The Eyes Free Sports Podcast – Ep. 80: Highlighting the American Council of the Blind’s Get Up and Get Moving Campaign with Koni Sims

<p>In Episode 80 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we speak with Koni Sims, a longtime advocate for the blind and visually impaired who now serves as a member of the American Council of the Blind’s board of directors. She is also a member of a new committee developed to oversee ACB’s Get Up and Get Moving campaign. During the conversation, Sims spoke about:</p> <ul><li>Her personal and professional backgrounds</li> <li>Her visual impairment and why it has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for her</li> <li>Her involvement in advocacy work with the American Council of the Blind, as well as its local chapters and affiliates</li> <li>The genesis behind ACB starting the Get Up and Get Moving campaign</li> <li>Why she decided to get involved in this initiative</li> <li>The current members of the committee and their backgrounds</li> <li>What the campaign has done and future goals</li> <li>ACB Community Calls (virtual events held on Zoom) related to this campaign and fitness in general</li> <li>The importance of physical fitness and wellness for the blind and visually impaired</li> <li>How people can learn more and get involved</li> </ul> <p>Check out the ACB Get Up and Get Moving Facebook Group at <a href='https://m.facebook.com/groups/413654223681516/'>https://m.facebook.com/groups/413654223681516/</a>.</p>