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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 Hygiene & gesundes Leben Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Kilimanjaro: Before the Climb

    Kilimanjaro: Before the Climb
    Feb 16 2026

    In Episode One of this three-part series, host Steve Baskis begins documenting an extraordinary expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro — the tallest mountain on the African continent.

    Three blind veterans, Steve Baskis, Lonnie Bedwell, and Aaron Hale, prepare to take on one of the world's most iconic summits. Each man carries a powerful story of resilience, service, and rebuilding after vision loss, and together they are setting out to challenge both the mountain and the limits others place on blindness.

    In this opening chapter, Steve introduces the mission behind the series, shares what it means to document the climb from a blind perspective, and sets the stage for what lies ahead. Listeners will also hear directly from climbers Lonnie Bedwell and Aaron Hale in personal phone conversations recorded during the preparation phase.

    This is not just a story about reaching the summit — it's a story about what is possible after loss.

    Follow the full expedition story and ongoing updates here:
    https://blindendeavors.org/on-the-mountain-to-tell-the-story-a-blind-endeavors-foundation-mission-to-kilimanjaro/

    To explore more content and updates, visit:
    https://blindendeavors.org
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    37 Min.
  • Navigating Relationships and Communication When One Partner Is Blind

    Navigating Relationships and Communication When One Partner Is Blind
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode of Endeavor to Connect, host Steve Baskis is joined by his partner Ally for an honest, experience-based conversation about relationships that include blindness or visual impairment. Together, they explore how communication, independence, and mutual respect shape healthy partnerships—especially when visual cues are absent. Topics include first impressions, common misconceptions about blindness, balancing support versus caregiving, adapting to daily life, and learning to communicate clearly through tone, language, and trust. This episode is designed for partners, friends, caregivers, and anyone seeking a deeper, more realistic understanding of blind–sighted relationships. This conversation only scratches the surface, and future episodes will continue these discussions with additional voices from partners, caregivers, and the blind and visually impaired community. Stay tuned as the conversation continues.
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    38 Min.
  • 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.
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