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Adapted sports for the visually impaired<\/h2>\n

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The \u201cDu Sport pour Moi\u201d program, organized in partnership with the ASAQ and the Institut Nazareth et Louis-Braille, promotes sports adapted for the visually impaired. The project targets youths with visual impairment from six to fourteen years of age, and offers two sessions (fall\/winter), ten workshops per session, and seven different sports.<\/p>\n

The practice of sports is a key element in the development of children\u2019s cognitive and social skills. Specialized coaches each receive visual impairment intervention training that allows them to adapt their teaching methods to clients. A kinesiology specialist is also present with the children throughout the session to provide conditions conducive to learning for all.<\/p>\n

Initiation Chapter<\/h3>\n

The Initiation component is for new participants. They will be introduced over three consecutive weeks to different sports: athletics, goalball, and swimming (in the fall), and cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and one class of self-defence (in the winter). The workshops will be structured so that participants learn a technique and can subsequently implement it during a play period.<\/p>\n

Development Chapter<\/h3>\n

By the second year, participants can enroll in the development component to improve their techniques in a single sport. This method is for those who wish to concentrate on one specific sport. During the winter of 2016, participants will be able to choose between self-defence and climbing. Throughout the session, they will be able to evolve and learn different techniques according to their level of learning.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/h3>\n

Participants develop their cognitive and social skills. In addition, parents have observed greater autonomy in their children after participation in the program.<\/p>\n

\"AssociationA positive change in the world of sport<\/h3>\n

Many collaborators now offer adapted courses:<\/p>\n