The following resources are some ideas for recreational opportunities for visually impaired people. For more ideas, check with your local parks and recreation department, senior center or the Internet, which offers a wealth of information.

Arts and Visually Impaired Audiences (AVIA)

Provides arts accessibility for blind and visually impaired people in the Puget Sound area. For a schedule of audio-described performances, notes on shows and directions to theaters, call The Access Arts Line (206) 528-2085. Large print and Braille schedules are available.
212 Harvard Ave. E. #402 Seattle, Washington 98102-5792
(206) 323-7190
Email: aviaboss@aol.com
www.artsvia.org

KCTS Descriptive Video Service

Visually impaired viewers who live in areas that receive the signal of public television station KCTS (Channel 9) can gain access to the DVS by activating the Second Audio Program (SAP) channel. Most stereo televisions and VCRs now have a special switch or button for this feature.
(206) 443-6677 or (206) 443-4215 (current DVS program information) Email: start@kcts.org
www.kcts.org

The Footloose Sailing Association

Offers day sails, sailing lessons and other sailing opportunities to people with disabilities, including those who are blind or visually impaired. Most sailing is on Lake Washington.
4509 Interlake Ave N,#142 Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 382-2680
Email: info@footloosesailing.org
www.footloosesailing.org

Music Courses for the Visually Impaired

The course uses cassette tapes or CDs to teach students how to play various instruments without using any written notation.
704 Habersham Rd. Valdosta, GA 31602
(888) 778-1828
Email: webmaster@musicvi.com
www.musicvi.com

Mopix

Mopix is a web site that lists theaters and show times for movies currently available with video description or Rear Window Captioning Systems. In Washington State, Cinerama, Experience Music Project (EMP), Pacific Place cinemas, Kent Station and AMC River Park Square in Spokane currently offer video description.
125 Western Avenue Boston, MA 02134
(617) 300-3400
E-Mail: access@wgbh.org
www.mopix.org

Self-Defense Classes for the Blind

Self-defense classes for blind individuals and other groups as well.

Robert Ott

(253) 966-3571 office
(360) 888-0474 cell phone
E-Mail: pilsung@comcast.net
www.certainvictory.com

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Classes

Classes offered for visually impaired children and adults, as well as for those who have other disabilities, are offered in 6-week and 10-week sessions at Camp Berachah in Auburn.
19830 SE 328th Place Auburn, WA 98092-2212
(800) 859-2267 Ext. 105
Email: kaltick@campberachah.org
www.campberachah.org

United States Blind Golfers Association (USBGA)

USBGA has golf tournaments for players who are blind and visually impaired and publishes a biannual newsletter, The Midnight Golfer.
(864) 987-9688
www.blindgolf.com

VSA Arts of Washington (VSAAW)

VSAAW is a cultural and educational organization dedicated to providing arts opportunities by, for, and with persons with disabilities. It is an accredited program of VSA arts, an educational affiliate of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
305 Harrison St. #303 Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 443-1843
Email: info@VSAAW.org
www.VSAAW.org

Outdoors For All Foundation

Outdoors For All Foundation provides year-round, outdoor recreational activities and education in a variety of adaptive sports, such as, river rafting, cycling, hiking, in-line skating, canoeing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Day Camps and Custom Events.
1621 114th Avenue SE #132
Bellefield Office Park, Arbor Bldg.
Bellevue, WA 98004-6905
(425) 462-0978 (Main)
(425) 462-0979 (TTY)
E-mail: info@outdoorsforall.org
http://outdoorsforall.org

Bowling for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Bowling leagues for blind and visually impaired individuals.

American Blind Bowling Association

The official North American sanctioning organization for blind ten pin bowlers.
abbapres@aol.com
http://www.geocities.com/blindbowlers/abba

the Blinkers

Blind and visually impaired bowling league in Everett, WA
blinkers@blindbowling.com
http://blindbowling.com/