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:

• Her personal and professional backgrounds
• Her visual impairment and why it has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for her
• Her involvement in advocacy work with the American Council of the Blind, as well as its local chapters and affiliates
• The genesis behind ACB starting the Get Up and Get Moving campaign
• Why she decided to get involved in this initiative
• The current members of the committee and their backgrounds
• What the campaign has done and future goals
• ACB Community Calls (virtual events held on Zoom) related to this campaign and fitness in general
• The importance of physical fitness and wellness for the blind and visually impaired
• How people can learn more and get involved

Check out the ACB Get Up and Get Moving Facebook Group at https://m.facebook.com/groups/413654223681516/.