Photographing Beep Ball

I tagged along with New York Nico to photograph some Beep Baseball which is a sport for athletes with vision disabilities, dating back to the 1970s. Players wear blindfolds to level the field, as some are fully blind while others are partially blind. The game relies on sound — the ball beeps, and the bases buzz. A run is scored if the batter reaches the base before the opposing team retrieves the ball.

I watched the Long Island Bombers defeat Boston Strong in an exhibition at Central Park, part of the National Beep Ball Association, which has teams nationwide. The Bombers focus on educating the community about blindness, offering athletes with vision disabilities a chance to play and fostering a support network. They aim to expand clinics, speaking events, and demos across the region. Learn more at LIbombers.org @li_bombers_bb on IG.