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Endeavor to Connect

Endeavor to Connect

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 Our mission is to initiate and foster meaningful connections between members of the blind/visually impaired community and society at large. We aim to connect people with resources, provide a platform to share experiences, and tell stories of resilience and courage. Visual impairment and blindness affect a large percentage of the population in one way or another, and we want to help people learn, adapt, and move forward with their lives. In Endeavor to Connect, we engage in deep, honest conversations with people who have been touched by blindness in various ways. We will speak with people who have found themselves unexpectedly thrust into a new life, to those who work on breaking down the challenges that visual impairment and blindness bring with them, to caregivers with their own perspective on vision loss. We will take you inside the world of doctors, rehabilitation specialists, developers of adaptive technology, advocates for accessibility, and many more. By taking such a diverse approach, we aim to shed light on the many influences that help to create a more inclusive world. Through these conversations, we aim to raise awareness of the challenges people face — but also of what is possible when we manage to break down these barriers. We want to change the public perception of what it means to have a visual impairment, and we want to encourage communities to prioritize accessibility and inclusion. We are convinced that the best way to show people that blindness is a different way of experiencing the world rather than the end of a meaningful life is to give people their own voices, and let them share their own stories and insights.2025 Hygiène et vie saine Maladie et pathologies physiques Sciences sociales
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    • End of Year Gratitude and a Call Forward to 2026

      End of Year Gratitude and a Call Forward to 2026
      Dec 15 2025
      As the year comes to a close, host Steve Baskis shares a brief message of gratitude with the Endeavor to Connect community. This end-of-year episode thanks listeners for their continued support and reflects on the importance of connection and shared stories. Looking ahead to 2026, Steve invites listeners to contribute new ideas, topics, and voices that can help shape the future of the podcast. It's a short holiday-season call to action focused on community, awareness, and growth. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe, share the show, and continue the journey with the Blind Endeavors Foundation into the new year.

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      1 min
    • Staring Into Darkness: Reflections on Blindness and Mental Health

      Staring Into Darkness: Reflections on Blindness and Mental Health
      Oct 15 2025

      In this episode of Endeavor to Connect, host Steve Baskis shares his personal reflections on the connection between blindness and mental health. Drawing from his experience of losing his sight during military service in Iraq, Steve talks about the early challenges of recovery, the feeling of isolation, and the process of learning to adapt. He discusses how blindness affected his independence, relationships, and mindset — and how small steps forward helped him rebuild confidence and find purpose. This conversation offers an honest look at adjustment, awareness, and the importance of movement and mental balance in everyday life.
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      34 min
    • Guided by the River: Team River Runner's Mission with Joe Mornini

      Guided by the River: Team River Runner's Mission with Joe Mornini
      Sep 15 2025

      In this episode of Endeavor to Connect, host Steve Baskis sits down with Joe Mornini, Executive Director of Team River Runner, to explore the power of adaptive paddling for veterans. Joe shares the origins of Team River Runner at Walter Reed in 2004, its growth to 45 chapters nationwide, and the unique "Out of Sight" programs that empower blind and visually impaired veterans to thrive on rivers, lakes, and oceans. Steve reflects on his personal journey—from early struggles with paddling after injury to tackling rivers across the country and even the Grand Canyon—thanks to the skills, community, and innovation fostered by Team River Runner. Together, they highlight the upcoming 21st Annual Biathlon in Washington, DC, and the importance of connection, teamwork, and shared experiences both on and off the water.

      Learn more about Team River Runner and get involved at [

      www.teamriverrunner.org
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      14 min
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