International Symposium 2027

Lindsay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education at SUNY Cortland. She earned her PhD in Health and Sport Pedagogy with a concentration in Adapted Physical Education from Old Dominion University in 2024. She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2013, a B.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education in 2019 and a M.S.Ed. in Adapted Physical Education in 2021, both from SUNY Brockport. Sport and physical activity have significantly influenced her professional and personal life. Lindsay is a 2014 Paralympian in alpine skiing and now long-distance runner. As a blind person herself, she is especially interested in exploring and understanding the lived experiences of blind and visually impaired persons in physical education, physical activity, and sport spaces. Lindsay currently serves on the board of directors of the Maine Organization of Blind Athletic and Leadership Education and assists with the organization’s planning and hosting of sport education camps for blind and visually impaired youth.

Morrison received a Masters in Deaf Education from National Technical Institute of the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology. They possess a rich and vast experience within the field of education and as an advocate for accessibility. They have worked both as an educator and specialist for early childhood programs to college-aged students, and for professional development training. Morrison has attended various conferences as a presenter/co-presenter where they and their colleagues have co-presented on topics that focus on DeafBlindhood, Protactile, and how to create a more inclusive space where DeafBlind people exist.

Griffin Pinkow is the founder of Foreseeable Future Foundation (FFF) and his personal journey is the driving force behind the organization’s mission. After going from a healthy teenager to gradually losing his vision, Griffin faced immense physical and emotional challenges. Rather than allowing those challenges to define him, he chose to turn adversity into action. Before the age of 35, Griffin has completed four marathons, built a nonprofit dedicated to serving others facing vision loss, and is now pursuing a spot on the Paralympic Team in tandem cycling. His story of resilience and determination has inspired countless individuals—both sighted and visually impaired—to rethink what is possible. Through Griffin’s leadership and vision, Foreseeable Future Foundation continues to expand its reach, creating opportunities, raising awareness, and changing lives every day.

Foreseeable Future Foundation (FFF) is a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the visually impaired and blind community through educational awareness and sports, recreation and community. The organization works to break down barriers by providing access to specialized equipment, funding opportunities, and in-person experiences that empower individuals to live active, independent lives. Since its inception, Foreseeable Future Foundation has impacted more than 5,000 visually impaired and blind individuals and their families, fostering a stronger, more inclusive community across the country.

Evan Schwerbrock is the owner of Cane and Able Fitness, a globally-known fitness and health resource for the blind and visually-impaired.  Evan has his Master's Degree in Kinesiology as well as other certifications and has performed seminars, fitness workshops and speaking engagements for organizations and conferences around the world. Evan has Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy and practices what he preaches, competing in strongman. He has won multiple titles including the Adaptive Strength World Championships aka World's Strongest Disabled Man. Evan most enjoys educating the blind community so individuals know how to help themselves and maximize their potential to live happier, healthier lives.