Episode 49: Low vision clinic opens in KY.

If you're a listener seeking to make the most of your partial vision, this episode is designed with you in mind! We are pleased to be joined by Jennifer Hunt Spurling, who proudly serves as Communications Coordinator with the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation. The Eye Foundation recently opened a brand new low vision clinic inside Louisville's McDowell Center, and appointments are being scheduled. In addition, the crew is preparing to host the Mr. and Miss Kentucky Basketball Awards Ceremony on Sunday March 16th. Come along as Jennifer details the surprisingly rich history of the Eye Foundation, the commendable services it provides, and the noteworthy offerings of the low vision clinic.

To purchase tickets for Mr. and Miss Kentucky Basketball, simply follow this link: https://mrandmisskybasketball.com/tickets/.

There is also an online auction throughout the week leading up to the event, which will begin Monday March 10th at 7:00AM Eastern (You do not have to attend the ceremony to partake in the auction.). Follow the link below to browse and bid on items: https://www.givergy.us/2025MMBball/?controller=home.

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

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Transcript

Robotic Voice You're listening to Demand and Disrupt, the podcast for information about accessibility, advocacy, and all things disability.

Kimberly Parsley Welcome to Demand and Disrupt, a disability podcast. I'm your host, Kimberly Parsley.

Sam Moore And I'm your co-host, Sam Moore. How's it going, Kimberly?

Kimberly Parsley It is going very well. How are things up there at the North Quail Motel, Sam?

Sam Moore Oh, I'm telling you, we're fully booked. You're going to have to wait at least a few days to get a reservation up here. But, you know, it's pretty nice outside. And so we're all sort of getting spring fever around here. I don't think we're out of the woods yet in terms of cold weather. [chuckle]

Kimberly Parsley Sure not, I'm sure not.

Sam Moore But, you know, it makes us think that we're home for all this 50 degree plus weather. [chuckle]

Kimberly Parsley It does. It does. And people may hear it here at Demand and Disrupt Studios. People may hear wind chimes. [chuckle]

Sam Moore Oh, yes, because those have been quite loud all day, with good reason, because it's breezy there.

Kimberly Parsley It is. It is indeed.

Sam Moore But I wouldn't frown. I don't hear him yet, but I would not frown on hearing some wind chime music. That would be like the perfect touch to the perfect podcast, don't you think?

Kimberly Parsley I do