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The C Different Foundation Supports Blind Athletes, Sports Events
Florida nonprofit promotes total integration of blind and visually impaired athletes worldwide by creating opportunities to compete and share their stories.
Apr 28, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Blindness-Related Books, Publications, and Periodicals
Technology is increasing opportunities for blind and visually impaired people to keep up with current events, share ideas, and build supportive communities.
Apr 27, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Rail Travel in the United Kingdom With a Wheelchair
Rail travel with a wheelchair has come a long way from the 1980s, but care is required to ensure a trouble-free journey.
Apr 25, 2010
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Denise Oyston
Adaptive Sports Programs for Injured US Veterans Expand
Accessible recreation is becoming an increasingly vital component of physical and emotional therapy for returning soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Apr 12, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Adaptive Canoe and Kayak Lessons in Springfield, Vermont
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports makes paddling accessible to people with disabilities through a long-running summer program at Stoughton Pond.
Apr 10, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Showdown Seeks Growth Among Blind Sports
In this interview, seven-time Paralympian James Mastro discusses showdown, which he thinks can replace goalball as the top competitive game designed for blind players.
Apr 1, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
What is Showdown?
Slap shots with mini cricket bats at a hard, BB-filled ball should make Showdown the Murderball of blind sports, but game table cost and scarcity has hindered growth.
Mar 31, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Audio Dart Master Dartboard for Blind
Technology is making target games such as darts more accessible to the blind and visually impaired and providing new ways for all players to appreciate the game.
Mar 28, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
US Road Races With Divisions for Blind Runners
The accessible sports movement is creating more national level races, from 5Ks to the marathon, where blind and visually impaired runners can compete head to head.
Mar 22, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Disney's Guest Assistance Card (GAC)
Disney's Guest Assistance Cards help guests with disabilities and special needs tour the Walt Disney World and Disneyland theme parks.
Mar 20, 2010
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Debra Peterson
New DVD on Guiding Blind Track Athletes
A new DVD produced by the U.S. Paralympic Committee and the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes teaches the basics of guiding blind and visually impaired track athletes.
Mar 18, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Therapeutic Adventures, Charlottesville, VA
Therapeutic Adventures' programs and services provide greater access to the outdoors for persons with physical and developmental disabilities and other special needs.
Mar 3, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Tech Devices for Blind Travel and Mobility
Advances in digital technology continue to extend blind and visually impaired people's range of mobility and enhance comfort and safety while traveling.
Feb 28, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Accessible Snow Sports in New England
The New England Handicapped Sports Association sponsors accessible outdoor recreation activities (with an emphasis on skiing) in a fun, supportive, social atmosphere.
Feb 25, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Adapting Sports for Blind Participation
In this interview, former Paralympic coach, mobility expert, and accessible recreation pioneer Ginger Irwin discusses strategies for getting blind people in the game.
Feb 17, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Accessible Media Services From WGBH
WGBH, the Boston-based non-commercial TV and radio broadcast service, makes television programs and movies accessible to those with sight and hearing impairments.
Feb 16, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Lakeshore Foundation Accessible Sports
The Lakeshore Foundation provides accessible sports, fitness, and recreation programs to promote active, healthy lifestyles among persons with physical disabilities.
Feb 12, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Mind's Eye Travel 2010 Schedule
Guided blind travelers can cruise Alaska, sip wine in the Napa Valley, enjoy the splendor of New England's fall foliage, or journey to New Zealand's South Island.
Feb 9, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
STRIDE Adaptive Sports Profile
STRIDE provides therapeutic programs for persons with disabilities or special needs designed to build confidence and self-esteem through participation in adaptive sports.
Feb 8, 2010
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Andrew Leibs
Tandem Biking with Blind Stokers Club
The Blind Stokers Club introduces blind and visually impaired persons to recreational cycling, pairing volunteer "captains" with blind "stokers" on tandem bikes.
Feb 7, 2010
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Andrew Leibs