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Access to Inclusion: Adaptive Sports & Recreation for the Visually Impaired

STRIVE4You will discuss methods, equipment and techniques for adapting recreational and sporting activities for people who are visually impaired or blind using their unique Access to Inclusion Plan. The goal is to give practical resources to ensure a level playing field for all!

Participants will:
1. Identify various types of adaptive sports and potential opportunities available to people with visual impairments within their community and across the country
2. Apply general adaptations to mainstream sports and recreational activities to better serve and advocate individual needs during exercise, recreation or sports
3. Identify different sources to obtain adaptive equipment to enhance the recreation or sporting experience of a person who is visually impaired or blind


This session was presented by Ricky Jones and Christy Ray on October 8, 2021.