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Programs For Persons With Vision Impairments
Blind Bowling (ages 14 and up)
This community bowling program for persons who are blind (or vision impaired) is held at AMF Lanes. Contact Whitney Watts 560-4292 or Whitney.Watts@durhamnc.gov for more information.
Beepball (ages 14 and up)
Competitive softball for individuals with various levels of vision impairment. Players and volunteers are welcome to join the Durham Sluggers. Team practices weekly and games are on Saturdays in June and July. The season concludes with a NC/SC tournament in late July. Contact Whitney Watts at 560-4292 or Whitney.Watts@durhamnc.gov for more information.
Adaptive Needlecraft (ages 18 and up)
Class is designed for persons with vision impairments. Participants will learn needle craft. Contact Whitney Watts at 560-4292 or Whitney.Watts@durhamnc.gov for more information.
Braille Class (ages 18 and up)
Class teaches basic and intermediate Braille. Contact Whitney Watts at 560-4292 or Whitney.Watts@durhamnc.gov for more information.
Sharing Group (ages 14 and up )
A support and education group for persons with vision impairments. Individuals just beginning to experience vision loss are encouraged to attend. Contact Whitney Watts at 560-4292 or Whitney.Watts@durhamnc.gov for more information.