An “invisible” problem in sports

From autism to chronic pain, millions of sports fans live with conditions known as invisible disabilities. These are their stories.

0:00 Mikey Dedmon, a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, describes living with systemic lupus. Watching her beloved Steelers is often a battle with the elements – and with stadium employees who don’t believe she has a disability.

31:24 Bridget and Victor Ykoruk share their love for Philadelphia sports with their teenage sons, Jack and Ryan, who have autism. The family opens up about the challenges they face when they go to games – and how some stadiums have given them a quiet place.

58:14 Amy Gomme, a Deaf fan from New Mexico, wants others to experience her world the way she does – in silence. She discusses how sports helped her find her identity and her belief that teams are missing out on potential fans.

01:20:37 Rick Morin describes life with low vision and how he’s spent a lifetime loving the Boston Red Sox primarily through the sounds of the game.

Check out ESPN’s multimedia experience: https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/40276381/how-stadiums-help-fans-invisible-disabilities

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