Friday, April 1, 2011: 8:45 AM-10:00 AM
Convention Center: Room 31ABC
NASPE/Sport and Coaching
| Speakers: | Diana Brower, Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Janesville, WI; and Pamla Benzel, Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Janesville, WI |
Competitive sports are often "inaccessible" for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Experience an array of skill challenges while using vision simulators. Learn proven, practical, nationally recognized modifications and adaptations for the sports of swim, track and field, cheer leading and wrestling that will allow competitive participation for your VI/Blind students. Come prepared to learn about and participate in the paralympic sport of goalball.