leash. My guide dog with his dreaded halti on. I put it on him in new places we walk or hike to keep his head up and not sniff the ground. Especially with what wild animals may leave behind.
January 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
Pickleball at Pickledbar in Palm Desert with SoCal Adaptive Sports.
Our players and coaches. Don't let anyone tell you people with different abilities can't play sports. Depending on how many players we have, we usually take up 2 courts. Different abilities and different ages. It doesn't matter. Being included and having fun does. There are several pickleballs being hit at the same time. It can be confusing, but the players find a way and a ball.
January 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
Monday evenings are my favorite with SoCal Adaptive Sports Archers at Robin Hood Archery and Games in Indio.
This particular night especially. Instead of aiming for a bullseye, they had a "wolf" target.
The coach is not only skilled in archery, but giving lessons to people with various abilities. Our 2 Archers (center and right) looking over their hit. 2 of the arrows were right behind the front leg...a perfect kill. The 2 orange dots amongst the ferns are the feathers of the arrows. Great shooting!
January 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
SoCal Adaptive Sports at Boys and Girls Club Yucca Valley with Desert Arc members.
EveryBODY has abilities.
December 10, 2024 at 3:28 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
SoCal Adaptive Sports partners with Alzheimers CV. Adults living with cognitive disabilities need to feel included and remembered.
SoCal Adaptive Sports Coach Andrew Young is giving instructions to adults with different cognitive abilities at Alzheimers CV. Boccia. Sometimes, you need to give and receive love and attention. My guide dog, Ivan, is always ready for both. It is such a pleasure working with SoCal Adaptive Sports and partnering with Alzheimers CV.
December 10, 2024 at 3:25 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
SoCal Adaptive Sports and members of Desert Arc at Boys and Girls Club Yucca Valley. They're always ready for a good time. Boccia (smaller balls than Bocci). Sitting at a distance can be a challenge for some, but they try.
December 10, 2024 at 3:17 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
To see the happy faces of people with various abilities participating in bowling brings great joy to me as an Adaptive Sports Coach for SoCal Adaptive Sports.
November 29, 2024 at 4:18 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
Coachella Valley has many easy accessible hiking trails.
SoCal Adaptive Sports has partnered with Friends of the Desert Mountains to enjoy what our desert trails have to offer.
Friends of the Desert Mountains teach about the area history, plants, wildlife, and even the rocks and boulders.
Guide dogs are allowed on all trails while pet dogs may not be. Group picture of hikers of all abilities with SoCal Adaptive Sports and Friends of the Desert Mountains.
November 20, 2024 at 3:26 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
Archery helps with balance, dexterity, and posture.
Even for the visually impaired. With a sighted coach with SoCal Adaptive Sports giving verbal directions and positioning (as well as practice), visually impaired archers can hit bullseyes.
A visually impaired person with Retinitis Pigmentosa aiming towards the target. Look at how close these arrows landed together and almost a bullseye. With practice and guidance from a sighted coach, groupings like these arrows are possible for the visually impaired archers.
November 20, 2024 at 3:14 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
Ever wonder what sports people with disabilities can play? Any sport they want ... with SoCal Adaptive Sports.
Here, they're bowling at Fantasy Springs Resorts Lanes in Indio, California.
Technique doesn't matter. Having fun and being accepted does.
This bowling ramp is used for bowlers with different impairments. In this picture, the bowler is completely visually impaired and has cerebral palsy. A coach places the ramp and aims it for the bowler. All he has to do is push. Our bowlers along with an Adaptive Sports Coach Andrew Young (far left).
November 20, 2024 at 2:57 AM
dyerksyoung.bsky.social
To be able to coach people with disAbilities while I myself am legally blind to help them feel included, seen, and welcomed with SoCal Adaptive Sports in California brings me great happiness and comfort.
November 19, 2024 at 8:34 PM