Small Changes, Big Difference: Making Physical Activity Accessible for Visually Impaired Women

This report details new research by Women in Sport and British Blind Sport exploring the role of sport and physical activity in the lives of visually impaired women. It found that visually impaired women share the same core values as other women, but these are underpinned by a desire for independence. To engage women with a visual impairment, sports providers need to recognise these and align their offer with them. Through this research Women in Sport and British Blind Sport have identified barriers which prevent or reduce participation by visually impaired women in sport. This paper goes on to explore five recommendations to support sports providers to make their activities and facilities more accessible to visually impaired women.