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Staying Active and HealthyLots of people with a visual impairment find it difficult to get to places. Many lack confidence in going into unfamiliar places on their own. And let’s face it – there is no fun in doing things alone. As a result many visually impaired people have an unhealthy life style, being unable to join in with sport or active leisure pursuits. And there’s absolutely no reason for this if more people come forward to assist them. Young people and adults experience feelings of loneliness and express a desire to take part in all sorts of activities. Activity increases confidence and helps with independence. There are no real barriers to visually impaired people doing the things they thought they would never do or joining in with those who can see clearly. You could help by accompanying young people and adults to different sporting and leisure opportunities in their area and by assisting us to arrange special activities. Visits to leisure centres and taking part in swimming, bowling, ten pin bowling, golf, yoga and a host of other sports; visits to the cinema or football matches are just some of things you could do – and the list is endless. If you are creative you could arrange interesting leisure activities, e.g. setting up a book club, a writers’ group, learning to play the guitar, an arts class, a drama group these are just a few examples of what might be possible with your help. And I’m sure you too would have lots of ideas. Staff are here to help and assist you. You will be part of a team helping young and older visually impaired people to stay healthy by assisting them to get going. |
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