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TEAM BAT LEADERS
Andrew Griffin:
Andy is the primary founder of the BAT project, and is a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. He is an avid cyclist and
worked in the bicycle industry for ten years. Generally Andy is the scoper in the bike formation, the sighted lead person
who blazes the trail and establishes a fixed auditory position. In
addition he does the bike maintenance training and equipment checks.
Daniel Kish:
Dan is congenitally and totally blind, is
a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, and holds
two Master's Degrees, one in psychology, and one in special
education. He has appeared on national television using echo
location to navigate through obstacles while riding his bike.
Dan was instrumental in bringing the BAT project to life.
He trains blind individuals with traditional methods as well
as with echo location to enhance their perceptual skills. With
newcomers, Dan evaluates and consults with
each rider to determine perceptual functioning, instructional
ability, and fitness.
Janet Peterson:
Janet has a Master's Degree in exercise
physiology, and is a certified personal trainer.
She has taught many courses at the university
level, including a fitness course which involves
basic mountain biking. Currently, Janet is
working toward her Doctorate in Public Health.
In the bike formation, she is usually the spotter
and oversees the general formation from the rear. She
attends to the physical needs and conditioning of the riders.
Brian Bushway:
Brian serves as the TEAM BAT Project
Manager. He is in charge of furthering
TEAM BAT's growth and success. Having
lost his vision at age 14, he has
re-established and developed highly
competitive athletic and leadership qualities
in a short time. He rides with exceptional
form, and has especially fine bike handling skills.
Brian is an excellent role model and advises
and assists newer BATS.
Jaymes (Jay) Squires-Pospisil:
Jay is our Activities Coordinator, and one of our
youngest BATS. He is also one of our most outspoken
with ideas, opinions, insights, and humor.
Though his vision is extremely poor, Jay has
shot video footage of TEAM BAT in action which was
aired on Ripley's "Believe It or Not"
in August, 2000. He also assists by taking a lead
position in the formation during rides.
Animated Graphics courtesy of
Harry the Cat
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