Sports, recreation
and other activities
Being visually
impaired or blind, does not mean the end of the world. It
just means that we have to adapt and find other ways of
doing things.
Below is a list of organisations within New Zealand (and
overseas) that may be able to assist you to get out and
about and continue doing (or try for the first time) the
things that you enjoy. It may be the first time you are
attempting something and you may need assistance - or on the
other hand you may be well experienced and already know
where to go. This page is for those people who are new to
this and want to discover some fun activities, as well as
those who are seasoned veterans and may just want to pass
the contact details onto others.
I hope you find this page useful.
Snowsports.co.nz Adapting equipment and lessons for snow sports
in NZ https://www.snowsports.co.nz/get-involved/adaptive-snow-sports/
Outward
Bound Adventure programme Outdoor challenges and
adventures for New Zealanders https://www.outwardbound.co.nz/
Blind
Sport New Zealand For a variety of different sports
within New Zealand https://www.blindsport.kiwi/
Ability
Adventures Ltd Based in Dunedin, their goal is
making adventures accessible to everyone https://www.abilityadventures.co.nz/
BLVNZ (Blind Low Vision NZ)
Has a variety of groups that you can join. Call 0800 243333
or contact your local branch for more information on what is
happening in your area. https://blindlowvision.org.nz/
Association
of Blind Citizens New Zealand An association which
encompasses social events, advocacy and general
information http://www.abcnz.org.nz/
United States Association of
Blind Athletes There are many sports or recreation
activities that a blind or visually impaired person can be
associated with if they so desire. In most cases the
activity will have to be adapted in one way or another. To
see how some of these sports etc are adapted please go to https://www.usaba.org/
Beep Ball (Blind Baseball)
Beep Ball is an audible version of baseball. The ball and
the bases make sounds so that players know where the ball is
and where to go. Different sounds are used to differentiate
between a ball and a base. If you wish to find out more, or
if you live in the USA and are interested in joining in
please visit the following link http://www.nbba.org/
Accessibility Central games
page Please check out my games page for games that can
be played by a blind or visually impaired person, as well as
information on adapting certain games. http://www.accessibilitycentral.net/games.html
Resources for accessible games
For games that are already adapted, please check out your
local Blind Foundation or check out my lets go shopping page
at the following link http://www.accessibilitycentral.net/lets%20go%20shopping.html
You may well discover some retailers that you have not heard
of before!
Please contact your local Blind Foundation, for more
information on local events and activities that blind and
vision impaired members can participate in, in your country
of residence.