Accessible Fitness, more choices for more people

Fitness has always been a concern with regard to both mental and physical health regardless of age, gender, or any other variables that make each one of us unique. And for those in the blind community, fitness is every bit as much—if not more—important.

Exercise for the visually impaired is something that should be incorporated into a weekly, if not daily, routine for a variety of reasons that are both similar and different from people within the sighted community. For those with total loss of sight as well as for those who are low sighted, a lack of regular exercise can bring on a host of other issues, including weight gain, sluggishness, and perhaps worst of all for many, insomnia or a circadian rhythm that has been thrown completely off track.

A quality workout done at the right time of day and at the right pace to meet your unique physical and mental needs is just what the doctor may have forgotten to order. For many blind people, fitness has been a challenge: without someone to guide you and without the ability to drive yourself to the gym, it becomes obvious why so many visually impaired individuals give up—but with the BlindAlive line of Fitness Workouts for blind people, you’ll never have to depend on anyone else again.

Yoga and Strength Training with wieghts for blind people along with a variety of other cardiovascular exercises help our bodies stay toned, help us gain muscle mass and lose weight, but most of all, can help lead a blind person away from a sense of helplessness.

Are you ready to sweat? Come get healthy and leave all your notions of not being able to get fit due to your visual impairment behind with BlindAlive!


Blind Yoga

We at Blind Yoga are delighted to hear how many people are enjoying our yoga program. Yoga is a true blessing as it helps us reclaim body strength and flexibility as well as quieting the mind. We wish all of you smooth sailing on your journeys.

http://blindyoga.net/


The Guide Dog Foundation

Jingles is my 4th guide from The Guide Dog Foundation in Smithtown, NY. I have had a relationship with GDF since 2004 when I received Glory my first guide dog. I recommend them highly.

https://www.guidedog.org


AudioBoom

AudioBoom (Formally AudioBoo) sounds silly but it is quickly becoming one of my favorite apps. It is a growing online community for sighted and blind. It is fully accessible with VoiceOver. All communication is done with audio clips.

https://audioboom.com/


Fedora Outlier

If it were not for the wonderful team at Fedora Outlier, I would not be writing these words. I called them almost 2 years ago to teach me how to use my iPhone and MacBook with VoiceOver and I have never looked back. They can teach you what you need to know about using your technology.

http://www.fedoraoutlier.com


Ability Beyond Sight

Their Mission

Encourage, Employ and Empower young blind adults with life-changing career opportunities leading to economic self-sufficiency, inclusion and independence.

http://www.abs11.org