RNIB - See Sport Differently

Many blind and partially sighted people miss out on going to places like the gym, leisure centre or other sporting clubs, simply because the venues don't know how to assist someone with a sight loss condition.Now, a new free toolkit from Pocklington Trust and UK Coaching can help service providers make their venues welcoming and confident places to go.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Martin Symcox, from TPT, to learn more about the free resource and why making facilities accessible for visually impaired visitors can be very inexpensive.If you'd like more info, or would like to get the free toolkit, go to www.pocklington-trust.org.uk or www.ukcoaching.org

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Barry Snell chats to Matthew Allcock, who despite his visual impairment loves nothing better than a sporting challenge… the latest of which is Rollerblading.
Matthew is keen for more people with sight loss to get involved and he certainly thinks its worth all the cuts and bruises.

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The Saltire Strikers are a 10 pin bowling club, based in Glasgow, for blind and partially sighted people of all ages.The club is looking for new members and volunteers to get involved in the game, for fun or for competitions.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ian Stevenson, from Saltire Strikers, to learn more about the club.If you'd like more info, or would like to join as a player or volunteer, go to http://saltirestrikers.co.uk/

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Scottish Disability Golf And Curling are looking for more visually impaired people to try the game of golf or curling, even if they've never taken part in the pursuits before.You can play for fun, to increase your social circle or even play in national and international competitions.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from SDGC, to learn more about the sports and how you can get free tuition from professionals.If you'd like more information, go to https://www.scottishdgc.org.uk/

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After a 2 year break, due to Lockdown rules, the ever popular Blind Sailing Week is back.If your blind or partially sighted, you can get out on the water for a fantastic week of yachting and beginners are welcome.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Will Bridge to find out more about the week and how you can get more information.#RNIBConnect
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Now when it comes to getting active and involved in sports, Rowing might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Ellie's been catching up with one woman, who takes it all in her stride.

To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently 
You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media. 

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With the launch of See Sports Differently we are looking at all the different ways people find to stay active and socialise with other people, Ellie's been talking to one group ahead of their first face to face session.

To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently 
You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media. 

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With the launch of See Sport Differently we've been talking to blind and partially sighted people about their experience with sports. Ellie's been catching up with one man whose experience with Rugby brought him out of a dark depression and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime.

To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently 
You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media. 

Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

Let's chat rugby!

And today, joining our Paulina Kuchorew to share with us his love of Rugby, is Leeds Rhinos Physical Disability Rugby League player James King. 

RNIB knows that sport can have a positive impact on people's lives, but new research shows that blind and partially sighted people are twice as likely to be inactive than people without sight loss.  

RNIB's new  See Sport Differently campaign aims to change that, by breaking down barriers to sport and increasing participation opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.

Find out more about the Leeds Rhinos : Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) - Leeds Rhinos Foundation

To find out more and get involved with See Sport Differently visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/see-sport-differently

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To celebrate RNIB’w #SeeSportDifferently campaign Connect Radio’s Red Szell met rising VI Tennis star Naqi Rizvi at The Globe Tennis Club in Camden.

To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently 
You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media. 

Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.