Friday Opening Session & Keynote Speaker: Service Before and After Vision Loss

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Description

Carl served the public as a Chief Meteorologist for years but when vision loss began, he changed his mission of service to those like him. Carl advocates and helps those with a vision impairment and promotes physical activity for them also.

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will…
1. Understand that Vision Loss is not the end of the world.
2. Understand that Adaption is part of life no matter what you are going through.
3. Know that service comes in many forms.
4. Know that passion is a powerful force.

This session was presented on October 28, 2022, by Carl Arredondo III

Contributors

Carl Arredondo III

Carl C. Arredondo III has spent 33 years as a Chief Meteorologist for TV stations. In 2016, Carl was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, then retired from TV in 2019. Carl joined Lighthouse Louisiana, and in April 2021, Carl became a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). Carl has also become certified as an Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer for Adaptive Athletes. Carl also hosts a Public Affairs show on WRBH Reading Radio for the Blind.