Guide: Recreation & Leisure

 
 

Vision loss does not mean you are unable to participate in activities you have always enjoyed or avoid pursuit of new interests. There are many activities and sports (ice hockey, rowing, bowling, cycling, skiing) available.

Audio description for television, movies, theater performances, museums and parks allow those with vision impairment to still enjoy the arts and TV with friends and family. Vision loss is even an opportunity to try new endeavors and different kinds of activities.

  • Support groups offer a great chance to socialize and learn about local activities in your community accessible for persons with vision loss.
  • Grooming and personal care is an important part of your health and well-being. Vanity mirrors and other magnifiers are helpful when applying makeup, cutting nails, and other similar tasks.
  • Socializing with friends is important, and eating out is part of this experience. VisionAware, DBVI, BISM, and POB LVRC all have educational material and simple training to make your experience enjoyable.
  • Call your local Parks and Recreation Department to see what they may have available.
 

National Park Service “America the Beautiful” Passes
Phone: 202-912-7777 Website: store.usgs.gov/access-pass

Access Pass for National Parks. Free if you visit a federal recreation site. Visit or call to learn more.

Ski for Light
Phone: 612-827-3232 Website: www.sfl.org/

Nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching visually and mobility impaired adults cross-country skiing.

United States Blind Chess Association
Website: www.americanblindchess.org/

Connects you to other visually-impaired chess players. Also have classes available.

 

Achilles International DC Chapter
Phone: 202-210-4662 Website: www.facebook.com/AchillesInternationalDC/

Facebook running group. Pairs athletes with disabilities with guides. Free to the public.

Metropolitan Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA)
Website: gomwaba.org/

Nonprofit organization that can help find or join regional sports for persons who are visually impaired or blind.

Metropolitan Washington Ear (MWE)
Phone: 301-681-6636 Website: www.washear.org/

Audio description at various theatres. Call to learn which theatres and shows have been recorded.

Out of Sight Dragons

Visually impaired dragon boat racing group.

VSA (Very Special Arts)
Phone: 202-416-8898

Arts and education opportunities for students and adults with disabilities. Located at Kennedy Center.

 

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