Zach Shontz of Shaler listens as the ball approaches in order to return it. Shontz, who has partial sight, started playing tennis in February. Behind him is Chuck Gottus of Upper St. Clair who played tennis before losing his sight and picked it up again two years ago. Photo by Ann Belser.
Ann Belser is a local journalist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She writes for NEXTpittsburgh and her work has also appeared in PublicSource. Ann covers a variety of topics including local politics, community events, development projects, and social issues impacting the Pittsburgh area.