I am Carl C Arredondo III and I guided SE LA/S MS through numerous hurricanes and severe weather events as the Chief Meteorologist for WWLTV in New Orleans for 27.5 years. I retired from broadcasting in March 2019 due to a genetic eye condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which is causing me to lose my vision.

I then studied and became a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and taught people who are Blind or Low Vision to move safely and be independent using a white cane until August 2023. 

I am a Certified Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer for adaptive athletes and currently coach as a CrossFit Level 2 trainer for CrossFit NOLA. 

My passions include fitness for all, regardless of ability or disability, age, or fitness level, as well as advocating for visually impaired people and serving our community. Being an adaptive athlete myself, I truly enjoy coaching for Disability Partnership.