Where can I find specially adapted sporting equipment for children with vision impairment?

There are two ways to adapt sports for children with vision impairment 

Making your own adaptations 

Here are a few ways to adapt standard sports equipment: 

• add sound by putting rice or bells into a ball 

• make the equipment high contrast by painting or adding tape 

• use tactile tape on the gym floor to mark out areas 

• add tactile bumps or notches to equipment 

Buying specialist adaptations 

If you can’t make adaptions and need to buy specialist equipment, speak to a club or association related to the sport you want the equipment for to see if they can recommend the best equipment. 

Specialist vision impairment sports organisations may also be able to advise or signpost further: 

• Home | British Blind Sport 

• ParalympicsGB 

Sport and PE in education settings 

Schools, colleges, universities and other education settings have a responsibility under equal rights legislation to make reasonable adjustments to meet a child’s needs. If an education setting is struggling to adapt a sport, please contact a Qualified Teacher for Vision Impairment (QTVI) from your local authority or education authority. 

RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic