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When Brett Devloo suddenly lost his vision at 16, he feared his skateboarding days were over.<\/p>\n

Nearly 15 years later, he’s not only still on a board – he’s inspiring others to see beyond their limitations.<\/p>\n

Also known as “TBK – The Blind Kid,” the Aldergrove-based skateboarder and community advocate is now the focus of a new documentary, “Blind Corners”, which premieres Friday, Nov. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Open Space in Abbotsford, 33765 Essendene Ave.<\/p>\n

The film follows his journey from losing his sight as a teenager to rebuilding his identity through skateboarding, music, and giving back to the blind community.<\/p>\n

“It’s about resilience. It’s about not giving up. It’s about just giving your all for what you believe in,” said Devloo.<\/p>\n

He recalled a day from his high school history class in Manitoba.<\/p>\n

“I was writing notes on the overhead projector, and next thing you know – gone,” he said. “I thought the overhead just got blurry, but then the lights went on and everything else was blurry too.”<\/p>\n

After months of testing, doctors diagnosed him with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare mitochondrial DNA mutation that causes sudden vision loss.<\/p>\n

“It took them five months to diagnose me,” he said.<\/p>\n

But Devloo, who has been skateboarding since four years old, didn’t let blindness stop him.<\/p>\n

“Skateboarding’s always been the closest thing to my heart,” he said. “Losing my sight didn’t slow me down, let alone stop me from skating.”<\/p>\n

With the support of his parents and community, he learned to navigate life – and the skatepark – without vision.<\/p>\n

Over the years, he founded a clothing line, launched a small music career, and created a foundation that provides iPads to blind children across Canada.<\/p>\n

These devices allow students to use Apple’s built-in screen reader, VoiceOver, to help with schoolwork and creative projects.<\/p>\n

“I realized no one else is out here to help us as visually impaired people,” said Devloo. “So I just did anything I could. I started the clothing line, selling T-shirts to raise money to get iPads for other blind kids.”<\/p>\n

In the last decade, Devloo has donated six iPads. He said it might not seem like much but that he felt great starting the initiative.<\/p>\n

Devloo’s story has drawn attention for years, and several people told him that he should share his story in a documentary. Funding and timing, however, never aligned – until recently.<\/p>\n

“When I got back into skating and was sponsored by Hippie Mike Industries out in Hope, it just hit us – we should share this story.”<\/p>\n

Teaming up with videographer Tim Barker, known for his work on major television productions, they rented an indoor skatepark for filming and began capturing his story.<\/p>\n

“The world needs good news right now,” said Devloo.<\/p>\n

“We’ve got a good story to tell – about perseverance, community, and hope. I’ve always believed if I can do something big, I can help others in the process.”<\/p>\n

Filming wasn’t without its challenges.<\/p>\n

Through the production, Devloo suffered a devastating injury attempting a stair set trick.<\/p>\n

“I landed wrong and snapped my femur two inches below my hip. Then spiral fractured the rest of my femur,” he said.<\/p>\n

Devloo refused to quit.<\/p>\n

“Not only did I go back to skating from being blind, but I had to recover from a broken femur, and still went back to skating,” he said proudly.<\/p>\n

Adding to the emotional depth, the documentary features interviews with Devloo’s family, his wife, and mentors like Hippie Mike.<\/p>\n

It shows what it was like for his parents to watch their son lose his sight – and how they’ve witnessed him turn that loss into purpose.<\/p>\n

Footage includes sessions at Hope’s indoor skatepark (HMI) and a trip to San Francisco, where Devloo landed a legendary jump down the EMB6 stairs.<\/p>\n

“We thought it would take me an hour to land it,” he laughed. “I did it on the third try. I looked down and was like, ‘Oh my god, I’m still on it.’”<\/p>\n

“Don’t let anything stop you, especially not something as silly as you not being able to see,” said Devloo.<\/p>\n

The Abbotsford premiere will be more than a film screening.<\/p>\n

Guest speakers include Hippie Mike, accessibility advocate David Lyons-Black, and Devloo’s basketball coach.<\/p>\n

Light snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the evening, and tickets are $20, with additional donations accepted to support future projects.<\/p>\n

People can learn more about the event at “TBK The Blind Kid” Facebook page or inquire by emailing brett@theblindkidtbk.com.<\/p>\n

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