Steven Simon, a sighted former wrestler and an active Judoka (Judo athlete) is a filmmaker and producer wanting to exemplify blind and visually impaired Judo athletes not about their prowess in Judo but the empowerment Judo has meant to them that reaches beyond the mat or dojo. Check out the following link for an insight to the developing documentary.Blind Judo Foundation Is Asked To Support A New Documentary Film Exploring The Lives Of Blind Judo Athletes That Extend Beyond The Mat Or Dojo

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"What exactly is low vision?" you may ask. Low vision is a term commonly used to mean partial sight, or sight that isn't fully correctable with surgery, medications, contact lenses, or glasses. In the United States, the most common causes of low vision are age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. People are also be born with conditions such as albinism or optic nerve damage that can result in low vision....

Here is the latest Press Release of the Blind Judo Foundation co-founder and principle of Cahill's Judo Academy, Willy Cahill. Cahill is a master along with his team of instructors continually creating national and international champions in sighted and blind individuals through the sport of Judo. Congratulations Team Cahill.

Blind Judo Foundation Co-Founder Willy Cahill Continues Creating Champions in Both Blind and Sighted Youth Through Judo

The Blind Judoka documentary was nominated as one of five nominees by the International Academy Awards of Web Television in the Best Documentary Web Series. The award winner will be announced on January 8, 2013 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Press Release provides more information http://www.prweb.com/releases/blindj...eb10165483.htm

Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Barbara Lavi, was inspired by her clients to write a book that can transform ones life and teach one how to navigate your way to your dreams. She was also inspired by Bill Gate’s Giving Pledge to develop a way that you can help a great cause with as little as $26. See how by buying her book, The Wake Up and Dream Challenge, one can reach their dreams while helping the Blind Judo Foundation teach blind and visually impaired Judo athletes to see their way to an empowered...