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everyday 100 people start to loose their sight There is a link between sight loss and reduced wellbeing. Over 1/3 of older people with sight loss are also living with depression 2 million people living with sight loss 2/3 of people registered blind and partially sighted are not in paid employment 37% male 63% female everyday 100 people start to loose their sight 9% of visually impaired people are physically active 250,000 children living with sight loss 33 % of inactive visually impaired people want to do more sport

educate the sports workforce manage competitions and leagues organise national events Established in 1975 British Blind Sport is one seven National Disability Sport Organisations dedicated to enhancing sport and physical activity for the specific impairment group. BBS’ role is to enable blind and partially sighted people to have equal access to sport and physical activity. create local VI networks which promote opportunities, share good practice and drive the development of VI sport locally Work with National Governing Bodies of Sport to ensure their offer is accessible to VI people deliver sport specific projects in partnership with NGBs and sport organisations provide advice and guidance to VI people about local opportunities

Understanding Sight Loss ‘a limitation in one or more functions of the eye or visual system’ blind partially sighted Visual acuity : a person’s ability to see fine detail Visual field : the boundaries of what a person can see in on instant; the entire area which can be seen without moving the eyes Visual impairment can be congenital or acquired

Eye Conditions Macular Degeneration Discuss coaching implications: Team sports may be harder May struggle with directions of a ball Macular degeneration affects a tiny part of the retina and causes a loss of vision in the centre of the visual field. People with this condition will usually have useful peripheral vision, but may struggle to recognise the faces of their teammates.

Eye Conditions Glaucoma As a coach, be aware of where you stand to demonstrate – stand directly in front of the participant Glaucoma causes a loss of peripheral vision due to damage to the optic nerve or increased eye pressure. This condition occurs gradually and will result in a significant reduction of peripheral vision over time. While treatment exists for glaucoma, it can’t repair the existing sight loss.

Eye Conditions Cataracts Wearing Bright Colours can someone with Cataracts. Using brightly coloured equipment will also help. Cataracts cause blurred or cloudy vision, as result of yellowy pigment on the lens of the eyes. This condition is the main cause of visual impairment across the globe. To treat cataracts, surgery can be used to remove the cloudy lens.

Eye Conditions Diabetic retinopathy Fast moving sports may difficult, especially where you have to focus on multiple moving cues (tennis) Diabetic retinopathy can affect anyone with diabetes. It causes floaters and blurred vision, resulting from damage to the retina due to high blood sugar levels.

Understanding the needs of visually impaired people Ask questions …? How are you getting to the venue? Do you someone to meet and greet you? How much can you see? Do you require a guide? Are you a guide dog user? Have you acquired your visual impairment or were you born with it? How does light affect you? Where I can stand for you to best see me? Do you help in the changing rooms? It is important to understand the needs of visually impaired person to deliver an accessible and inclusive sessions. Accessibility refers to everything from accessing the sports session to participating and the delivery of the session.

Adaptations and Modifications Equipment Rules Use audible equipment Use larger and brighter equipment Be conscious of colour contrast Allow a VI person time to feel the equipment Alter the number of players on a team Introduce a handicap system Add in additional rules to ensure VI people have a chance to experience play Delivery Playing area, environment Guide participants around the playing area or designated space, describe features Use tactile makers to identify boundaries Be conscious of how natural or artificial light can affect vision Keep the area free of obstacles Give detailed instructions Inform other participants that a VI person is part of the session Do not be afraid to move or manipulate the participant to demonstrate the correct body position, but always ask first

Adaptations and Modifications – Sports Examples Football Blind Football (B1) uses an audible ball, is played 5 a side on an small astro-turf, with a sighted goalkeeper. Partially Sighted Football, uses a larger football Goalball Invented specifically for VI people, 3 aside, involves two teams rolling or bouncing an audible ball into a goal, the full length of the pitch Tennis Is known as Sound Tennis, uses an audible ball, string is used to mark the boundaries to make them tactile and the racquet is shorter Acoustic Shooting A special sight is used which transfers light into sound. The closer a shooter is to the centre, the brighter the light and the higher the sound. Cricket Larger, audible balls are used. The stumps are larger and usually painted white. Running Sighted Guides are used to support people on the track on the road.

Signposting Further reading Opportunities www.britishblindsport.org.uk British Blind Sport Educational Resources www.britishblindsport.org.uk/education Opportunities Local sports clubs County Sport Partnerships Local VI Networks Sight Support Services British Blind Sport events and projects www.britishblindsport.org.uk 01926 424247 info@britishblindsport.org.uk