Blind Athletes Inc.


Blind Athletes Inc.

A local sport club for athletes with hearing or visual impairments is the Blind Athletes Inc. Located in central New Jersey, Blind Athletes Inc. is a nonprofit organization and sports team dedicated to providing athletes with vision impairments with transformative opportunities and supporting their pursuit of excellence. They are devoted to encouraging fitness, friendship, and fun for athletes of all abilities through adaptive sports.  Goalball, tandem cycling, running, swimming, and other sports and recreational pursuits are all available through the organization. These programs are made to meet the special requirements of athletes with vision impairments, giving them the assistance and tools they need to take part completely and securely. The organization offers athletes with visual impairments the chance to thrive in sports, enhance their physical and emotional well-being, and develop social connections through its inclusive and accessible programs. 



What is it?

Blind Athletes Inc. provides recreational activities that encourage socializing and community involvement among athletes in addition to sports programs. These activities give athletes the chance to interact with other athletes, form friendships, and build a supportive network. They include social gatherings, adaptive exercise sessions, and outdoor trips. Additionally, a major focus of Blind Athletes Inc. is advocacy and awareness, with the organization working to inform others about visual impairments and advance community inclusivity. The group advocates for accessibility and equitable chances in sports and other facets of life by holding workshops, seminars, and outreach programs to improve awareness of the skills and difficulties faced by people with visual impairments. The group of devoted and knowledgeable coaches, volunteers, and staff members at Blind Athletes Inc. is one of the organization's primary assets. These professionals are skilled at working with athletes who have visual impairments and can offer advice, encouragement, and mentoring to assist athletes succeed in their chosen sports. To increase its impact, the organization also works with nearby schools, vision rehabilitation facilities, and other neighborhood partners.



Get Started

If a friend or family member with a hearing or vision impairment wants to get involved this is a great opportunity. They can call 678-362-4560 or email jennifer@blindathletes.org. They can also visit their website at https://www.blindathletes.org/ , which can answer any of their questions they have and allow users to see the events the organization is conducting in the near future. To get started all athletes must obtain a doctor's note authorizing them to engage in physical activity and participate in sports by having the doctor complete the VI Medical diagnostic forms.



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